Text Box: TEESMUSIC –  Michelmas Singers
 
 
 

 

Activities
 

The Michelmas Singers are a renowned mixed choir based in Teesside and performing a wide range of music both unaccompanied and with keyboard or chamber orchestras, specialising in music of the 16th and 20th centuries.  There are 25-30 singers giving 4-8 concerts per year.  Rehearsals are held on Friday evenings in Teesside during school term time.

 
Founded on Michelmas day 1967, they are now in their 43rd season under their new musical director from September 2008, John MacKenzie.  Favourite composers include Monteverdi, Byrd, Tallis, Purcell, Poulenc, Parry and Vaughan-Williams, but the choir has a very wide repertoire. Concerts range from intimate unaccompanied performances of madrigals and part songs through to major and challenging works of the choral repertoire with orchestral accompaniment. The choir is also always keen to perform for charities.

 

Membership
 


Rehearsals are held weekly on Fridays during school terms in Norton Parish Church, from 7.30 - 9.30 pm.  Prospective members should contact   michsingers@sky.com

At present there are vacancies for new singers especially in the soprano section.  If you are interested then please get in touch.  We do not hold auditions - prospects simply come along and sing with us. 

 

 

Events
 

Saturday 3rd July 2010 at 7:45 pm – Stokesley Parish Church

 

Voices from Heaven

A programme of English music including

Howells Requiem and music by Tallis

 

Conductor: John MacKenzie

Tickets - phone 01642-590044, or e-mail
michsingers@sky.com

 

 

Saturday 20th November 2010 at 7:45 pm – Stockton Parish Church

 

Purcell concert
Jubilate and Te Deum ; Funeral music; Ode for St cecilia 1692

 

Conductor: John MacKenzie

Tickets - phone 01642-590044, or e-mail
michsingers@sky.com