Alnwick and District Choral Society
Alnwick
Alnwick and District Choral Society was founded in 1933.
Alnwick and District Choral Society was founded in 1933.
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Bailiffgate Singers
Alnwick
The Bailiffgate Singers are fortunate to practice in the beautiful surroundings of The Bailiffgate Museum in Alnwick, Northumberland. We are a SATB choir of mixed abilities, under the directorship of a professional. We have 37 members and are in great need of some more men! Bass particularly.
Rehearsal night is a Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Repertoire is very varied, from Schubert to Sting! many works are sung unaccompanied.
For more information contact Jane Dargue, jane_dargue@hotmail.com or Gillian Brown, gillian@cbrown.co.uk or telephone Joan Wilkinson, Membership Secretary, on 01669 620453
The Bailiffgate Singers are fortunate to practice in the beautiful surroundings of The Bailiffgate Museum in Alnwick, Northumberland. We are a SATB choir of mixed abilities, under the directorship of a professional. We have 37 members and are in great need of some more men! Bass particularly.
Rehearsal night is a Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Repertoire is very varied, from Schubert to Sting! many works are sung unaccompanied.
For more information contact Jane Dargue, jane_dargue@hotmail.com or Gillian Brown, gillian@cbrown.co.uk or telephone Joan Wilkinson, Membership Secretary, on 01669 620453
Berwick Arts Choir
Berwick upon Tweed
A sixty member, mixed voice choir, based in Berwick-upon-Tweed; performing major works, both familiar and unusual, under the direction of Stewart McCormick MBE.
Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursday evenings from 7.15 - 9.15 pm at the United Reform Church, Spittal.
A sixty member, mixed voice choir, based in Berwick-upon-Tweed; performing major works, both familiar and unusual, under the direction of Stewart McCormick MBE.
Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursday evenings from 7.15 - 9.15 pm at the United Reform Church, Spittal.
Labels: AM, Berwick upon Tweed, full, Vocal
Darlington Choral Society
Darlington
The Darlington Choral Society was born out of the Darlington Choral and Orchestral Association and has existed since the early 1900s. In 1970 the choir joined the National Federation of Music Societies, now known as "Making Music", and became the Darlington Choral Society.
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
The Darlington Choral Society was born out of the Darlington Choral and Orchestral Association and has existed since the early 1900s. In 1970 the choir joined the National Federation of Music Societies, now known as "Making Music", and became the Darlington Choral Society.
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Labels: AM, Darlington, full, Vocal
Durham Singers
Durham
The Durham Singers is a lively and versatile choir of about 50 members: they make a point of their versatility, and the repertoire ranges from medieval to modern.
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
The Durham Singers is a lively and versatile choir of about 50 members: they make a point of their versatility, and the repertoire ranges from medieval to modern.
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Morpeth Music Society
Morpeth
Morpeth Music Society was founded in 1944. Six concerts are arranged, at monthly intervals, between October and March each year.
Morpeth Music Society was founded in 1944. Six concerts are arranged, at monthly intervals, between October and March each year.
On average there are 90 to 100 annual subscription members who will pay this season just £48 for the six concerts. Door sales and single ticket purchases are very important to the society, often increasing the audience by 30%.
The Society is a registered charity and it receives funding each year from charitable trusts, local organisations and the Town Council. However, our volunteer fundraisers work hard to maintain this income.
The concerts are taking place this season in the Methodist Centre, Howard Road, Morpeth. This is a large venue with seating for approximately 200. Soft drinks are available in the interval: an opportunity to meet up with friends and exchange news.
Promoting the season starts early; in January the audience are given a leaflet outlining details of the following season's concerts. This is followed, in late spring, by a second flyer with artists photographs and programmes then in August our brochure with subscription application forms becomes available, as does our poster campaign. The website is updated in August and can be found at the link below.
The society assists the young musicians in the town by funding a masterclass (last year with the Coull Quartet) each season. We also give a number of free concert tickets to local schools, made possible by members' donations. Lastly, Morpeth Music Society awards a scholarship each year to a music student from a local school: the Eileen Bowler Scholarship. In memory of Eileen who left a bequest in her will for this purpose.
Having seen an idea in the Making Music magazine from another Society we decided to issue a newsletter in June each year to update and inform our members of events; only time will tell if this is useful. We are always looking to improve and if possible to move forward.
The Priory Singers
Tynemouth
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Labels: AM, full, North Tyneside, Tynemouth, Vocal
Tynemouth Choral Society
Tynemouth
This friendly Society was formed in 1967 and meets on Monday evenings during term from 7pm to 9pm in the King's School Chapel,Tynemouth . In our two major concerts each year we perform well-loved baroque, classical and romantic music, as well as contemporary works. We also have a repertoire of lighter music including English and local Northumbrian folk Songs. There are regular social events throughout the year. New members are welcomed.
Contact: Margaret Stephenson, tel: 0191 257 3979, email: geofmgt@talktalk.net
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
This friendly Society was formed in 1967 and meets on Monday evenings during term from 7pm to 9pm in the King's School Chapel,
Contact: Margaret Stephenson, tel: 0191 257 3979, email: geofmgt@talktalk.net
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Labels: AM, full, North Tyneside, Tynemouth, Vocal
Whitley Women
Whitley Bay
Led by Gilly Love, we meet each Wednesday from 7.30-9.30 in term-time in the main hall, Whitley Bay High School, Deneholm, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9AS. The autumn term starts on 9th September 2009 and we will start at 7pm that week and the following, to manage registrations.
Women over 16 are welcome, there are no auditions and no previous experience is necessary.
More information about the choir is available from whitleywomen@googlemail.com and from Meg on 07989 485659.
Led by Gilly Love, we meet each Wednesday from 7.30-9.30 in term-time in the main hall, Whitley Bay High School, Deneholm, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9AS. The autumn term starts on 9th September 2009 and we will start at 7pm that week and the following, to manage registrations.
Women over 16 are welcome, there are no auditions and no previous experience is necessary.
More information about the choir is available from whitleywomen@googlemail.com and from Meg on 07989 485659.
Labels: AM, North Tyneside, Vocal
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