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Children and young people play (and sing!) a very important part in the musical life of St. James's church. We greatly value their input to the musical events that are part both of worship and also of our wider mission in the local community. We hope that, by providing opportunities for them to use their musical skills in this way, they will not only continue making music as they grow older but also come to understand its importance in their spiritual lives. |
A Young Musicians' Recital is given each year in the autumn and provides a significant form of outreach into the community, involving up to 70 enthusiastic children at each recital. There are now several established ensembles whose members really look forward to playing together and are full of enthusiasm and talent. It is also a lovely opportunity for soloists to perform. The young musicians are always very well supported by family and friends to create really enjoyable and exciting concerts. |
What the children
thought about one Young Musicians' Recital
I think it was a great idea. I was given the chance to play my instrument.
Next year I would like to fill the church with more people. I think
we should support it and be more active and talk to other people about
it, so they know they can play their instrument, or come and see a performance.
Ursula
I thought the variety of music and instrumental groups in the concert
was very good. It was also nice to see so many different ages performing.
I liked the way every one could perform without feeling they had to
be extremely good. My favourite bit was the small singing group which
was made up of the older children who had been singing for a long time.
Once again there was alovely tea afterwards in the hall! Olivia
I really enjoyed it. I played in a lot of things. I really think they
should keep the older children's choir going for next year. That was
really good for us. Alice C-B
I liked the way that music brings us all together. I also think it is
a wonderful thing for Martin and Susannah to give up so much of their
time to run something we all get so much pleasure out of. Alice
Calder
What I liked most about the concert was singing with the friends I have
been with since I first started going to the children's choir when I
was seven year’s old. Emma-Lee
I enjoyed playing my violin and recorder and was really pleased that
I could play the parts. I was really excited on the day and looking
forward to performing. My favourite part of all was the children's tea
party afterwards! Lily-Ann
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