About...

We will soon discontinue using this CommuniGate site. Please go to http://kirkbylonsdalechoralsociety.weebly.com/ for our new website. Ours is a thriving, non-auditioned choir that has performed for almost 120 years a wide and varied repertoire from Mozart to Bernstein. We aspire to a high musical standard and aim to thrill our concert audiences, performing two or three times a year, joined frequently by professional soloists in the beautiful church of St Mary’s, Kirkby Lonsdale, beside the river Lune. Many of our members join the Mary Wakefield Festival Chorus and the Cumbria Choral Initiative for the opportunity of singing the great works under famous conductors among an enormous number of voices. We also participate in a friendly biennial choral evening with other choirs. Come along for a couple of rehearsals at the Queen Elizabeth School, Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale on Thursdays at 7.30 pm and find out about us at first hand - with no obligation. There exists a great camaraderie amongst our members who come in from an area covering Ingleton to Kendal and Silverdale to Sedbergh (car share is easy.) The Society encourages young singers and offers free membership to students, (a saving of £45). Singing in a well-established choir is a life-enhancing experience, not only for musical and social skills, but in self-discipline, learning skills, mental and physical stamina, team spirit and self assurance. When it comes to applying for jobs or for places in university, choral singing is highly regarded as an indication of a candidate’s commitment and reliability. We offer the opportunity to create new friendships, explore your musical talents, experience the thrill of entertaining the community and participate in a rewarding activity that brings your enjoyment of music to others. We have opportunities for all ages, and in all sections, women and men and so whether or not you've sung in a choir before, (you do not need to be a brilliant and experienced singer to explore music and create wonderful harmony,) come and learn it with us and JOIN OUR TEAM!