Thank you for visiting the Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir website. We hope you enjoy browsing our website, and that you find a lot of useful information.
We are based in the historic Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, and are currently over 90 members strong. We put on around four public concerts each year in various venues, including the Church of St Mary and All Saints - otherwise known as the famous Crooked Spire! We also hold an annual Choral Day to which everyone is invited. Please click on the appropriate links for more details.
We invite you to join our mission of promoting, improving, developing and maintaining public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals. (Registered Charity No 500561).
To see & hear us and some of our guests in action, please click on the Videos tab above, or click here.
NEW PRESIDENT FOR CHESTERFIELD PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
The “Phil” are delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Scott as their new President.
Described as “The leading British organist”, Jonathan enjoys a hugely varied international performing career on a diverse spectrum of keyboard instruments, and is known throughout the world for his virtuoso arrangements and performances of major orchestral music for the pipe organ. As Associate Artist of The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Jonathan gives a series of lunchtime organ recitals which attract huge audiences and with his brother, Tom, his performance videos on the Scott Brother Duo YouTube channel have achieved more than 85 million views making them some of the most watched in the world.
On accepting his new role Jonathan said "It's my great pleasure and honour to be invited to be President of Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir. As a musician who has appeared with them in concert many times over the years, it's always wonderful to join the choir in concert, and see their activities and performances go from strength to strength. I look forward to supporting and hearing them for many years!"
TENORS & BASSES WANTED
Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir is actively inviting tenors and basses to join its existing excellent singers in these sections. This is an inclusive and diverse mixed voice choral society, performing four concerts a year, including a very popular Christmas concert. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings, 7.15pm – 9.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1UH.
Look round this website for further information about us, or contact our Membership Secretary, Lynda, on membership@chestphilchoir.org.uk. And remember: Singing is good for you! It lifts the spirits, keeps the mind active and sharp and helps you to make new friends.
ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024
Our latest Annual Report is now available. Click here to view.
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