News

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...

First concert of the new season – Grand Organ Gala

31/10/2015 12:05
Our first concert of the season started with a deep bass rumble. It felt like a passing tram, causing a vibration in the chest. The glorious lowest C of the Bridgewater organ gives us an immediate...

New Season

13/09/2015 16:04
No sooner is one season over than another starts. We have some new treats coming up as well as the usual favourites. First up is the Grand Organ Gala at the Bridgewater Hall, followed by our...

In the twinkling of an eye – Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony

05/06/2015 12:36
The Chorale doesn’t often get to sing big classical works. Our normal concerts consist of several 3–8 minute recent compositions in various styles, generally a cappella. So the opportunity to sing...

Vicky leaves the Chorale, but Ely Cathedral gains

06/05/2015 16:11
After several years as a Manchester Choraler, Revd Victoria Johnson has moved to pastures new. Vicky was priest-in-charge at St. Michael, Flixton in Manchester, where we have performed a few times,...
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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

2025/6 Concert Dates:

 

  • 5 July 2025, 7:30pm, at the Bridge Church, Otley
  • 18 October 2025, time tbc, at St Bernadette's Church, Whitefield, with Meltham Brass Band
  • 6 December 2025, 7:30pm, at Christ Church, Didsbury
  • 24 December 2025, 3:00pm, The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  • 14 March 2026, 3:00pm venue tbc
  • 16 May 2026, 7:30pm, Didsbury Baptist Church
  • 4 July 2026, St Michael and All Angels, Hawkshead
Tickets can be reserved here