Three young choristers from a Hitchin church received silver and bronze medals on Sunday after passing ‘Voice for Life’ singing exams.

The Comet: Rosie Morgan-Males and Amelia Ryden, both 11, with their bronze dean's medals.Rosie Morgan-Males and Amelia Ryden, both 11, with their bronze dean's medals. (Image: Archant)

The 11-year-old trio from St Mary’s Church were roundly applauded when they received their medals in front of the congregation during the main Sunday service.

James Watson received a silver bishop’s medal and a commendation in the Royal School of Church Music diocesan area exams.

Rosie Morgan-Males and Amelia Ryden each won bronze dean’s medals, as well as a commendation and a high commendation respectively.

St Mary’s music director Alan Childs said: “We are very proud of our singers’ achievements in these awards, which are taken by choristers across the UK.

“St Mary’s has a history of success in these exams and I am delighted that our young singers are maintaining this record.”