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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. /

Sunday 7 May 2023

Westminster Cathedral Choir Visit

 Choristers from Westminster Cathedral made a private visit last Tuesday to Stondon Massey Church prior to a singing engagement at Brentwood Cathedral. The members saw the place where William Byrd refused to attend worship and were photographed with a copy of his framed Will taken from the Vestry. They also sang exclusively to the pleasure of our Licensed Lay Minister and Churchwarden.

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