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.

Click here to download the latest schedule for members of the choir

JUNIOR CHOIR SKATING TRIP Thank you to all those who kindly made donations towards the Junior Choir outing. The children went to the skating rink on Parker’s Piece, Cambridge on 2nd January and had a great time. Christine Lawrence, SMMA Treasurer.

JUNIOR CHORISTER AWARDS DECEMBER 2009

Many congratulations to Alexander Prevost, Rebecca Prevost and Suzie Beare who were awarded their surplices at the service on Sunday 6 December 2009. They now move from being Probationers to being full members of the Junior Choir. At the same time, Suzie Beare was awarded the "Most Improved Chorister" ribbon and shield for her work this term. Well done to you all.

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

Southwark Cathedral Visit.

We have just accepted an invitatation from Southwark Cathedral in London to sing Choral Evensong on Saturday 30 January 2010. At least 10 juniors will be going with the adults to Southwark.

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 performing at Lincoln Cathedral 25 & 26 April 2009. Click on the photo to see more.

			Choir trip toSalisbury Cathedral 2008 Click on the thumbnails to enlarge

	Junior Choir Skating New year 2008

Contact St Mary's

St. Mary's Parish Office, Church Path, Saffron Walden, Essex. CB10 1JP
(email: office@stmaryssaffronwalden.org )