Junior Choir

The Junior Choir practises on a number of Friday evenings from 6.30 to 8.15pm. Once new members are confident enough they are asked to come on Sundays. They sing on a number of Sundays, but not all, and at some choral evensongs, as shown as 'full choir' in the current choir schedule - see below. The juniors are paid for practices and services.

The choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music and the members work through the ribbon tests to attain seniority, which is reflected in the remuneration that they receive.  Several have gone on to gain the Bishop's Chorister award. We have recently sung at Salisbury Cathedral. [see The Diocese of Chelmsford - Music - Bishops' Chorister Award and The Royal School of Church Music ]

Regular social events are organised for members of the Junior Choir.

If you would like to find out more then please contact Anna Martin on 501927.

Junior Choir News from the July 2010 Church News

Junior Choir visit to Wicksteed Park.

Click to enlarge		On the 29th of May 2010 the St. Mary’s junior choir and some relatives went to Wickstead Park. Some went in their own cars, however most travelled on the minibus. When we got there we ate our lunch then looked at the map to see where to go. We decided the first ride to go on was the pirate swing-boat. This wasn’t a water ride but we still all got very wet due to the rain! Most of us enjoyed the ride but none of us as much as junior choir member Evonne Baltrock who seemed to be having the time of her life.

Then we decided it was best to go and dry off with a hot drink in the café where we had a group photo of the trip.

Overall it was a very fun day and a great trip out for the junior choir. It was also a nice way to say goodbye to junior choir member Emma Bevan, who, sadly, was leaving us after the trip. A big thank you to Mr Martin for driving the minibus and to Mrs Martin for organizing the trip for us.

Matthew Jones, Junior choir member.

Junior Choir Hot Dogs

	The hot dog stall at this year’s fair was again a great success. Junior choir members, along with Jim Butler and Toby Prevost, barbequed, served and plied for customers. Most people came for an early lunch, others a mid-morning snack and even a few for a second breakfast. Some customers came back for seconds and by the end of the morning they had sold out. Toby Prevost. Click on photos to enlarge.

[Note from Noel Starr: this year the hot dogs contributed over £100 to the Summer Fair total. This was the best ever. Well done and many thanks, Junior Choir]

Members

Emma Bevan has moved on from the Junior Choir. Many thanks for your contribution to our music. We shall miss your ready smile but hope you will rejoin us later on.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Mia Bird into the Junior Choir. We hope that you will enjoy singing with us.

JUNIOR CHORISTER AWARDS for SPRING TERM 2009

JUNIOR CHORISTER AWARDS DECEMBER 2009

SAFFRON WALDEN CHORAL SOCIETY ANNUAL COMPOSE A CAROL COMPETITION 2009

We are very proud of our Junior Choristers as three were award winners in this year's competition. Ellie Beare, Suzy Beare and Ellie Harpum. Many congratulations. 6 Dec 09

Junior Choir News

Congratulations to Matthew Jones and Alison Lawrence who were awarded their badges of office as Head Choristers at the morning service on 19th July. Alison follows on directly as Head Chorister from her sister Fiona, who ‘retired’ from the Junior Choir at Easter.

Congratulations also to Junior Choir members who received RSCM proficiency ribbons: Red Ribbons to Ellie Beare and Charles Gooderham. Light Blue Ribbons to Emma Bevan and Jake Nash. More congratulations to Jake Nash who was also awarded the Yellow Ribbon for the ‘Most Improved Chorister’.

Alison Lawrence has also gained a grade 3 in flute examination, with full marks in the aural section.

We are delighted that Kate Beare has agreed to join Anna Martin as a Junior Choir Coordinator.

Choir trip toSalisbury Cathedral 2008