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Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year 2007

Aled Jones hosts the grand final of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

Aled Jones hosts the grand final of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

The eight finalists - four boys and four girls - perform a sacred song and a hymn in front of a live audience and a judging panel chaired by celebrated composer John Rutter and featuring Catherine, Duchess of Kent, celebrity vocal coach Carrie Grant and singer Jonathan Ansell (formerly of vocal group G4). Featuring a special guest performance from Blake.

Charlotte Louise McKechnie (15), from Giffnock South Church in Scotland, and Joel Whitewood (12), from Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, won the coveted titles at this year's final. Each of the winners received a trophy and the opportunity to appear on Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday, Sunday Half Hour and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4's Daily Service programmes. They also have the chance to appear on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One's Songs Of Praise.

Charlotte, winner of the girl's category, said: ""I am completely overwhelmed and I feel so honoured, it's such a privilege because everyone here is so talented. Just to get here and sing in this wonderful building is great enough, but to win is unbelievable.

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Sun 4 Nov 2007 20:00

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  • Sun 4 Nov 2007 20:00