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.
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
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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.
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Choir
Calendar
(Revised
17/01/2010)
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2010 |
| January |
Saturday
23rd |
2:00pm |
Practice
for Wedding
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| 3:00pm |
Wedding
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| Sunday
24th |
4:30pm |
Choir
Practice
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| Sunday
31st |
4:30pm |
Choir
Practice
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| February |
Sunday
7th |
- |
No
Practice
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| Saturday
13th |
1:00pm |
Practice for Wedding
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| 2:00pm |
Wedding
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| Sunday
14th |
4:30pm |
Choir
Practice
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| Sunday
21st |
4:30pm |
Choir
Practice
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| Thursday
25th |
7:30pm |
Induction
of new Vicar (practice tbc)
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| Sunday
28th |
4:30pm |
Choir
Practice
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| March |
Sunday
7th |
-
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No
Practice
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| Sunday
14th |
4:30pm |
Choir
Practice
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| Sunday
21st |
4:30pm |
Choir
Practice
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| Sunday
28th |
4:30pm |
Choir
Practice
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Dedicated members of the Festival Choir practising on a cold March
afternoon, shortly after power was restored to the church.
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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.
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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. |
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Contact Mr & Mrs Appleyard on 01740 645048
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