Young Choir of the Year (Senior Semi-Final)
Aled Jones hosts the senior semi-final of the Songs of Praise Young Choir of the Year competition from Victoria Hall in Bolton, with judges Russell Watson, Carrie Grant and JB Gill
It’s the senior semi-final of this year’s Songs of Praise Young Choir of the Year 2019 presented by Aled Jones. Five top choirs with singers aged 18 and under are singing for a place in next week’s grand final from Victoria Hall, Bolton. They’re hoping to impress the expert panel of judges - Russell Watson, Carrie Grant and JB Gill - and be named senior champions.
Music:
Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho – Tring Park Choir
My Life Flows On In Endless Song - The Edinburgh Academy Chamber Choir
I Lift My Eyes - NChant, The Rochester Grammar School
The Storm Is Passing Over - TGS Motet Choir, Tonbridge Grammar School
Psalm 150 - Francis Holland School Senior Chamber Choir
In Christ Alone - All Senior Semi-Finalists
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Trailer: Young Choir of the Year - Senior Semi-Final
Duration: 00:45
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Aled Jones |
| Presenter | Josie d'Arby |
| Judge | Russell Watson |
| Judge | Carrie Grant |
| Judge | JB Gill |
| Producer | Karen Hannah |
| Series Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
| Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
| Production Company | Avanti Media |
Broadcast
- Sun 26 May 201913:15
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