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The Parish of
St Mary the Virgin
Nunthorpe-in-Cleveland


Music at St Mary's

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.

Organist: Mr TP Appleyard MA, Cert Ed A, CertCM, FASC, AFRIN, MNI, LCGI

Director of Music: Mrs A M Appleyard B.Ed (Hons), NPQH, ARCM, LTCL, ATCL

St Mary's Festival Choir

A thirty strong choir, under the guidance of Alison Appleyard, accompanied by her husband Tim, playing the organ, practise on Sunday early evening to provide anthems for church festivals and special occasions.

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.

Choir Calendar
(Revised 23/5/2010)

2010
July Saturday 31st 10:30am
Practice
11.00am
Wedding
Summer Break
September Sunday 12th 4.30pm Choir Practice
Sunday 19th   TBA
Sunday 26th   TBA

 


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.
Contact Mr & Mrs Appleyard on 01740 645048