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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. /

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

'The Life and Times of William Byrd. A Local History'. Friday 30 June

 

The script is ready.  The book is ready.  The readers have been chosen. The stage directions for our presentation at Stondon Massey Church are to be finalised.   Join us on 30 June for a local celebration of our great composer.   As heard at the Coronation of King Charles III.

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