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SMMA - St Mary's Music Association.The SMMA provides practical, administrative and financial support to the Director of Music in order to maintain a high standard and wide variety of musical events in the parish. Membership is open to all. Chairman Lesley A Green lag28@uwclub.net |
Oliver King - Director of Music and organist See below for contact details |
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SMMA AUTUMN/WINTER PROGRAMME 2011 - St Mary's Music Association. Click here or on the image on the left to download the programme of events for this period. |
Music News and Forthcoming Events |
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ChoirThe main function of the choir is to sing at services at St. Mary’s Church but several concerts are given each year, either in aid of a charity or music funds. Currently there are about 40 adults and 18 juniors. The choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music and all choir members have the opportunity to receive musical training following the RSCM ribbon awards scheme. The choir marked its 20th anniversary in 2006. We are always happy to welcome new members, both junior and adult, but particularly at present to the tenor line. Adults practise on Friday evenings from 7.30 to 9.00pm. |
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| Choir Schedule Click here to download the latest schedule for members of the choir. | |
Recordings of Music at St Mary'sClick on the quaver icon on the left to listen to some or our recorded music. |
Junior ChoirThe 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 above. The juniors are paid for practices and services. The choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music and the juniors work through the ribbon tests to attain seniority, which is reflected in the remuneration that they receive. [see The Diocese of Chelmsford - Music - Dean's & Bishops' Chorister Award and The Royal School of Church Music ] Regular social events are organised for both juniors and adults. See Junior Choir |
The Brass GroupThe brass group meets on Monday evenings 6–7pm during term time. It plays at various events including St. Mary’s Summer and Christmas Fairs and at an annual concert. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact the parish office for further details. |
Bursaries and Scholarships Organ Scholarship |
The Cyril Coe Memorial FundThe Cyril Coe Memorial Fund has been established to help St. Mary's DCC fund the post of assistant organist. If you feel able to contribute to the fund, please contact the SMMA Chairman or pick up a leaflet from the back of the church. |
The OrganThe organ, which is large and impressive, is a descendant of one built in 1824 by John Vincent at a cost of £800. It was rebuilt in 1885 by T. C. Lewis. Several rebuilds have subsequently taken place; the second phase of the latest has been recently completed. The wind supply system has been refurbished and the various actions renewed. The organ is now a four-manual instrument, with five keyboard divisions, Solo, Swell, Great, Choir and Bombarde. The most dramatic feature is a strong fanfare trumpet en chamade - the Trompeta Real - which continues down to the Pedal Organ at 16-foot pitch, to provide a very solid foundation for the full organ. Certainly one of the best in the diocese, the organ is a very versatile example of the romantic genre and is able to play any of the recitalist's repertoire. A separate booklet giving details and the full specification is available at the back of the church. Organ Specifications at NPOR site. |
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Contact: Oliver King - Director of Music and organist email: music@stmaryssaffronwalden.org Tel:07769 681927
Lesley Green - Chairman of the SMMA - Tel: 521356Email: lag28@uwclub.net
| St.
Mary's Parish Office,
Church Path,
Saffron Walden,
Essex.
CB10 1JP (email: office@stmaryssaffronwalden.org ) |