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We are a small congregation commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of the village's Elizabethan composer, William Byrd (c.1540 - 1623).

We are planning to erect a permanent memorial to Byrd to mark the quatercentenary since his death, and have begun a fundraising appeal. Our events this year have included a talk on The Life and Times of William Byrd (30 June), including book release; a Commemorative Service of BCP Evensong (2 July); and, welcomed The Stondon Singers who gave a sell-out William Byrd Anniversary Concert on the actual day (4 July). Stondon Massey has also featured on BBC Radio 3's 'Composer of the Week' programme (3-7 July).

This website contains everything you need to know about William Byrd's life and music as well as his links with Stondon Massey. /

Wednesday 22 February 2023

Coronation will feature music by William Byrd

New pieces for the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023 have been announced. Grabbing the headline is a new composition by Andrew Lloyd-Webber.  But Byrd is also on the list. Coronation Music at Westminster Abbey | The Royal Family

At the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, William Byrd's piece 'I Will Not Leave You Comfortless' was played.

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