Name: Come and Sing Will Todd's Mass In Blue
Start: 2026-01-31T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-31T21:30:00+00:00
Location: Saint Mary The Virgin

A day of joy and inspiration which will change the way you think of yourself as a singer for ever. Complete with a public performance.
About this Event

Come & Sing Mass in Blue – Will Todd
with soprano soloist Sarah Eyden

Directed by Jeff Stewart, Artistic Director of They Shall Laugh & Sing
With the Ben E. Saul Sextet D’Amour
📍 St. Mary’s Church, Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ
🗓️ Rehearsal 2.00–5.30pm Performance 7.30pm

Join us for a joyful and uplifting day of music-making as They Shall Laugh & Sing invites you to Come & Sing Will Todd’s Mass in Blue — a vibrant, soulful jazz setting of the Mass that fuses rich choral writing with irresistible rhythm and groove.

The day will be led by , with our wonderful soprano soloist , whose warmth and artistry have delighted audiences across the world. We’ll be joined by the fabulous Ben E. Saul Sextet D’Amour, bringing the swing and sparkle that make Mass in Blue such a thrill to sing and to hear.

We’ll spend the afternoon rehearsing together before giving a full public performance in the evening — all in the beautiful surroundings of St. Mary’s Church, Aylesbury.

The performance will feature a bonus of a selection of favourite songs, from Sarah & Jeff, who first performed together 30 years ago.

Whether you’re a regular singer or haven’t sung for a while, you’ll be made very welcome. Come ready to sing, laugh, and share in the energy and joy of this wonderful piece.

Schedule

2.00–5.30pm – Rehearsal with Jeff Stewart and musicians
7.30pm – Public performance of Mass in Blue