Bishop Auckland Choral Society

Bishop Auckland

The Society was formed in 1956 from Bishop Auckland Youth Choir members, Bishop Auckland Male Voice Choir and Ladies Choir.

www.dreambreed.com/bachoral

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Bishopwearmouth Choral Society

Sunderland

Bishopwearmouth Choral Society is well established, having given its first performance in 1949. Since then it has provided regular concerts in Sunderland with a repertoire which has been mainly classical - sacred and secular - with occasional pieces which are more contemporary. The choir seeks to achieve a very high standard musically in the chosen works and performances are always in conjunction with professional soloists and orchestras of a very high standard.

As well as the adult choir, the group also runs a youth arm, the Bishopwearmouth Young Singers, for young people from year 5 upwards.

www.bishopwearmouth.co.uk

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Chilli Road Band

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Chilli Road Band is a dynamic, vibrant community band consisting of adults and children playing an eclectic mix of latin, jazz and rock on an array of instruments: steel pans, percussion, drums, brass and woodwind. Band members, ranging from beginner musicians to accomplished performers, rehearse at Chillingham Road Primary School on Tuesday evenings.

People wanting to book the band should get in touch with Steve Nash (07824 555221) and people interested in joining the band should contact Paul Fletcher (0191 265 0304).

www.chilliroadband.co.uk

Cleveland Philharmonic Choir

Middlesbrough, Stockton

Cleveland Philharmonic Choir, the largest choir on Teesside with 120 members, was founded in 1968 by Edwin Raymond. Under the leadership of John Forsyth, the current Musical Director, the choir performs large works from Early Music to Modern and includes some compositions suitable for young singers. Members of Tees Valley Youth Choir regularly sing with us. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays (7.00-9.00) at Acklam Grange School, Middlesbrough for 3 concerts a year.

Contacts:
Trevor Turner, tel/fax: 01642 590923 , email tt16md@btinternet.com
Joan Carter, Secretary, tel: 01642 656273, email: john_joan.carter@ntlworld.com

www.cleveland-philharmonic-choir.org.uk

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Durham Scratch Choir

Durham

Durham Scratch Choir is a community choir that prides itself in drawing members from all backgrounds and walks of life. In common we have an interest in singing and performing songs from many different times and traditions. We have performed gospel, doo-wop, Georgian, Balkan, contemporary English, local folk and African music. Members of the choir may have had some or no previous experience but they all enjoy the tremendous feeling that comes from singing with others in an atmosphere that is warm and friendly. There is an annual residential series of workshops and from time to time, there are concerts around the area.

Everyone has a voice and the choir helps you to find it and express it in different ways. Come along and give it a try!

www.durhamscratchchoir.moonfruit.com

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Durham Young Musicians

Durham

Durham Young Musicians (DYM) is a society open to all with an interest in music, including parents, teachers and young people of all ages. It aims to foster in young musicians achievement and excellence in musical performance.

We have an exciting programme of events during the year ranging from informal matinee concerts to piano Master Classes by internationally known artists. These events are held at a number of venues in and around Durham City and give opportunities for young people at all levels to perform in public and thereby to gain experience and confidence.

For more details of events or to find out more about DYM please contact Ian Rudd (Hon Secretary) via email: ihrudd@googlemail.com or by telephone at 0191 384 4002.

www.dym.org.uk

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Few Broth

Newcastle/Northumberland

The band have a love of all types of folk with a leaning towards 'Geordie' folk songs.

www.freewebs.com/fewbroth/

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Gainford Singers

Durham

The Gainford Singers rehearse 7.30-9.00pm on Monday evenings during term at Gainford Primary School. The choir currently comprises 35 singers. The choir was established over 30 years ago and gives concerts at Christmas and in the spring at Gainford Parish Church. The Gainford Singers have toured abroad mostly to France and once to the USA. Recently the choir has performed with a chamber ensemble. The conductor is John MacKenzie and the choir's accompanist is Chris Thompson. The choir welcomes new members who ideally will have had some singing experience.

For further information contact John MacKenzie, email: john.mackenzie1@virgin.net, tel: 01325 730280.

www.gainfordsingers.org.uk

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Hexham and District Music Society

Hexham

Hexham and District Music Society was founded to bring chamber music of the highest quality to Hexham. Our subscription series has seven concerts between October and April and we have over one hundred members. Concerts take place in Queens Hall Arts.

Contact: Diana Dickinson, email: di-colin@ukonline.co.uk, tel: 01434 682337

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Lanchester Male Voice Choir

Lanchester

Lanchester Male Voice Choir was formed in 1967 and has continued without interruption.
A small, but growing choir meets at 7.30pm each Monday in the main hall of the Community Centre. All men are welcome and auditions are not required.

Contact: lanchestercommunitycentre@yahoo.co.uk

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Locomotion Boys Choir

Darlington

Locomotion Boys Choir is a choir for boys aged 8-14 years, singing a wide repertoire.

www.locomotionchoir.co.uk

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Tenth Avenue Band

Newcastle upon Tyne

The Tenth Avenue Band play a mixture of music - Latin, Jazz, Blues, African and Ska. Their repertoire also includes some Yiddish Klezmer and some Croatian tunes, but they are best known for Latin dance music - Mambo, Cumbia, Rhumba, Cha-Cha and Samba.

www.tenthavenueband.co.uk