News

What better way to start the New Year than with Caribbean food!

09/01/2017 15:39
The 3rd January saw the Chorale back to rehearsal but not a lot of singing was done. Handing in and collating Christmas concert music was the first task, followed by singing through three new pieces....

The beer was Belgian!

12/12/2016 22:30
The Chorale’s trip to Belgium was an unqualified success. The weather was fine, the food was good, the singing was excellent and the beer was Belgian. Four days of heaven! Our host choir Koor Acantus...

Clearing the pipes

20/10/2016 20:05
  The Grand Organ Gala provided everyone a chance to test their windpipes out against the Bridgewater Hall’s organ pipes – the organ won. The pipes that were impressive were the organ’s low C...

New season, new music, new members...

19/09/2016 14:39
Nearly everyone is back from their villas in Tuscany and their caravans in Prestatyn and a new season of chorale music beckons. We finished last season off with two superb concerts with lots of...

World premiere coming up

02/06/2016 17:20
On Saturday July 2nd 2016 at 7:30 pm at St Ann’s Church, Manchester, M2 7LF   The Manchester Chorale likes to have a theme for their concerts and this time they have chosen ‘Stories,...

Thumbs up from Sir Karl Jenkins

24/05/2016 17:06
“The best performance we have done of Karl Jenkin’s music”, “fantastic”, “exciting” – these were comments from the Chorale and audience alike. The Chorale was bolstered once again by some very...

Michael Carter

18/05/2016 14:01
Michael Carter (2nd Bass) The perfect gentleman, superb 2nd bass, ex-Royal Naval Commander and long-time member of the Chorale, Michael Carter passed away recently following a...

£800 raised for charity

18/04/2016 16:59
Our Sun, Moon, Sea and Stars concert in Didsbury was one of the Chorale’s best concerts ever. There was a substantial and appreciative audience, a lovely, varied programme and some fine performances...

Sun, Moon, Sea and Stars - our next concert in Didsbury

03/02/2016 16:45
After our resoundingly successful Christmas concerts at The Bridgewater Hall with the Manchester Concert Orchestra, the mood and venue change to a calmer setting. Our next concert – Sun, Moon, Sea...

Twenty-four Days of Christmas at The Bridgewater Hall

12/01/2016 11:37
Well Christmas is just a fading memory now but two things were more memorable than the turkey and mistletoe and wine. The Chorale participated in two brilliant concerts at the Bridgewater Hall over...
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Our Musical Director

 

Jill Henderson-Wild has been with us since 2006.

Her biographical notes are in the People page.

Our Assistant Musical Director

Dave Robinson

See the People page for more details

2023/24 Concert Dates:

 

  • 2 March 2024, 3:00pm, at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon, with Bowdon School Choir
  • 14 April 2024, 3:00pm, at the Bridgewater Hall - Sir Karl Jenkins 80th birthday celebration concert
  • 18 May 2024, 3:00pm, at Wilmslow United Reformed Church
  • 29 June 2024, 7:30pm, in Didsbury (venue tbc)
  • 6 July 2024, 7:30pm, at the church of St Michael and All Angels, Hawkshead
Tickets can be reserved here