Who ARE Hayfield Singers?

The Hayfield Singers are a keen amateur choir who rehearse and perform two concerts annually in St. Matthew's Church, Hayfield, Derbyshire.

The Singers were formed by Jonathan Holland and the late Tricia Howitt in October 1992. We gave our first concert in December of that year. Our current Musical Director is Simon Mercer, former Director of Music at The King’s School in Macclesfield who has also conducted the King Edward Musical Society, and the Marple and Prestbury Choral Societies.

The choir welcomes new members at the beginning of each term (January and September). No audition or previous experience is required: you just need to be able to pitch. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings (during the winter and spring) at 8.00pm in the Church Hall.

We perform a wide range of the classical repertoire from Bach and Handel, Haydn and Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Finzi and Britten to contemporary works and carols old and new at Christmas.

JOIN US!

New members are welcome at the beginning of each term (January and September) and no previous experience is necessary. You just need to be able to pitch a note! Why not join us for our next concert? There will a number of social events which you and your friends are welcome to attend.

Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at 8.00pm in the Church Hall of St Matthew's Church, Hayfield, and last till 10.00pm, followed by an (optional) get-together in a nearby pub. In the week of a concert there is an additional rehearsal on the Thursday evening and a final rehearsal with the Ensemble and soloists in the Church on the Sunday afternoon.

Subscriptions are £100 per year (£75 concessions).

Just turn up at a rehearsal — ideally at the start of term — or contact chair@hayfieldsingers.org.uk.

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