A wonderful spring concert by Chordiality’s singers in Otley left the audience asking for more.
A grateful and congratulatory message from the concert organiser and priest at the town’s Our Lady and All Saints Church, Fr Nicholas Hird, summed up the enjoyment of the day: “It was a truly magnificent concert which has left many who attended asking a simple question… when are they coming back?
The choir’s new concert repertoire featuring works by contemporary composers went down a treat with a polished performance throughout.
The concert, which took place on the afternoon of Sunday 26 April, was part of the celebrations to commemorate the church’s 175th anniversary year.
In addition to the glorious music, the concert also gave the church’s Restoration Fund an incredible boost of £1,600 through ticket sales and an audience raffle.
Funds go to adopted charity
At Chordiality’s AGM last year, members agreed that the community organisation Bradford Nightstop will become the choir’s current adopted charity.
Bradford Nightstop has been operating for 30 years in the Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees areas. The charity’s emergency homing scheme provides accommodation for homeless young people in the houses of vetted, trained volunteers.
At the choir’s rehearsal last weekend, a donation of £1,000 was given to the charity. Much of this comprised donations from the audiences that attended Chordiality’s two Christmas concerts and, in a gesture of goodwill, the choir brought the total up to the round figure.