In 2026, Easter Day falls on Sunday 05 April, the same day that it fell in 1545, the year the celebrated Tudor composer, John Taverner died as was buried St Botolph’s Church. During Taverner’s time, the church was endowed with a large choir made up of boy choristers and professional male singers. Today, the Parish of Boston still enjoys a strong choral tradition, that has broadened beyond our choir and encompasses a wide range of musical activities in our parish and also in local schools. We seek to preserve and grow our rich choral heritage and recognise the incredible benefits music can bring to the lives of those who explore it.
This year, we launch our Music Appeal, an ambitious project to raise £1.5 million pounds to:
- Restore the Grand Organ in St Botolph’s Church – a fine example of British Organ Building of the early 20th Century, by Harrison and Harrison of Durham.
- Provide a financial endowment to support the broad and far reaching opportunities offered by our music team to promote high quality music education for groups and individuals.
- Replace the organ in St Thomas’ church, Boston with a good quality pipe organ.
More information about the appeal will appear on the website and there will be a formal launch of the appeal.
If you would like to donate to our appeal or would like to know more about our ministry through music, please get in touch with us.
The Parish of Boston – Come and make music with us!
