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Music at St Mary's
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Music is regarded at St Mary's as an integral and spiritually uplifting part of all worship in Church. The Parish Church also provides a fine setting, both visually and acoustically for concerts. ~~|~~ St. Mary's is currently advertising for a replacement Organist / Director of Music. Enquiries should be made to the Vicarage Tel No. (Tel. 01642 316570) Interim organists: Mr Kevin Leavesley & Rev'd John Blakesley
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| St Mary's Festival Choir A twent strong choir, currently looking for a new choir leader and organist, practise on Sunday early evening to provide anthems for church festivals and special occasions. New Members are always welcome. The Festival Choir is also available for Weddings and Funerals at St Mary's or other local Churches, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Middlesbrough (Coulby Newham). Please contact the vicar for details. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Previous Organist and Director of Music: Mr TP Appleyard MA, Cert Ed A, CertCM, FASC, AFRIN, MNI, LCGI Mrs A M Appleyard B.Ed (Hons), NPQH, ARCM, LTCL, ATCL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Dedicated members of the Festival Choir practising on a cold March afternoon, shortly after power was restored to the church. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Above - The Choir ready and waiting for the Easter Day service (2007) The Appleyards: Tim, the organist and Alison, the choir leader, are on the far left of the picture. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Some serious last minute practice before the Blessing of Light service on the Saturday before Easter Day, 2007. (The T-light candles can be seen on every available ledge, ready to be lit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||