Young Chorister of the Year - Seniors
Aled Jones hosts the senior heat of BBC Young Chorister of the Year with judges Katherine Jenkins, Bob Chilcott and YolanDa Brown.
Aled Jones presents the senior heat of BBC Young Chorister of the Year from Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester, with judges Katherine Jenkins, Bob Chilcott and YolanDa Brown.
The choristers are all aged 14-16, and two have chosen songs by living composers: John Rutter’s Gaelic Blessing and Philip Stopford’s Irish Blessing. The other pieces performed are Ave Maria by Bach and Gounod, Mendelssohn's O for the Wings of a Dove, and the hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind. All five choristers come together to sing the hymn Make Me a Channel of Your Peace. The judges will select three choristers to sing in the final.
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Performance of 'Make Me a Channel of Your Peace'
Duration: 02:25
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Aled Jones |
| Judge | Katherine Jenkins |
| Judge | Bob Chilcott |
| Judge | YolanDa Brown |
| Presenter | Kate Bottley |
| Series Producer | David Waters |
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Hewer |
| Producer | Karen Hannah |
| Director | Matt Woodward |
| Production Company | CTVC |
Broadcast
- Sun 24 Nov 202413:15
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