Music Clubs and Associations

ALL SAINTS GRESFORD HANDBELL RINGERS

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mrs Jill Roberts - 01978 854829

Church House, Gresford

Monday evenings - 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

We ring handbells in 4 octaves. At present we have a membership of fourteen ringers. We colour code our music so it is not necessary to read music to play handbells. We give concerts to WI's, Residential Homes and play in Gresford Church. Bells are especially appealing at Christmas.

BRYMBO MALE CHOIR

Mature Adults

Mike Thomas Email: mike@welshsongs.freeserve.co.uk

01978 751445

Brake Chapel, Moss

Sundays - 7.45pm - 9.15pm Thursdays - 7.00pm - 9.15pm

Last year, 1999 Brymbo Male Choir celebrated 40 glorious years of song. What began as a small concert party is now one of the largest and more prominent choral societies in Wales. The choir's popularity is not just limited to the U.K. Starting with the first overseas tour in 1971; the choir now has an enviable International reputation. Male choirs are part of the very essence of Wales, the rich and melodious voices producing a very unique sound.

CAMBRIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

16 years upwards, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Jacqui Blore - 01978 366892 e-mail: jacblore@yahoo.co.uk

Various

Various

Grade 7+ standard. The orchestra performs 3-4 concerts per year and meets for rehearsal the preceding weekend. Contact above for further details.

CANTORIAN RHOS

Young Adults and Mature Adults

S. Matthews, 01978 357430

Aled Phillips, Musical Director, 01978 845343

Stiwt Theatre, Rhos, 01978 841300

Tuesdays - 7.00pm - 9.00pm

We are a mixed voice choir of approx. 35 voices. Some younger adults but mostly mature adults. We sing a great variety of music and we sing mainly for enjoyment. We now have a new, young and enthusiastic Musical Director.

CHESTER CATHEDRAL

www.chestercathedral.com

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mrs Josie McLachlan, 01244 500953

email: mclachlan@chestercathedral.org.uk

Chester Cathedral, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU

Organ Recital - weekly on Thursdays - 1.10 pm - 1.50 pm

Organ recital is performed weekly by visiting organists and also by the Cathedral's resident musicians. The recital is open to all and is free-of-charge. There is a retiring collection at the end of the recital.

CHESTER CHORALE, THE

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Barry Ball, Musical Director, 01978 761057

The School of Music, The King's School, Chester, CH4 7QL

Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30 pm

Chorale operates from last Wednesday in September until the following April. Performs a number of concerts in aid of local charities during the season, on with a symphony orchestra. Current subscription is £25.00 per term.

CHESTER FOLK SURVIVORS

Children under 8 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Cheryl Hunt, 01244 320424

Contact for details

Contact for details

We run the Chester Folk Festival held every Spring Bank Holiday weekend in Kelsall; the February Folk day held on the last Saturday in February in Hoole, Chester; and other occasional smaller events.

CHESTER MUSIC SOCIETY

Children 8 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

D.G. Parks-Smith, 01606 882007

Contact for details

Rehearsals - Thursdays evenings

Concerts - Wednesdays / Saturdays

Adult choir all ages. Junior choir (9-18 years) and preludes (7-11 years) : Rehearsal and concerts, also public concerts (A) Celebrity series and (B) club series for local and young musicians.

CHESTER MUSIC SOCIETY CHOIR

Young Adults and Mature Adults

V. Harrison, 01244 378584

Rehearsals: The Queen's School, Chester

Performances: Chester Cathedral

Rehearsals: Thursdays - 7.30pm to 9.30 pm

The Chester Music Society Choir is a community choir which welcomes adults of all ages including college students. The choir gives two performances per year plus carols and tours.

Conductor: Graham Jordan Ellis.

CHESTER MUSIC SOCIETY JUNIOR CHOIR

Children 9 - 18 years

P. Dayananda, 01244 351003

United Reform Church, Hoole Road, Chester

Thursdays - 6.00pm - 7.30pm (School Term times only)

Choir for ages 9 - 18 years. Concerts and tours. Auditions June / July for September start.

CHESTER ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY

16 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mary Dentschuk (Chair Person), 01606 883028

Rehearsals - All Saints Church Hall, Hoole Road, Chester

Rehearsals - Mondays 7.30 pm

Concerts - Saturday evening at Chester Cathedral

Chester Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the Northwest's foremost non-professional orchestras, usually performs live Concerts each year under professional conductors. Playing membership is by subscription with reductions for students and state pensioners.

We are always pleased to hear from prospective members. There are usually vacancies in the string and brass sections.

CHESTER SAINT CECILIA SINGERS

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mr B. Greensill - Musical Director, 01244 677408

Christleton High School, Chester

Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 8.00 pm

Chamber Choir - 26 voices - sacred music - 14 Recitals a year in Churches and Cathedrals - Last Cathedral was St George's Windsor in October 2000

CHESTER SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Children 8 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Fiona England, 01244 320722

Various venues within the City

12 - 27 July 2002

Two-week Music Festival featuring outdoor events and Classical Concerts, jazz events and community projects. For brochure please call 01244 320700.

CHORAL VARIATIONS (CHOIR)

Mature Adults

Mr Owen Roberts, 01978 821141

Flexsys Social Club, Cefn Mawr

Wednesdays 7.30pm (practices) and occasional concerts at various venues

Mixed Choir of approx. 25 members

CITY OF CHESTER (BRASS) BAND

www.chesterbrass.co.uk

Children under 8 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Ian Clowes, 07921 370 225

e-mail: troonly@btinternet.com

Rehearsals at bandroom in Chester

Rehearsals - Mondays & Wednesdays 7.45pm to 10.00pm

Training Band meets Mondays 6.00pm - 7.30pm, St Luke's Church, Huntingdon

3^rd Section Brass Band. Good music, good social activities. Enthusiastic new training band for all ages and abilities.

CITY OF CHESTER MALE VOICE CHOIR, THE

18 - 80 years

Mr G Smith (Secretary) 01244 316664

St Andrew's United reformed Church, Newgate Street, Off Pepper Street, Chester

Sundays - 8.00pm to 9.30 pm Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9.30 pm

Registered Choir - No. 501974. Male Voice Choir. Open to all adult, mature men of any (?) age, colour or creed. Give concerts in Cheshire, North Wales particularly, but will sing anywhere. Have travelled extensively in this country and abroad. Support local charities and good causes and National charities. There is also a social side.

CLIFFSONS COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB

No age limit

Jeff Cliffson, 01691 772023

Brymbo Sports and Social Complex, College Hill, Tan Y Fron, Wrexham

Thursdays - 7.00pm - 11.15pm

This is a country music club catering for all ages. Easy listening music and dancing including line dancing.

CÔR MEIBION COLWYN / COLWYN MALE VOICE CHOIR

www.cormeibioncolwyn.com

Male Mature Adults

Charles Cooksley, 01492 548670

Email: charles@colwynbay.demon.co.uk

Community Centre, Rose Hill, Old Colwyn (behind Plough Inn!)

Rehearsals Wednesdays and Sundays - 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

20 Concerts (minimum per year) throughout North Wales, England and further afield

Welsh Male Voice Choir. Three times winners National Eisteddford of Wales, Cork International Festival. Sang in the 'Two Fat Ladies' programme Picnic at Llandudno. Also Llangollen, Rugby Grounds, Albert Hall.

CÔR MEIBION DINBYCH A'R CYLCH DENBIGH & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR

Mature Adults

Mr Clwyd Wynne (Hon. Sec), 01745 813743

Denbigh High School, Ruthin Road, Denbigh

Monday evening practices - 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm and concerts etc. - various

Male Voice Choir - sing at a wide variety of venues and functions with a varied repertoire of pieces in both English and Welsh.

FRONCYSYLLTE MALE VOICE CHOIR

Mature Adults

B.J.A. Clark (Secretary)

Ysgol Acrefair, Acrefair, 01978 820616

Mondays & Thursdays - 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Music - Singing education and rehearsals

GEORGE FORMBY SOCIETY - NORTH WALES BRANCH

All ages

Geoff Shone, 01244 544605

Penyffordd Royal British Legion, 01244 550089

1^st Friday of each month - 7.45 pm

Our mission is to perpetuate the music and memory of George Formby. The North Wales Branch of the George Formby Society meet first Friday of the month at Penyffordd British Legion. The concert starts at 7.45pm. Players, learners and visitors are most welcome. Admission is 50p. We also teach individuals to play the ukulele.

"HANDBAG OF HARMONIES"

Young and Mature Adult Women

Claire Smith, 01244 675855

Queen's Park High School, Queen's Park, Chester

Varies - normally 10 - 12 week projects with weekly rehearsal evening

A community jazz / blues female choir - engaging a professional Musical Director who accompanies performances. Performs in a variety of community and public settings.

HOLMES CHAPEL MUSIC SOCIETY

Children 13 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mr J Perrins, 01477 537769

Holmes Chapel Leisure Centre, Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire - 01477 534401

Saturdays, 8.00pm, monthly, September to April

Concerts by professional musicians, often of National and International standing. Chamber music for solo and ensemble. Monthly visits to Hallé Orchestra Concerts at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.

HOLMES CHAPEL SINGERS

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Jackie Thorp - 01606 737179

Heritage Primary School, Holmes Chapel

Tuesday Evenings (Term Time) 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Holmes Chapel Singers are now into their 20th season. Hosting on average four professional concerts throughout the year. Members meet on Tuesdays in term time. They welcome new voices in all parts.

JAMES LAMBERT SINGERS

Mature Adults

Mrs Delyth Jones (Secretary), 01978 316205 (day)

01978 262947 (evenings)

Gresford Colliery Club

Tuesday Evenings - rehearsals

We are a mixed choir of about 30. We perform at concerts, weddings, charity concerts etc. We sing mainly 'middle of the road' music.

KELSBORROW CHOIR

16 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mrs E. Campey, 01829 751369

Contact for details

Contact for details

The Kelsborrow Choir is a mixed voice adult choir which performs for charitable purposes in and around Chester.

LLANGOLLEN TOWN BAND

Juniors - Children 8 years and above

Seniors - Young and Mature Adults

Mrs Eirwen Hammonds, 01978 861304

Band Hut, Parade Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire

Mondays - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Fridays - 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm

Brass Band, our Senior band practice on a Monday night, Friday nights are for learners and Junior section. We welcome anybody of any age with an interest in music. Lessons are all free of charge and all equipment / instruments are also supplied.

MACCLESFIELD MUSIC SOCIETY

Children 8 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mrs Shirley Jarvis, 01625 611594

The Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield

Saturdays - 7.30pm

Live concerts of (mainly) classical music given by professional musicians. Season - October to April inclusive, except December.

MALETONE SINGERS (WALES) INTERNATIONAL, THE

Young Male Adults and Mature Male Adults

Mr Peter Metcalfe, 01978 355798

The Community Centre, Brymbo, Wrexham

Practices Wednesdays - 7.00 pm

Concerts - Approx. 3 per month

A choir of 20+ male voices who perform a wide range of music for all occasions. Singing - for pleasure and entertainment. At choir practices, charity concerts, churches / chapels, weddings, anniversaries, dinners, civic, Masonic, hospice functions, festivals.

Prospective choristers are most welcome, in particular younger singers would be an additional asset to this choir of some 20 voices that celebrated their Silver Jubilee in 1999 and represented Wrexham County Borough at the 'Twinning' celebrations in Markishe Kreis last year. A varied programme of 25 engagements is currently available for 2002.

MOLD AND DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY CYMDEITHAS GORAWL YR WYDDGRUG A'R CYLCH

12 years and upwards

David Allen, 01352 740971

Email: david.allen7@tesco.net

Ysgol Maes Garmon, Wrexham Road, Mold, 01352 750678

Wednesdays - 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Choral Singing

MOUNTAIN HARMONY LADIES BARBERSHOP CHORUS

Young Ladies and Mature Ladies

Rita Gunnigle (Publicity) 0151 342 7968
Fran King (Secretary) 01352 752353
Email: frannw@aol.com

Gwernymynydd Village Hall, Mold

Monday evenings 7.30pm to 10.00pm
except 1st Monday of month - change to Tuesday

Unaccompanied Vocal Harmony Singing in the Barbershop Style.

Members of the Ladies Association of Barbershop Singers. We are available for either public singing or private concerts. Varied and interesting repertoire performing songs in traditional barbershop and more contemporary styles. At present we have 30 ladies, and looking for more good new singers.

NORTH WALES ASSOCIATION OF BELLRINGERS

Minimum age 12 years

M.S. Bridges, Trem Eglwys, Llandegfan, Anglesey, LL59 5PY

Churches throughout the world including many in North Wales.

Every weekday evening and Sundays in many churches in North Wales.

To ring church bells throughout Britain, Ireland and English speaking World - USA, Canada, Africa, India, far East, Australia, New Zealand. Activities are 'governed' by a central council and there is a weekly journal 'The Ringing World'.

RHOS MALE VOICE CHOIR

16 years upwards

Berwyn Jones, 01978 842258 Sam Roberts, 01978 354406

Hafod Social Centre, Rhos Stiwt Theatre, Rhos, 01978 841300

Mondays - 7.15pm - 9.00pm - Hafod Social Centre, Rhos

Thursdays - 7.15pm - 9.00pm - Stiwt Theatre, Rhos

Cor Meibion Rhos is the premier Welsh Male Voice Choir. We sing up to 24 Concerts per year participate in major Festivals at home and abroad including Welsh National and Llangollen Eisteddford plus frequent TV programmes. New members are always welcome.

NORTH WALES JAZZ SOCIETY

All ages, children under 13 to be accompanied by an adult

Maureen Hopkins, 01745 812260

Crown Inn, Llay, Wrexham - 01978 852380
Tuesdays at 8.30 pm (not late December, January, July or August)

Weekly Modern Jazz Concerts with occasional jam sessions

Yale College, Grove Park Road, Wrexham - 01978 311794

Wednesday 14 August 2002 to Sunday 18 August 2002 (Time to be arranged)

North Wales International Jazz Guitar Summer School (also occasional Jazz Guitar weekends)

Lunch: Central Station, Yale's Café Bar, 15 - 17 Hill Street, Wrexham
Evening : Wrexham Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd, Wrexham

Wednesday 14 August 2002 to Saturday 17 August 2002 (Time to be arranged)

North Wales International Jazz Guitar Festival

RHOS ORPHEUS MALE VOICE CHOIR

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Mr Cyril Jones (Secretary), 01978 353504

Miners Institute, Broad Street, Rhos

Mondays - 7.30pm - 9.30pm Wednesdays - 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Choral Concerts. Various venues in U.K. Singing in Choral Festivals. Competing at various Eisteddfodau. Tours abroad. New members welcome.

RHYL MUSIC CLUB

www.rhylmusic.com

16 - 18 years olds, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Derek Bartley, 01745 334255 e-mail: derek_bartley@msn.com

Rhyl Town Hall, Wellington Road, Rhyl, 01745 337480

Alternate Wednesdays October - March @ 7.30 pm

Promotes 12 fortnightly classical chamber music concerts plus one summer celebrity recital. World-class artists.

RHYL SILVER BAND

Learners - under 8 years Youth Band - 8 - 12 years

Youth and Senior Band - 13 - 16 years

16 - 18 years

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Val Hughes, Secretary, 01492 543431 day, 01745 343933 evening

Bandroom - Rear Windsor Street, Rhyl

Mondays & Thursdays - 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Brass Band with Learners Class, Youth Band and Senior Band, undertake a variety of engagements, concerts, summer fetes, parades, church services, charity events. Also participate in contests and nationally graded in Section 2. Represented Wales for past 2 years in National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

RODEWALD CONCERT SOCIETY / ENSEMBLE 10:10

Children 13 - 18 years, Young Adults and Mature Adults

Nicholas Cox, 01925 756281

Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool and other venues

Rodewald Concerts Tuesdays (Usually) - 6 times per season

Professional chamber music series: promotion of contemporary music, education projects, membership about 100. £10.00 pa

SIRENIANS SOCIETY

Young - Mature Adults

Mrs S Williams (Secretary), 01978 75773

Practices at Church of Latter-day Saints, Herbert Jennings Avenue, Wrexham

Thursdays 19.00 - 21.30h

The Sirenian Singers are a mixed choir of 40 - 50 voices performing and competing at regional, national and international level. Repertoire is ancient + modern, sacred + secular. Their Musical Director and founder is Jean Stanley Jones.

ST ASAPH CHORAL SOCIETY

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Rita Thomas, 01745 590355

Deans Library, St Asaph (opposite St Asaph Cathedral)

Mondays - 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Choral Repertoire generally performed twice a year in St Asaph Cathedral.

ST DAVID'S SCHOOL BAND AND CHOIR

Children 13 - 16 years

Colin Fisher, 01978 265412

St David's School, Rhosnesni Lane, Wrexham, LL13 9ET

One or the other every day - Monday to Friday

Band and choir available for concerts, services, parades and other events.

ST GILES' PARISH CHURCH CHOIR

Minimum age of 6 years

Jacqui Blore, 01978 355808 / 366892 e-mail: jacblore@yahoo.co.uk

St Giles' Parish Church, Church Street, Wrexham

Services: Sundays - 11.00a.m. & 6.00p.m.

Practice Night: Wednesday 7.00p.m. - 8.15p.m.

Some Saturday Weddings.

To perform sacred music and lead the congregation in worship. Traditional service formats. Some 'special' services for outside organisations. Mixed voice choir. All ages from 6 years onwards.

ST MARGARET'S SINGERS

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Paul Whittaker or Membership Secretary on 01978 262505

St Margaret's Church Hall, Garden Village

Monday Evenings

Choral Society - wide ranging repertoire

VALE ROYAL SINGERS

Mature Adults

Roger Wilkes, 01565 872650

Rehearsals: Whitegate, Near Winsford

4 - 6 concerts per year in various venues - Eaton Hall, Cholmondeley Castle, Chester Cathedral etc.

Adult chamber choir giving concerts to raise money for various charities.

WREXHAM FOLK AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB

16 - 70 years

Goff Jones, 01978 755478

The Nags Head Inn, Mount Street, Wrexham, 01978 261177

1st and 3^rd Thursday of the month - 8.30pm start (October to May)

Folk Music Club - mainly folk music but basically any type of music performed on acoustic instruments and Accapella singing. First Thursday features a National Professional singer and the resident group - Yardarm Offa. Third Thursday features the resident group plus anyone who would like to perform on the night.

WREXHAM MAELOR MUSIC SOCIETY

Young Adults and Mature Adults

Philip Culver 01352 754609
PAJCulver@AOL.com

Jean Morris 01978 352498 JeanDMorris@BTOpenworld.com

Jill Jones 01978 357518

Garden Village Institute, Kenyon Avenue, Wrexham

Thursday 7.30 to 9.15pm

We are a mixed choir of 20 voices with wide-ranging repertoire.

WREXHAM MUSIC SERVICE - AREA MUSIC CENTRE- JUNIOR MUSIC SCHOOL

Contact for details

Stephen Shotton, 01978 317625

Groves High School, Wrexham, 01978 263945 / 354209

Fridays (fortnightly) - 4.15pm - 6.00pm

Music - String Orchestra, Training Wind Band. Please contact Stephen Shotton for further details.

WREXHAM MUSIC SERVICE - AREA MUSIC CENTRE - SENIOR MUSIC SCHOOL

Contact for details

Stephen Shotton, 01978 317625

St David's School, Wrexham, 01978 265412

Thursdays - 4.15pm - 6.00pm

Music - Senior Wind Band, Brass Band, String Orchestra

Please contact Stephen Shotton for further details.