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Thanks for joining us — and HUGE congratulations once again to Lindley Junior School for their fantastic win!

Putting Huddersfield on the map!

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I bet they're bouncing off the walls

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More support

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Well done Lindley!

See what the choir had to say about they win — the third competition victory this year!

Read the full story here

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Crack out the champers (for the teachers, of course!)

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#TopNotchTelly

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'True stars'

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Congrats

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We agree!

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What a reaction

Lots of excited screaming and jumping up and down!

Bless the girl at the front: “I’m really thrilled”

“It means everything, we’ve worked so hard,” said Alsion North, the choir’s music teacher

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LINDLEY HAS WON!

BBC Songs of Praise School Choir of the Year winners Lindley Junior School Choir with its leader Alison North and presenter Aled Jones
BBC Songs of Praise School Choir of the Year winners Lindley Junior School Choir with its leader Alison North and presenter Aled Jones
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This is it!

Connie’s got the trophy and the choirs are waiting...

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Schedule clash

The footie fans aren’t impressed...

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More praise!

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Praise for Lindley

Connie says Lindley upped their game the most...

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Decision time!

The judges are discussing the finalists...

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Judges' comments

Katherine Jenkins: “You are fantastic performers... I was so impressed. And what a great song choice!”

Connie Fisher: “You told such a great story... I thought it was a brilliant performance.”

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Message of support

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Hereford Cathedral Junior School

The final junior choir - Hereford! Who are singing ‘Just One Small Voice’

Definitely a more uptempo number.

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Judges comments'

Connie loved the piece, but said they needed more ‘oomph’.

Ken said the harmonies had great effect but said they need to ensure the choir ends the words together.

Lindley have had the best feedback so far!

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I can see why Songs of Praise is popular...

...soothing choral music when you’re full on the sofa from Sunday lunch...

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Now for Blackheath Preparatory School

Who also sound brilliant - what talented youngsters!

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Judges' comments

Judges comments

Ken Burton praised their ability to ‘really make the song meaningful’ and said they were ‘a great testament to choral singing and schools in this country’.

Katherine Jenkins said: “A beautiful performance... you’re learning to become great musicians.”

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Hit those high notes!

Interesting way to hear the Lord’s Prayer...

Lindley are doing a wonderful job... glorious in green!

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Lindley are first!

And we’re off.

Don’t they sounds great!

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The judges

Katherine Jenkins, Ken Burton and Connie Fisher - who all look rather snazzy

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There they are!

Lindley are on stage, trying not to look too nervous I imagine.. good luck guys! Nice to see the good luck signs waving in the audience!

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Look, Aled's already on the telly!

He’s been presenting The Day I Met The Queen, you might have just caught the last five minutes if you’re watching BBC One already...

But now, the final!

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Here's what they're singing

Lindley Junior School Choir will perform The Lord’s Prayer from the choral Mass African Sanctus by British composer David Fanshaw.

If you want a listen, click the video at the top of the blog!

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This is Lindley's 3rd time in the final

Lindley Junior School Choir - directed by Alison North - rehearse for Songs Of Praise.
Lindley Junior School Choir - directed by Alison North - rehearse for Songs Of Praise.

Will this finally be there winning year? Fingers crossed!

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