Choir Information
Choir AGM 18 May 2020: Minutes
This AGM was held on-line during the coronavirus lockdown, and is not therefore in its usual format
Choir AGM 18 May 2020: Music Director's Report
Annual report by the Director of Music for the 2019-20 season
Choir Rehearsal Schedule
Choir rehearsals for the 2020 are currently suspended during the period of coronavirus lockdown. A rehearsal schedule will be published in due course as circumstances permit.
Choir Committee 2020-21
The Choir Committee and Voice Representatives for the 2019-20 season:
Choir Forward Programme
The choir forward programme and dates for your diary for years 2020 ~ 2022.
While 'lockdown' continues this forward programme is provisional only and subject to change.
Choir Membership Audition
Admission to the choir is by audition; either in September, at the start of the new season, or in January, at the beginning of the second session of the season.
Notes For Choir Members and Concert Instructions
General notes for choir members regarding rehearsals, required attendance at rehearsals, concert instructions and other matters connected to the choir. A pdf copy can be downloaded here.
Director of Music (Choir) - Graham Jordan Ellis
Graham has held the position of Director of Music to the Chester Music Society Choir since 1996.
Concert Dress Code
Detailed notes for Choir Members singing in a concert: A pdf copy can be downloaded here.
Choir Accompanist - Graham Eccles
Graham Eccles first studied the organ at Worksop College in Nottinghamshire; during this time he gained his LTCL and ARCO diplomas.
Rehearsal Venues
The details and locations of rehearsal venues used by the choir: Google Map of Choir Rehearsal Venues here..., for locations and directions.
Chester Cathedral
Choir Concerts are held in Chester Cathedral, as are rehearsals on concert day and the final Thursday before a concert.
12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU.
Concert entrance St Werburgh Street.The nearest evening parking is available in the Delamere Street and Princess Street (Market) car parks.
more about Chester Cathedral ....