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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. /

Saturday, 11 February 2023

'Patronage and Persecution'. Stondon Singers announce special William Byrd Anniversary Concert

The Stondon Singers, our local choir, will be holding their annual William Byrd Anniversary Concert at St Peter and St Paul Church, Stondon Massey on 4th July 2023. For more information follow this link to the ByrdCentral website: Patronage and Persecution: the William Byrd Anniversary Concert (byrdcentral.com)


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