Hymn practice 14 January 2018

Proms at St Jude's 2011

Benedict Kearns

Congratulations to Benedict, who is a pupil at Mill Hill School Foundation in North London, and Acting Choir Master at St Jude's, on his outstanding achievement in gaining the Diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (DipABRSM), with Distinction. The Diploma is a professional qualification, normally taken by students who are already at music college, but Benedict was just 15 at the time of the exam which makes his success all the more remarkable. The exam was held at Imperial College just before Christmas, and consisted of a viva voce, sight-reading test and a 35-minute recital – a varied programme of music by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Debussy, Rachmaninov and Copland – which Benedict chose to play from memory. As part of his preparations for the exam, he practised at least two hours a day (no mean achievement with his school work and other activities) and gave recitals at both Westminster Abbey Choir School (where he had been Head Chorister) and at Mill Hill School as part of the Friday lunchtime recital series.

While the immediate future is firmly focussed on GCSEs, music is clearly a major part of normal life – aged 12 he had already reached the level of a Grade 8 High Distinction on the piano, and subsequently gained top marks for Grade 8 flute and voice. On Saturdays Benedict attends the Junior Department of the Royal Academy of Music as well as studying conducting with Peter Stark. Conducting has become Benedict's main passion, so we are proud to have him at St Jude's. Benedict is clearly one to watch (and to listen to!).

For information about Mill Hill School Foundation Open days please view www.millhill.org.uk

John Rutter at St Jude's

Photographs by Thomas Radice

Come and sing on 5 February 2011

COME AND SING DAY

A choral workshop directed by John Rutter

Saturday 5 February 2011

11:00 to 16:45

St Jude-on-the-Hill,

Central Square,

Hampstead Garden Suburb,

London NW11 7AH

Nearest underground station Golders Green. Visit www.stjudeonthehill.com
and click on ‘How to find us’ for map and directions.

A day of enjoyment and instruction for all who sing in choirs or enjoy singing. John Rutter leads us through choral music old and new, some of his own compositions and a few surprises. Music for the day will be provided and it will be possible to purchase it afterwards at a good discount, as well as CDs of John Rutter’s choir The Cambridge Singers.

Cost £20 to include tea and coffee, plus £5 for lunch if required. Proceeds will go to the St Jude’s central heating appeal fund. Advance registration essential.

Enquiries to Jennifer Radice, 020 8455 1025, jennifer@theradices.co.uk;
or Helen Roose, 020 8458 4793, helenroose@tiscali.co.uk.

Click on poster to enlarge and print

A Wireless Revelation

I saw a new heaven and a new earth (a painting in the St John Chapel).

On Saturday 20 November at 9.25pm BBC Radio 3 are repeating 'A Wireless Revelation' - a communal reading of the Book of Revelation with music by Antony Pitts (and to which the Vicar was contributor).

The original broadcast was well received by the media:

The Times, The Guardian, BBC

The text and details of the music

Harvest Thanksgiving 2010

The Absolution

The blessing of the harvest gifts

Communion

Junior Church song

Farewell presentation to assistant organist Anna

Anna's final voluntary

The blessing

Pictures by Christina Sadler

Trinity XV

A good turnout for the choir this morning . . .

Celebrations

Yesterday evening (30 June) the St Jude's community welcomed the Bishop of Edmonton





to confirm Morwenna, Ali and Chelsea





and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Father Alan's ordination to the priesthood.









Anna played David's 'Fanfare for Alan' - specially written for the occasion.







Photography by Michael Eleftheriades

Proms Album 2010

We are grateful to Michael Eleftheriades for these pictures of the Proms.
There are many more on his flickr page.