2003 Ghent Cathedral
2003 Ghent Cathedral
Ghent Cathedral in 2003
Ghent Cathedral in 2003
2007 Belgian Tour
2007 Belgian Tour
Members of the choir relaxing during the hectic Belgian Tour in 2007
Members of the choir relaxing during the hectic Belgian Tour in 2007
2010 The Armed Man
2010 The Armed Man
The choir performing its spring concert, Karl Jenkins 'The Armed Man', at Congleton Town Hall in 2010
The choir performing its spring concert, Karl Jenkins 'The Armed Man', at Congleton Town Hall in 2010
2010 The soprano section
2010 The soprano section
The soprano section during the performance of 'The Armed Man' by Karl Jenkins in April 2010
The soprano section during the performance of 'The Armed Man' by Karl Jenkins in April 2010
2011 Christmas Concert
2011 Christmas Concert
The choir in full voice during its hugely successful Christmas Concert 2011. The annual Christmas Concert is always popular: 2011 was a 'sell out'
The choir in full voice during its hugely successful Christmas Concert 2011. The annual Christmas Concert is always popular: 2011 was a 'sell out'
2013 Christmas Concert
2013 Christmas Concert
Choir and audience sing carols, Christmas 2013
Choir and audience sing carols, Christmas 2013
2013-07 Melanie Marshall
2013-07 Melanie Marshall
Mezzo soprano Melanie Marshall during the choir's 'Road to Heaven' concert in July 2013
Mezzo soprano Melanie Marshall during the choir's 'Road to Heaven' concert in July 2013
2014-07 Emily Dankworth
2014-07 Emily Dankworth
Emily Dankworth, soloist at our Fascinating Rhythm concert July 2014
Emily Dankworth, soloist at our Fascinating Rhythm concert July 2014
2015 Six Sopranos at Christmas
2015 Six Sopranos at Christmas
Six Smiling Sopranos Christmas 2015
Six Smiling Sopranos Christmas 2015
2016 Harpsichord used at Messiah
2016 Harpsichord used at Messiah
The beautiful harpsichord which provided the continuo at Messiah, 2016
The beautiful harpsichord which provided the continuo at Messiah, 2016
2016 Singing Day with David Hil
2016 Singing Day with David Hil
Singing Day with David Hill at St Michael's Church, Macclesfield, October 2016
Singing Day with David Hill at St Michael's Church, Macclesfield, October 2016
2016 Singing Day: David Hill conducting
2016 Singing Day: David Hill conducting
David Hill conducts at the Singing Day, October 2016
David Hill conducts at the Singing Day, October 2016
2016 Soloists at Messiah
2016 Soloists at Messiah
Soloists at Messiah 2016: Stuart Orme, Richard Hansen, Charlotte Richardson and Emma Stannard
Soloists at Messiah 2016: Stuart Orme, Richard Hansen, Charlotte Richardson and Emma Stannard
2016 The Dream of Gerontius at RNCM
2016 The Dream of Gerontius at RNCM
Performing Elgar's Dream of Gerontius at Royal Northern College of Music in 2016
Performing Elgar's Dream of Gerontius at Royal Northern College of Music in 2016
2016-05 Soloist Jakob Stepp rehearses
2016-05 Soloist Jakob Stepp rehearses
Brilliant young soloist Jakob Stepp rehearses Dvorak's Cello Concerto, May 2016
Brilliant young soloist Jakob Stepp rehearses Dvorak's Cello Concerto, May 2016
2019 Singing Day with Chris Cromar
2022 Margaret Williamson Bursary
2022 Margaret Williamson Bursary
Congleton High School students Barney Mitcheson (right) and James Castle (left) were the lucky recipients of the 2022 Margaret Williamson Bursary, recognised for their musical talents with certificates and £100 shared between them.
Congleton High School students Barney Mitcheson (right) and James Castle (left) were the lucky recipients of the 2022 Margaret Williamson Bursary, recognised for their musical talents with certificates and £100 shared between them.
2023 Singing Day - A selection of cakes
2023 Singing Day - A selection of cakes
Cakes to be eaten by the participants
Cakes to be eaten by the participants
2023 Singing Day with Tom Newall
2023 Singing Day with Tom Newall
2023 Siniging Day with Tom Newall - participants singing
2023 Siniging Day with Tom Newall - participants singing
2023 Sinigng Day - preparing the teas and coffees
2023 Sinigng Day - preparing the teas and coffees
Three of the volunteers preparing the teas and coffees ready for the break
Three of the volunteers preparing the teas and coffees ready for the break
A break from getting the cake stall ready
A break in rehearsing before the final sing through
A full church listening to a poem while the choir have a break
Altos checking sight lines and some of the orchestra
Altos rehearsing Brahms Requiem
Altos rehearsing Brahms Requiem
Altos rehearsing Brahms' Requiem
Altos rehearsing Brahms' Requiem
Anthony Marks conducting both choirs
Baritone Edward Robinson at the final rehearsal
Both choirs on the bandstand with Tom
Choir about to sing the final item
Choir ready to rehearse for the concert
Choir ready to sing at the Town Hall
Choir ready to sing at the Town Hall
Taken by Tom Newall
Taken by Tom Newall
Cllr Suzy Firkin, Tom Newall, Sarah Russell MP and Lynne Evans chairman CCS
Community Choir about to sing
Community Choir listening to a soloist
Community Choir on the bandstand and the Choral Society waiting
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023 1
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023 1
Concert at Trinity Church
Concert at Trinity Church
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023 2
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023 2
Concert at Trinity Church
Concert at Trinity Church
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023 3
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023 3
Concert at Trinity Church
Concert at Trinity Church
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023 4
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023 4
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023
Taken by Patti Pinto
Community Choir Summer Concert 28-7-2023
Taken by Patti Pinto
Concert about to begin with BMVC singing
Concert Warm-up
Conductor and Soloists
Conductor and Soloists
From left to right: Tom Newall (conductor), Lauryna Sableviciute & Rachel Fright (pianists) and Robyn Pullen & Samuel Snowden (soloists)
From left to right: Tom Newall (conductor), Lauryna Sableviciute & Rachel Fright (pianists) and Robyn Pullen & Samuel Snowden (soloists)
Councillor Rob Moreton thanking everyone
Delicious cakes going down well
During the interval
During the interval
We wear festive hats for the second half of the concert
We wear festive hats for the second half of the concert
During the interval
During the interval
Dressing up ready for the second half
Dressing up ready for the second half
During the interval
During the interval
Music ready
Music ready
During the interval
During the interval
During the interval
During the interval
During the interval
Final rehearsal
Final rehearsal in full swing from the Town Hall balcony
Final rehearsal in the Town Hall
Final rehearsal in the Town Hall
Tom conducting with cellist, David Valentine and pianist, Rachel Fright
Tom conducting with cellist, David Valentine and pianist, Rachel Fright
Final rehearsal of Brahms' Requiem
Flautist Yaiza Mata Navel.
Flautist Yaiza Mata Navel.
The choir often engages professional musicians for its concerts. This is the flautist Yaiza Mata Navel
The choir often engages professional musicians for its concerts. This is the flautist Yaiza Mata Navel
Garden Trail 2023 1a
Garden Trail 2023 1b
Garden Trail 2023 1c
Garden Trail 2023 2a
Garden Trail 2023 2b
Garden Trail 2023 3
Garden Trail 2023 4
Garden Trail 2023 5
Garden Trail 2023 6
Garden Trail 2023 7
Garden Trail 2023 8
Garden Trail 2023 9
Garden Trail 2023 9a
Gathering for the final rehearsal
Harvestehude Symphony Orchestra workshop
Harvestehude Symphony Orchestra workshop
Workshop with the Harvestehude Symphony Orchestra for local schoolchildren at Congleton Town Hall, May 2016
Workshop with the Harvestehude Symphony Orchestra for local schoolchildren at Congleton Town Hall, May 2016
Ian, Assistant to the MD conducting Mozart
Ian, Assistant to the MD conducting Mozart
Summer Concert: Music to Make the Soul Sing.
Summer Concert: Music to Make the Soul Sing.
Intern Phoebe Wright conducting
Intern Phoebe Wright rehearsing the choir
Jeff Sparkes conducting Acceler8 Band
Jeff Sparkes conducting band and choir
Jeff Sparkes conducting in rehearsal
Josh receives the 2019 Margaret Williamson Music Bursary
Josh receives the 2019 Margaret Williamson Music Bursary
At Eaton Bank Academy the 2019 Margaret Williamson Music Bursary was awarded to Joshua Evett, who has been accepted into the Halle Youth Orchestra as second violinist
At Eaton Bank Academy the 2019 Margaret Williamson Music Bursary was awarded to Joshua Evett, who has been accepted into the Halle Youth Orchestra as second violinist
Kevin Birch playing Debussy's 'The Girl with the Flaxen Hair'
Kevin Birch playing organ solo pieces 1
Kevin Birch playing organ solo pieces 2
Kevin playing a solo item
Key performers with the Mayor and her Consort
Key performers with the Mayor and her Consort
From left to right: Mayor's Consort, Rachel Fright & Lauryna Sableviciute (pianists), Samuel Snowden & Robyn Pullen (soloists), Kay Wesley (mayor) and Tom Newall (conductor)
From left to right: Mayor's Consort, Rachel Fright & Lauryna Sableviciute (pianists), Samuel Snowden & Robyn Pullen (soloists), Kay Wesley (mayor) and Tom Newall (conductor)
Listening to Andrew Burr on the piano
Listening to Andrew Burr on the piano
Summer Concert: Music to Make the Soul Sing. Listening to the pianist.
Summer Concert: Music to Make the Soul Sing. Listening to the pianist.
Lynne, chairman, introducing Tom to our many visitors
Maureen playing her saxaphone
Miles Taylor (bass)
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Mozart Requiem and Haydn Harmoniemesse
Mozart Requiem and Haydn Harmoniemesse
The choir and orchestra performing Mozart's Requiem and Haydn's Harmoniemesse in 2013
The choir and orchestra performing Mozart's Requiem and Haydn's Harmoniemesse in 2013
Northern Baroque rehearses
Northern Baroque rehearses
Northern Baroque in rehearsal for Messiah, 2016
Northern Baroque in rehearsal for Messiah, 2016
Outside St Mary's Church, Astbury
Outside St Mary's Church, Astbury
The choir and conductor, Christopher Cromar, outside St Mary's Church Astbury before their Jubilee Concert, Pomp and Pageantry
The choir and conductor, Christopher Cromar, outside St Mary's Church Astbury before their Jubilee Concert, Pomp and Pageantry
Over 100 participants
Pianists Rachel Fright & Lauryna Sableviciute in rehearsal
Poem read by Kirsty
Preparing to go on stage
Preparing to go on stage
Preparing to go on stage
Preparing to go on stage
Rachel Fright & Miles Taylor
Rachel Fright, our pianist
Ready for the final sing through
Ready for the refreshments
Relaxing in the interval
Singing Day 2024
Solo item
Solo items
Some of our members helping with the drinks
Some of the brass section
Some of the brass section 2
Standing ovation at the end of The Armed Man
The audience arriving
The audience arriving
The Town Hall filling up
The Town Hall filling up
The audience waiting for the concert to start
The choir at a rehearsal
The choir at a rehearsal
Rehearsal at Trinity Methodist Church - the chairs spaced because of Covid
Rehearsal at Trinity Methodist Church - the chairs spaced because of Covid
The choir gathering in their place
The Community Choir at Astbury Church 1
The Community Choir at Astbury Church 2
The Community Choir at Astbury Church 3
The Community Choir at Astbury Church 4
The Community Choir at Astbury Church 5
The Community Choir singing
The concert: a packed Town Hall
The Mayor and her consort with Tom & Rachel
The Mayor and her consort with Tom & Rachel
From left to right: Mayor's Consort, Kay Wesley (Mayor), Tom Newall (conductor) and Rachel Fright (pianist),
From left to right: Mayor's Consort, Kay Wesley (Mayor), Tom Newall (conductor) and Rachel Fright (pianist),
The Mayor, his consort & Chairman of CCS
The percussion and French horn sections
The percussion section
The rehearsal in the Town Hall 1
The rehearsal in the Town Hall 2
The soloists rehearsing Puccini's Messa di Gloria
The soloists rehearsing Puccini's Messa di Gloria
Seán Ruane (tenor) and Miles Taylor (bass)
Seán Ruane (tenor) and Miles Taylor (bass)
The soloists with Tom
Tom and Rachel at the Singing Day
Tom checking with the percussion before the final rehearsal
Tom conducting
Tom conducting the Choir
Tom conducting the Community Choir
Tom conducting the Community Choir
Tom conducting the Community Choir 2
Tom conducting the Community Choir Summer Concert
Tom conducting the final rehearsal
Tom conducting the final rehearsal with the orchestra
Tom conducting the final rehearsal with the orchestra 2
Tom conducts a rehearsal
Tom conducts a rehearsal
In September 2021 we welcomed our new MD Tom Newall
In September 2021 we welcomed our new MD Tom Newall
Tom introducing a carol
Tom introducing the next item in the Summer Concert
Tom Newall
Tom Newall and Kevin Birch
Tom Newall and Phoebe Wright
Tom Newall and Rachel Abbott
Tom Newall conducting
Tom Newall conducting
Taken by Patti Pinto
Taken by Patti Pinto
Tom Newall conducting both choirs
Tom Newall giving expression to the music
Tom Newall with soloists Edward Robinson and Daniella Sicari
Tom rehearsing the Community Choir
Tom rehearsing the orchestra in the Haydn
Tom starting to conduct the choir
Tom talking to the soloists, Edward Robinson and Daniella Sicari
Tom with Seán Ruane before the concert
Tom with Seán Ruane before the concert
Tom Newall (conductor) and Seán Ruane (bass)
Tom Newall (conductor) and Seán Ruane (bass)
Tom with the soloists
Tom with the soloists
Seán Ruane (tenor), Emily Howard Cobley (mezzo soprano), Tom Newall (conductor) and Miles Taylor (bass) after the concert
Seán Ruane (tenor), Emily Howard Cobley (mezzo soprano), Tom Newall (conductor) and Miles Taylor (bass) after the concert
Tom, the soloists and Rachel
Town Hall interior
Town Hall interior
Town Hall interior ready for a concert
Town Hall interior ready for a concert
Two of our members wecoming visitors at the entrance to Wellspring Church
Waiting for the concert to begin
Waiting for the concert to begin
The orchestra starting to tune
The orchestra starting to tune
Welcoming team registering participants and giving out the music
William Bours recieves the 2019 Margaret Williamson Music Bursary
William Bours recieves the 2019 Margaret Williamson Music Bursary
Congleton High School chose talented sixth former William Bours to receive the 2019 Margaret Williamson Music Bursary
Congleton High School chose talented sixth former William Bours to receive the 2019 Margaret Williamson Music Bursary
