Music at St John's

St John's is very fortunate to have an excellent choir and organ, both of which are central to the life of the Parish.

You can hear the choir and organ of St John's every Sunday in the services at 10.30am and 6.30pm and every other Wednesday at 5.30pm. You can find Music Lists here, more information about the choir here, and more information about the organ here.
 

Forthcoming events

Thursday 2nd October 2025, 8pm
Organ Recital: Alexander Binns (Derby Cathedral)
Free admission with a retiring collection


Sunday 5th October 2025, 9.15am
Pop-up Choir - This might suit any children who are interested in singing but are not yet sure if they want to commit.
Rehearsals start at 9.15am and you will be taught everything you need to be able to take part in the service at 10.30am.
Email music@stjohnsranmoor.org.uk for more info
 

Saturday 18th October 2025
Conducting Workshop with Patrick Russill, 1-5pm
Young choral conductors from around Sheffield together with the Choir of St John's Ranmoor will be put through their paces by Professor Patrick Russill, Emeritus Head of Choral Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music and one of the leading choral conductors of his generation.
 
This is an open workshop and members of the public are welcome to come along to listen to all or part of the session which will conclude with an informal performance at around 4.30pm


Thursday 6th November 2025, 8pm
Organ Recital: Peter Heginbotham and Mabel Bailey (St John's, Ranmoor)
Free admission with a retiring collection


Saturday 15th November 2025, 7.30pm
The Choristers of St John’s will be singing Britten St Nicolas and Fauré Requiem with Sheffield Bach Choir and National Festival Orchestra
(At St Mark’s, Broomhill)


Thursday 4th December 2025, 8pm
Organ Recital: Peter Shepherd (Chesterfield Parish Church)
Free admission with a retiring collection

 
Saturday 6th December 2025, 7pm
Christmas Extravaganza
with the Choir of St John’s Ranmoor and Stannington Brass Band
Tickets will be available soon
 

Saturday 14th February 2026, 7.30pm
Choral Bangers 5
With Cantores Feriatum
Free admission with a retiring collection


Sunday 22nd March 2026, 6.30pm
Kenneth Leighton  Crucifixus Pro Nobis
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi  Stabat Mater
The Choir of St John’s, Ranmoor
With West Riding Ensemble
Free admission with a retiring collection
 
 
Sunday 17th May 2026, 6.30pm
Claudio Monterverdi    Vespro della Beata Vergine
The Choir of St John’s, Ranmoor
With West Riding Ensemble
Free admission with a retiring collection
 
 
 Saturday 4th July 2026, 7pm
A Summer Gala Concert
The Choir of St John’s, Ranmoor
Tickets will be available soon