Past Choral Society Singing Days, Public and Civic Events

Sat, 25 Oct 2025

This was a day exploring Requiem by Matthew Coleridge with our Music Director Tom Newall and Accompanist Rachel Fright.

The work has become one of the UK’s most popular new choral works, and was one of the highest new entries in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2023. Described by the late Sir Neville Marriner as “a valuable addition to 21st century choral repertoire”, this deeply moving work and its beautiful, flowing melodies have made it a firm favourite with singers and audiences alike.
We had about 70 participants and a soprano soloist from Manchester University for the final sing through. (We had about 80 bookings but some were prevented from attending due to illness and other factors)

Feedback from our some of our visitors
"Just wanted to thank you for an amazing day. I had a great time and learned a lot. You have a great team and Tom's enthusiasm and energy really carried me along."  AC, Telford
"A wonderful day! Thank you everyone for all your hard work. Cakes were delicious and Tom and Rachel were as great as ever". AW, Newcastle under Lyme
"(T)hanks for organising a really excellent singing day ... (T)he Matthew Coleridge piece ... was an absolute joy to sing. The refreshments on offer, the comfort of the church and the friendliness of choir members all made for a memorable day (for the right reasons)." SA, Poynton

Sun, 15 Jun 2025

The concert in Congleton Park was part of a series of free summer concerts run by Friends of Congleton Park. Congleton Choral Society were singing with Congleton Community Choir as well as on their own.
Pianists: Kevin Birch & Andrew Millinchip
Conductor: Tom Newall

Programme

Community Choir Do re Mi Seal Lullaby Bare Necessities You Raise me Up Choral Society Pergolesi Magnificat Armed Man: Sanctus & Benedictus Stanford: Bluebird Britten: Jubilate Deo Joint Quartel: Wide Open Spaces - interval -

Choral Society Puccini Gloria Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium Mozart: Ave Verum Up Where we belong Brahms: Wie Lieblich from the Requiem Community Choir Count on Me You’ll Never walk alone Hallelujah I can see clearly now Joint Hand me down my Silver trumpet Queen Medley

 

Sat, 26 Oct 2024

Tom Newall, Conductor wrote: "A glorious day of music with Congleton Choral Society at their singing day on Karl Jenkins Armed Man. 116 singers making a super sound and our superb accompanist Rachel Fright - Pianist
Thanks everyone for a wonderful day!"

Pati: What an amazing day we had yesterday singing Karl Jenkins Armed Man! So lovely to meet singers from all over the country - and some from abroad!
Thanks to our Music Team Tom Newall Conductor & Rachel Fright - Pianist!

Sat, 16 Sep 2023

A fantastic day singing Puccini’s Messa di Gloria with Tom Newall, Conductor and Rachel Fright, Pianist.
A whirlwind of a day (and we just about sang every note!) Our season has got off to a flying start.
 

Comments from some participants

"what a fab fun filled day"
"Great day, thanks to all involved in organising"

Sat, 1 Oct 2022

Feel the Spirit: A Singing Day with Bob Chilcott

Featuring Bob’s recent choral compositions, Creation Song and Songs my Heart has Taught Me.