'Perfect performance' secures BBC chorister title for Leighton Buzzard teenager

Alexander Olleson, 14, of All Saints Church Choir, won the final which was shown on BBC1 on Sunday, and All Saints say they are thrilled by his success.

Director of music, Paul Dickens, said: “Alexander gave a perfect performance of a very difficult song. Although we are of course biased, we thought he thoroughly deserved to win.

“Alexander started his singing career at All Saints and is now back with us after some years singing in the choir at Christ Church Oxford.”

All Saints is inviting boys and girls in Years 4 to 13 who like singing to come along to the church at 12noon on Saturday, December 19 and be a chorister for an hour and see what it’s like.

Paul added: “If you love singing, it will be a great experience and lots of fun. At the end of the hour, we’re going to sing ‘ O Holy night’ with Alexander and record it as a contribution to the

Leighton/Linslade Mayor’s Concert which will be live-streamed on YouTube later that same day.”

Numbers are limited so to be sure to get a place, please contact Paul on 01525 210210 as soon as possible. First come, first served. All Saints is a Covid-secure venue. Choral scholarships are available for suitable candidates.