ABOUT THE CHOIR
We are a friendly and welcoming amateur chamber choir, based in the heart of Orpington. Our ambition is to bring choral excellence to Orpington, by offering the chance for people to join a choir that performs a classical repertoice to a high standard, but is still open to all singers, without audition - adopting a coaching approach to get the best out of all voices.
The choir is now under the directorship of Jack Stone - read more about Jack's talents below.
The choir was origincally founded by Raymond Lewis in 1992 to sing in the first Summer Festival at the Parish Church of All Saints, Orpington, and we maintain a close connection to the Church and sometimes collaborate with the Church choir for special sevices and event.
As well as giving 3 performances a year, often with professional musicians and soloists, we also support a different charity every year, usually alternating between international and locally-based organisations.
Jack Stone
Musical Director
Jack Stone is a pianist, conductor, and organist based in South East London. He is an alumnus of Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal College of Music, where he was awarded the Harold Darke Prize in 2016. Jack is an Associate of the Royal College of Organists and has held accompanist posts at St Mary’s, Bourne Street; Dean Close School; Tewkesbury Abbey; and Carlisle Cathedral.
He is currently studying Opera with Dominic Wheeler at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he has worked as assistant conductor on a wide range of productions, including Dove’s Mansfield Park (London orchestral premiere), Smyth’s Der Wald (UK German-language premiere), Respighi’s Lucrezia (UK premiere), and Britten’s Owen Wingrave.
In addition to his work at Guildhall, Jack has collaborated with companies such as Chelsea Ballet; Morley, Chelsea, Merry & Regents Opera; Opera Integra; and Fulham Opera. He has performed at many notable venues, including St Paul’s Cathedral, Bristol; Manchester Cathedral; Southwark Cathedral; St John’s Smith Square; Freemasons’ Hall, London; Temple Church; and the Royal College of Music.
Jack is currently Director of Music at Catford Parish Church, répétiteur for Lewisham Urban Opera and Chelsea Opera Group, and accompanist to The South London Singers. He is delighted to be taking on the rôle of Conductor of The All Saints Festival Choir, with a focus on large-scale dramatic repertoire and delivering exciting music to the community of Orpington.
