October 2026 musical events newsletter
New Year's Eve Come & Sing
The Road to Gerontius, 30th January
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New Year's Eve Come & Sing
The Road to Gerontius, 30th January
If you change your email address, please let me know -
once an email to you bounces back to me, there's nothing I can do!
Please make sure all new events are sent to me by noon on the last day of the month.
About Us
Vision
Our vision is to be a vibrant, inclusive, and regionally recognised choir that brings people together through the power of choral music. We aspire to break down barriers to participation, enrich the cultural life of Cumbria and the North West, and create lasting opportunities for singers of all ages and backgrounds to experience the joy, wellbeing, and community that comes from making music together.
Aims
Objectives
Our vision is to be a vibrant, inclusive, and regionally recognised choir that brings people together through the power of choral music. We aspire to break down barriers to participation, enrich the cultural life of Cumbria and the North West, and create lasting opportunities for singers of all ages and backgrounds to experience the joy, wellbeing, and community that comes from making music together.
Aims
- Community and inclusion - To nurture a community of non-auditioned singers within a welcoming space where anyone can join, build confidence, and enjoy a journey of development through choral singing.
- The celebration of choral music - To celebrate the value of choral music as a powerful form of human expression, social connection, and personal growth.
- Intergenerational and professional exchange - To inspire intergenerational connection by bringing together singers of all ages and backgrounds with professional musicians.
- Cultural enrichment - To support the enrichment of the cultural life of the North West by delivering high-quality choral performances that reach diverse audiences.
- Collaboration and artistic growth - To create opportunities for collaboration with local amateur musical groups, fostering enjoyment, enrichment, and artistic development.
- Support for emerging talent - To create opportunities for early-career soloists to gain valuable experience performing alongside a supportive choir.
Objectives
- Maintain an open, non-auditioned membership policy that encourages participation from people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Stage performances each year, providing regular opportunities for members to share music with audiences across the North West region.
- Collaborate with professional conductors, accompanists, and soloists where appropriate.
- Perform in a range of regional venues and locations to engage audiences across Cumbria and the North West.
- Where possible, promote performances through partnerships with local musical organisations, ensuring the choir’s work contributes to the region’s cultural events.
- Encourage participation from youth and community choirs in joint projects, strengthening links between generations through shared performance experiences.
- Run workshops that support skill development, confidence, vocal technique, musical understanding, and the joy of singing together.
- Create opportunities for members to learn directly from professional musicians through workshops and rehearsals.
- Be mindful of providing accessible rehearsal and performance opportunities across the region, ensuring inclusivity for members and audiences with diverse needs.
