Choirs
Castleford Choral Society
Contact: Anne Richmond
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.castlefordchoralsociety.co.uk
United Reform Church Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1BD
Wednesday from 7.15pm to 9.15pm
We are a choir of around 50 members, seeking to promote, develop and maintain the appreciation of choral and other music in our local area. We sing a wide range of music – everything from Abba to Zadok. We welcome new members and there are no auditions.
Castleford Male Voice Choir
Contact: Brian Dunderdale (Secretary)
Tel: 01977 702350
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.castlefordmvc.co.uk
Castleford Trinity Methodist Church, Powell Street, Castleford WF10 1EL.
Fridays 7.30pm - 9.30 pm.
We have a membership of around 45 and aim to promote a love of music through male voice singing. Our repertoire includes traditional male voice songs, songs from the shows, contemporary and sacred music. New members always welcome.
The Epiphany Singers
Contact: Paul Dewhurst
Tel: 01977 703296
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/750203768393024/?fref=ts
Sunday afternoon/evening – roughly once or twice a month
A Chamber Choir whose members all have a strong sight-reading skills and therefore cover a broad and varied repertoire. Based at St Giles’ Pontefract. Available for weddings, concerts etc.
Featherstone Male Voice Choir
Contact: Peter Malpass (Secretary)
Tel: 01977 795347
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fmvc.co.uk
Rehearsal each Wednesday and Friday 7pm to 9pm
Featherstone Methodist Church, Wilson Street, Featherstone, WF7 5BH
One of the largest Male Voice Choirs in the area having some 74 members. We give around 20 concerts a year. New members are made very welcome.
Hobsons Chorus
Contact: G Simpson (Secretary)
Tel: 01484 865021
E-mail:[email protected]
Every Wednesday 7.30pm 9.30pm
Clayton West Methodist Church, Clayton West, Huddersfield
Male voice ensemble singing an eclectic mix of songs, from sacred to songs from shows, to ballads. We are able to provide a range of entertainment including solos and poems or ditties.
Horbury Singers
Contact: Pauline Binns (Secretary)
Tel: 01924 862138
Mobile: 0777 466 2148
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.horburysingers.co.uk
Facebook: HORBURY SINGERS
Thursday Evenings 7pm – 9pm
West Wakefield Methodist Church, Jnc of Thornes Road/Horbury Road, Wakefield.
We are a group of 50 ladies who do concerts, music festivals and weddings. We sing both choral music and secular. Further information from the Secretary.
Merrie City Singers
Contact: Linda Hart (Secretary)
Tel: 01924 258786 (or) 01484 301698
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.merriecitysingers.org.uk
Wednesday evening (termtime) 7pm - 9pm.
Manygates Adult Education Centre, Wakefield.
We are a Wakefield-based community choir. Everyone over 12 yrs welcome, singing for joy and a love of harmony; re-creating pop songs, world songs, old time songs of the people and of the spirit.
Northern Comfort
Contact: Arthur Gamble
Tel: 0113 282 1954
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.northerncomfort-barbershopsingers.com
Every Wednesday at 8pm at Sherburn In Elmet Church Hall.
Welcome to the Northern Comfort Chorus from Selby, North Yorkshire. We are an all male a cappella group who sing unaccompanied four part harmony in many styles including barbershop.
Sandal Singers
Contact: Sue Wells
Tel no: 07802 278710
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Sandal Singers
Sandal Methodist Church, Barnsley Road, Wakefield.
Monday 7pm - 9pm
We are a recently formed community choir. We currently have approximately 20 members, both male and female but would like to increase our numbers and would welcome new members.
St Austin’s Choir
Contact: Patrick Ganley
Telephone: 01924 364135
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.staustinschoir.co.uk
Sunday 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Mixed choir providing music for services at St Austin’s Church, Wakefield. Several recitals and concerts given. Main repertoire is a capella polyphony.
Sharlston Male Voice Choir
Contact: Chris Cowton
Tel: 01924 251082
E-mail: [email protected]
Sharlston Junior and Infant School
7.00pm
Monday evening
Male Vocal Group of 106 years standing. We give concerts and performances at various events. A variety of musical styles covered with songs from the shows and choral standards.
Singing for Fun
Contact: Sheena Woodard
Tel: 01924 369631
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stgeorgeslupset.org.uk
Thursday 1pm – 3pm at St George’s Community Centre, Broadway, Lupset, WF2 8AA. The group is open to anyone who would like to sing in order to socialise and keep healthy.
Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir
Contact: Jeff Goldthorpe
Tel: 01924 848925
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.skelmvc.co.uk
Tuesday 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Alternate weeks at Sandal Methodist Church, Barnsley Road, Wakefield and Skelmanthorpe Methodist Church, Pilling Lane, Skelmanthorpe.
Male Voice Choir performing 10/12 concerts per year and competing in 2/3 competitions per year. Singing music from traditional to modern arrangements.
The Wakefield Chorus
West Yorkshire Police, Carr Gate Complex, Wakefield
Monday 7.30 – 9.30pm
Mixed Voice Chorus performing 2/3 concerts per year.
Singing music from musical theatre to opera choruses, ballads to film music.
Regularly perform with professional singers and top brass bands.
Contact: Jeff Goldthorpe
Tel: 01924 848925
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.yorkshirechoirs.co.uk (Association of Yorkshire Choirs)
Wakefield Festival Chorus
Contact: Christine Allmark
Tel: 01924 267989
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.wakefieldfestivalchorus.org
Facebook: Wakefield Festival Chorus
Twitter: @FestChorus
Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 930pm
St John’s Parish Centre, Wentworth Street, Wakefield WF1 2 QUQW
We are a group of approximately 40 singers (mixed voices), we perform four concerts each year at St John's Church and at other venues in the district.. Mostly our music is classical but we usually sing lighter music in our summer concert.
Wrenthorpe Village Singers
Contact: Keith Jones
Tel: 01924 366803
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.wvsingers.org.uk
Rehearsals take place at Wrenthorpe Village Hall on Thursdays between 1.45pm and 3.15pm.
We are a community choir, mixed voices approximately 50 people. There are no auditions and an ability to read music is not necessary but helpful.
Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir
Contact: Mrs Mary Oldham
Tel: 01924 367043
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.yorksphilchoir.co.uk
Twitter: @yorksphilchoir
Facebook: The Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir
Tuesday evenings 7.30pm-9.30 pm.
Mulberry House Hall, Wakefield Girls’ High School (juniors), Margaret Street Wakefield.
A mixed choir performing classical concerts, mostly in Wakefield Cathedral. Singing of a high standard under conductor Dr. Andrew Padmore.