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MUSIC,
CHOIRS & BANDS
Ackworth Concert
Society
Contact Name:
Maureen O'Neill, Founder & Chairman
01977 705805
Website:www
.ackworthconcertsociety.org.uk
Description:Dedicated
to bringing a wide range of high quality live music to the area,
the society organises six varied concerts at various local venues
between October and April and has twice hosted visits by the
world-famous bass-baritone Sir Willard White.
Dorian String
Quartet
Various venues
Contact Name:
Tony Carter
Tel: 01977 700687
e-mail tmc@verma.btopenworld.com
Description: An amateur quartet that has been meeting weekly
for 18 years. Additional players and deputies are always welcome.
Pontefract Choral
Society
Contact Name:
Peter Cookson
Tel: 01977 792530
Description: Three Concerts - November, March & May with varied
soloists and accompaniment, as well as a Christmas concert at
St. Giles church, Pontefract.
Concert Season:
September until May
Rehearsals Evangelical Church Hall, Pontefract
Thursday Evenings 7.00 - 9.00 pm
New singers welcome
- no audition necessary.
Subscription £60 per year
Pontefract Music
Festival
Contact
Name:Mrs E Quinn
01977 620116
e.mail liz9@fsmail.net
website: www.pontfest.org.uk
Description:
The festival is a competitive week of music, speech and drama
for enthusiastic amateurs of all ages and levels of competence.
Original and established works of poetry , speech and acting
are performed as well as vocal solos, duets and choral pieces.
Instrumental classes provide for solo performances, small groups,
bands and orchestras and all participants benefit from help
and guidance from very experienced adjudicators. Local people
in the audiences enjoy the high standards of competitive performances
at a very reasonable cost, the whole festival concluding with
a superbly relaxed concert of the week's winners. Join us !
Portobello Music
Group
Meets at Portobello Community Centre, 20 Portobello Rd, WF2
7JJ, every Wednesday throughout the year. 2pm - 4pm. Playing,
sharing skills and enjoying learning the guitar or any other
instrument you may like to bring along.
£1 per session, including refreshments. Everyone welcome,
18yrs and over.
Contact: Sally Martin on 07910558139
St Giles & St Mary's Pantomime Society
St Mary's
Community Centre
The Circle
Chequerfield
Pontefract
WF8 2AY
Contact
Name:Roy Gunson
01977 794563
website: www.stgilespanto.co.uk
Description:
The Society performs a pantomime each January in the Town hall
Pontefract, the 2006 production is to be "Ali Baba and
the Forty Thieves".
Wakefield Concert
Society
Details
of concerts from contact
Contact
Name: Mr Chris Pearman
01924 371546
Description:Formed in 1964 the Concert Society is a registered
charity. Six concerts of classical music are presented each year,
all with full time professional musicians.
For free brochure ring 01924 371546 or see local Information Centres,
Libraries etc. Substantial discounts on ticket prices for Season
Ticket holders.
Wakefield Folk
and Music Festival
Details of meetings
from contact
Contact Name:
Sandy Watson
07764 -581245
E-mail: sandy@lemmeleg.co.uk
Website: www .wakeupfolk.co.uk
Description:Our
aim is to introduce and encourage new artists, to promote folk
and roots music in the area and to hold an annual folk and music
festival. We provide a stage for Yorkshire artists, introduce
national and international artists to the district and promote
Wakefield city.
Wakefield Jazz
Details from contact
Contact Name:Chris
De Saram 01977 680542
e-mail : chris.de.saram@wakefieldjazz.urg.uk
Website: www .wakefieldjazz.org.uk
Description: Provides
the best possible jazz musicians and bands. Available for everyone
in the Wakefield district and beyond. We also try to interest
new people in the music by links with local colleges and schools.
Wakefield Music
Collective
Details from contact
Contact Name:
Tony Wade
01924 290315
website: www.themusiccollective.co.uk
Description:Founded
in 1991 the Wakefield Music Collective exists to support and
promote music in the Wakefield area. It does this through events,
workshops and one-off projects. The largest event staged by
the Music Collective is the annual two day free festival staged
in Clarence Park, Wakefield, which attracts over 5000 people.
Wakefield Recorded
Music Society
Members of thie friendly group share their interest and enjoyment
of recorded classical music. Meetings are held on alternate
Thursdays at the Friends House at Thornhill Street (Rear of
the Ridings) Wakefield at 7.15 p.m.
Contact Name:
Mr Chris Pearman
Tel: 01924 371546
Description: The Society maintains a continuous musical tradition
in the City going back to the 1940's and the days of the Wakefield
Gramophone Society, and caters for all who enjoy good music
from beginners to experts. Meetings are friendly and informal
and usually take the form of presentations by members or guest
presenters.
Wakefield Orchestral
Windband
Ossett Community
Centre
Prospect Road
(Opposite Illingworth Street)
Ossett
Rehearsals are
on Thursday evening (term time)
7.30-to 9.00pm
£2 per wek
Contact Name:
Julia Percival
01924 373260
website www.geocities.com/wakefield_orchestral_wind
Description: W.O.W.
is a brass and wind band primarily aimed at adults. However,
players of Grade 5 standard are welcome at any age. We play
a variety of music including film music and musicals.
Yorkshire Wind
Orchestra
Queen Elizabeth
Grammar School
Rehearsals are
on alternate mondays 7.15pm
Contact Name:
Amanda
www.yorkshirewinds.co.uk
Description: YWO
have performed an extensive repertoireof mainly modern works
in yorkshire.Is now recognised as a leader in its musical field.
YWO Is a registered charity and actively seeks local sponsorship.YWO
promotes work of contemporary composers and encourages the development
of young wind and percussion players in Yorkshire.
Bands
AMI Laser Restoration
Sharlston Band
45 The Crescent
Altofts
Normanton
WF6 2QE
meeting times
& charges from contact
Contact Name:
Joan Ellis
Tel: 01924 890096
Description: The band is a 1st Section contesting band which
also gives concerts including performances for charity. Players
and beginners are welcome.
Castleford Young
Musicians
St Josephs J &
I school
Castleford
Meet every Friday
evening 7pm-9.30pm
Contact Name:Mrs
S Jaggar
01977511971
Website:www.cymonline.co.uk
E-Mail: info@cymonline.co.uk
Description: Concert
band and choir. Members aged 8-25years. Instrumentalists and
singers. Singers
meet every Friday evening 7pm -9.30 at St Josephs & i school
Castleford
Crofton Silver
Band
74 Slack Lane
Crofton
WF4 1HH
Contact Name:John
Roach
Telephone 01924 863006
Description: We
rehearse at the The Church of the Resurrection at Kinsley, Fitzwilliam
every Monday and Thursday from 7.45 to 9.30 p.m. Crofton Silver
Youth Band for ages 9 - 18 and also adult beginners rehearse
at The Church on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00 p.m. Anyone is welcome
to come along and sit in at either band. Friendliness guaranteed!
The Band are available for concerts, Marches, Galas etc.
Frickley South
Elmsall Brass Band
Contact
Name: Mrs Tracy Keith
07747140198
E-mail :tracykeith@orange.net
Description: A
progressive 2nd section band which is available to perform at
any function where music is required, including weddings. The
band has an active learners section to promote brass music.
A self supporting band whose motto is ' Music for all occasions'.
Gawthorpe Brass
'85
Meeting times,
venue & charges from contact
Contact : Emma
Whaites
secretary@gawthorpebrass85.co.uk
Website:www.gb85.
freeserve.co. uk
Description:This
group provides opportunities for music making with a music fun
shop (2 to 5 years ), music workshop (5 to 7 years ), beginners
classes in brass and percussion together with junior, youth
and adult bands.
Knottingley
Concert Brass
Contact: Graham
Dean
graham.e.dean@talk21.com
Description: We
are a non-contesting brass band that specialises in audience
entertainment. We have a wide range of music in our repertoire
ranging from the Beatles to Beethoven. For an excellent night's
entertainment give us a call.
Normanton Altofts
Lee Brigg Brass Band
Practice main
bands Wednesdays 7.30pm &
Sundays 7.30 pm
Beginners Wednesdays 7.00pm
Contact Name:
Brian Tucker
01924 895125
Description: A
well established brass band (1890) offers a wide range of opportunities
for both experienced players and particularly beginners at all
ages. Many concerts are performed throughout the year and free
tuition with instruments and music are provided for beginners.
The Band of the
West Yorkshire Police
Force Training
School
Wakefield
Mondays/ Thursdays
7.30 - 9.30pm
no charges
Contact
Name: PC Keith Williams
Tel No 01422 318158
E-Mail: DT120@westyorkshire.pmm.police.uk
Description: The
band aims to provide the public with a brighter view of the
police and to contribute to local events. Guest players are
welcome.
Wakefield Metropolitan
Band
Wednesdays 7pm
details of charges from contact.
Contact
Name: Mr R J Busby
Tel No 01924 257643
E-Mail: roybusby@aol.com
Description: This
band is run on a voluntary basis under the auspices of the Wakefield
MDC Education committee to give concerts and to compete in National
Brass Band Championships.
Wakefield Metropolitan
Brass Band
The Band Room
Manygates Adult Education Centre
Manygates Lane
Wakefield
Monday & Thursday
8.00 -9.30 pm ......No charges
Contact Name:
Richard Stevens
Tel: 01924 253059
e-mail Richard.Stevens3@virgin.net
Description:
Brass Band
Yorkshire (First Section) Champions 2002
Wakefield Orchestral
Windband
Ossett Community
Centre
Prospect Road
(Opposite Illingworth Street)
Ossett
Rehearsals are
on Thursday evening (term time)
7.30-to 9.00pm
£2 per wek
Contact Name:
Julia Percival
01924 373260
website www.geocities.com/wakefield_orchestral_wind
Description: W.O.W.
is a brass and wind band primarily aimed at adults. However,
players of Grade 5 standard are welcome at any age. We play
a variety of music including film music and musicals.
Choirs
Castleford Choral
Society
United Reformed
Church rooms
Carlton Street
Castleford
Wednesdays 7.30
to 9.30pm
Contact Name:
Mrs Kath Sloane
01977 558935
Description: The
aim of the society is to produce the highest standard of choral
singing for public performance. New singers are always welcome.
Castleford Male Voice Choir
Venue & meeting
details from contact
Contact Name:
Brian Dunderdale
01977 702350
Description:The
choir aims to promote a love of music through male voice choral
singing. It has a wide repertoire including traditional male
voice songs, contemporary music, songs from the shows, sacred
music and even Grand Opera.
Fairburn Singers
Church Hall
Silver Street
Fairburn
Monday Evenings
7.30 pm.
Contact Name:
Ruth Strydom
Tel: 07834 322970
email: ruth.strydom77@gmail.com
Description: We are a lively mixed voice choir of around 20+
members. We have a varied repertoire and enjoy giving concerts
and singing at weddings etc. We are currently auditioning for
new members, in particular sopranos and basses.
Horbury Ladies
Choir
New West Wakefield Methodist Church
Thornes Road
Wakefield
Thursday 7.00
- 9.00 pm
Subscription £1.50 per week
Contact Name:
Pauline Binns
Tel: 01924 862138
e-mail karenbowland@hotmail.com
website www.horburyladieschoir.co.uk
Description:
A ladies choir 40 strong singing a wide range of music from
classical to modern. We sing at Festivals competively and Concerts,
also weddings. A group of friends as well as singers.
Merrie City Singers
Room 20
Manygates Adult Education Centre
Sandal
Wakefield
Contact Name:
Linda Hart 01924 258786
Jean Owen 01924 376755
Meet Wednesdays 7 - 9 (term time)
Description: We area an informal friendly community choir. We
are open to everyone, don't hold auditions and believe singing
should be fun. We sing a wide range of music including World,
gospel and Beatles.
Northern Comfort
Barbershop Singers
Northern Comfort
Barbershop singers are a group of men who sing 4 part harmony
in the Barbershop style.
We share a love of singing and meet regularly to rehearse and
enjoy ourselves.
Newcomers are always welcome and need no musical skills except
the ability to sing in tune.
We rehearse every week on Wednesday evening from 8pm to 10pm
at the Sherburn-in-Elmet Church Hall (Please visit our website
for directions).
If you want to find out what a cappella singing is all about
please come and visit or for more information please contact
Darrel our Secretary 01757 268069 or visit our website.
www.northerncomfort-barbershopsingers.com
Pontefract Choral
Society
Concert
Season: September until May
Rehearsals Evangelical Church Hall
Pontefract
Thursday Evenings 7.00 - 9.00 pm New singers welcome.
No test.
Subscription £45 per year
Contact Name: Peter Cookson
Tel: 01977 792530
Description: Three Concerts - December, March & May with varied
soloists and accompaniment.
Rodillian Singers
Contact Name:
Ingrid Pine
01924 827070/835180
website: www.rodilliansingers.com
Description: We area a local female choir iwho meet on a Thursday
evening at 7.30 pm at East Ardsley Methodist Church. We have
a versatile range of music and attract singers from 15 to 80.
We welcome all who love to sing and socialise. We are available
for concerts, charity events, weddings and also compete in local
and national music festivals.
Sharlston Ladies
Choir
Sharlston Church
Tuesday evenings
at 7pm
Contact Name:
Mrs Joan Hotchkiss
01977 613265
Description: We
are a ladies three part choir. We give concerts, mainly for
charity,and also go to Old Peoples Homes, Churches etc.
Sharlston Male
Voice Choir
Contact Name:
John Hewitt
01924 314288
Description: Formed
in 1909 and in continuous existence since then, Sharlston MVC
strives to promote the tradition of male voice choral singing
through local concerts and participation in music festivals.
Shearings Featherstone
Male Voice Choir
Featherstone Methodist
Church Hall
Featherstone
Rehearsals every
Friday evening with an optional rehearsal each Wednesday 7pm.
Contact Name:
Peter Malpass
01977 795347
E -mail: p.malpass@btinternet.com
Description: The
choir has a membership of around sixty five and regularly give
concerts in and around the area for local churches and charities.
They do concert tours both in this country and abroad and have
visited Scotland, Cornwall and Wales as well as Austria, Switzerland,
Czech Republic, France and the USA. New members are always welcome,
an ability to sing in tune being the only criterion.
St. Raphael Singers
meeting
venue, times & charges from contact
Contact Name:Joyce
Sale
01924 863131
Description: The
singers sing for their own enjoyment but also aim to entertain
their audiences. Music ranges from Bach to the Beatles.
Wakefield Festival
Chorus
Meeting
venue, times & charges from contact
Contact Name:
Mr Ken Keeping
Mrs Margaret Hampshire 01924 476721
Description:The
choir aims to sing enjoyable music to the public and attract
new singers
Yorkshire Philharmonic
Choir
Mulberry House
Margaret Street
Wakefield
Tuesday 7.30 -
9.30pm
Annual subscription
(currently £66)
Contact Name:
Mrs RozCochraine
01924 261181
E-mail:rozzie@btconnect.com
Website:www.yorksphilchoir.co.uk
Description:
A well established choir (S.A.T.B.), based in Wakefield but
drawing members from a wide area of Yorkshire. We perform four
or more concerts per year (November, Christmas, March/April
and June) mostly in Wakefield Cathedral but also in Dewsbury
Town Hall. Amateur choir performing to professional standards.
