Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Welcome to Chordiality The Yorkshire-based choir ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://chordiality.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://chordiality.com/index.php/news/) - [Marvellous concert and good causes benefit too](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2026/05/07/marvellous-concert-and-good-causes-benefit-too/) - 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 - [Hear Chordiality in Otley - 26th April](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2026/04/14/hear-chordiality-in-otley-26th-april/) - Book now to hear Chordiality in Otley on Sunday 26 April, 3pm. The concert will take place at Our Lady and All Saints Church – 4 Bridge Street, Otley LS21 3AZ – and is a celebration for the church’s 175th anniversary year. The choir will be introducing a new programme of popular works by contemporary - [175th anniversary concert for Otley church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2026/03/01/175th-anniversary-concert-for-otley-church/) - Just two months to go to the first concert of the year – Sunday 26 April, 3pm – and the singers are well on the way to perfecting a programme of new works … with some old favourites thrown in. The concert will take place in Otley at Our Lady and All Saints Church – - [Chordiality’s new adopted charity is...](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2026/01/10/chordialitys-new-adopted-charity-2/) - Bradford Nightstop -- As the New Year dawns, Chordiality is pleased to announce that its new adopted community organisation is the charity, Bradford Nightstop. 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, - [Merry Christmas](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/12/24/merry-christmas/) - When one sings in a choir, you just occasionally overhear a comment in the audience. Last Sunday, at the First Martyrs Christmas Concert, as Chordiality finished the sublime setting of Lullaby by Karl Jenkins, I overheard an earthy northern voice quietly whisper, 'That wa gud'. And he wasn't wrong. A 'gud' time was had by - [Christmas Concert in Bradford – this Sunday](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/12/16/christmas-concert-in-bradford-this-sunday/) - Sun 21 Dec at 3pm – First Martyrs Church, Heaton, Bradford BD9 6HZ -- After a successful Yuletide concert in Yeadon last weekend, raising money for international charity Mary’s Meals, the choir will now be spreading Christmas cheer to the folks of Bradford with its annual concert at First Martyrs Church in Heaton – Sunday - [Chordiality Christmas Concerts 2025](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/11/21/chordiality-christmas-concerts-2026/) - Sun 14 Dec at 3pm – St Peter and Paul Church, Yeadon Sun 21 Dec at 3pm – First Martyrs Church, Heaton, Bradford As chestnuts roast on an open fire with Jack Frost nipping at your nose, you will need an extra slice of Christmas cheer and nothing starts Christmas better than a Yuletide concert - [Great turnout, great concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/10/20/great-turnout-great-performance/) - Another packed house greeted the singers this time at St Barnabas’ Church in Heaton. Admission to the concert was free of charge as a gesture to provide those who couldn’t attend the July Cathedral concert with an opportunity to see and hear the choir on home soil in Bradford. The feedback from those attending has - [Back at St Barnabas’](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/09/14/back-at-st-barnabas/) - Chordiality will be welcomed by local church St Barnabas’ in Heaton, Bradford, for a concert to raise money for church funds and admission will be FREE for all attending - Sunday 12 October at 3pm. St Barnabas’ has not only a beautiful acoustic but is also the home of the 53-foot-long Heaton tapestry, created for - [Choir, orchestra and organ put on a show at the Cathedral](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/07/28/choir-orchestra-and-organ-put-on-a-show-at-the-cathedral/) - ‘What a superb concert’ was a phrase echoed by many who gathered at Bradford Cathedral to hear Chordiality’s summer gala concert when the choir performed with the National Festival Orchestra and Cathedral Organist Graham Thorpe. Under the baton of Chordiality’s Music Director Peter Sherlock, the choir, orchestra, and organist brought forth a tremendous performance to - [Chordiality perform the Fauré Requiem with the National Festival Orchestra](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/06/25/chordiality-perform-faure-requiem-with-the-national-festival-orchestra/) - With only a couple of weeks to go to its summer gala concert – Bradford Cathedral, Saturday 12 July – the choir is putting the finishing touches to a fabulous programme of choral favourites – see the full programme below. Chordiality will be joined on the evening by the National Festival Orchestra and by the - [In good company](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/04/11/in-good-company/) - Chordiality joined with two other West Yorkshire choirs for a celebratory concert as part of the National Association of Choirs annual conference, which, this year, was held in the Wakefield. Tadcaster’s Riley Smith Hall was booked for the evening concert and Chordiality’s singers sang alongside the Leeds Male Voice Choir and The Rodillian Singers from - [Chordiality’s Summer Spectacular Gala Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/01/09/chordialitys-summer-spectacular-gala-concert/) - Saturday 12 July at 7.30pm in Bradford Cathedral - Chordiality are delighted to be sharing the stage with the National Festival Orchestra for a spectacular concert of choral and orchestral classics in Bradford Cathedral. Top of the bill on the evening will be a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s famous Requiem in D minor to a score edited - [An honour to be chosen](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2025/03/05/an-honour-to-be-chosen/) - Chordiality to represent the county -- Just three Yorkshire choirs have been chosen to perform at this year’s concert at the National Association of Choirs Annual Conference, and Chordiality is one of them. The conference welcomes delegates from across the country and this year’s weekend event will take place in Wakefield in April. As is the - [An evening of choral greats](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/03/23/an-evening-of-choral-greats/) - Chordiality and the National Festival Orchestra ...a spectacular Gala Concert not to be missed! 2025 – Saturday 12 July at Bradford Cathedral (7.30pm). Certainly, a date for the diary. It may be a year away, but tempus fugit. On the evening, Chordiality will perform some of the greatest choral music ever written and be joined - [Tis the season to be jolly!](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/12/23/tis-the-season-to-be-jolly/) - We would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year. At the conclusion of our final concert of the year (22 December) a retiring collection was held for Chordiality’s current adopted charity, Bradford Metropolitan Food Band. The Food Bank’s volunteers work tirelessly to help the many vulnerable people - [Celebrate Christmas in Bradford this Sunday](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/12/16/celebrate-christmas-in-bradford-this-sunday/) - Still a few places to be had at Chordiality's Bradford Christmas Concert. Let Chordiality fill you full of Christmas cheer at its concert at First Martyrs Church (Heights Lane, Heaton BD9 6HZ) this coming Sunday afternoon - 22 December at 3pm. There are still a few places left and this weekend the choir will be - [Deck the hall – the Christmas concerts are coming](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/11/19/deck-the-hall-the-christmas-concerts-are-coming/) - As the dark nights draw in and the robins start to appear, our thoughts turn to the joyous festive period and the happiness that Christmas brings. And top of your shopping list should be tickets for a Chordiality Christmas Concert. This year, audiences will have two opportunities to hear the choir. The Chordiality singers will - [Concert raises £1315.29 for children’s charity](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/10/22/concert-raises-1315-29-for-childrens-charity/) - As the singers now set their sights on their two Christmas performances, there is just time to dwell on the sensational fundraising concert in Yeadon where Chordiality took centre stage… and it wasn’t just the singing that was a success! The marvellous evening event raised a staggering £1315.29 for the international charity Mary’s Meals, which - [Yeadon fundraiser to help children in the poorest countries](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/09/10/yeadon-concert-to-help-feed-children-in-the-poorest-countries/) - With free admission on the door, hear Chordiality at Yeadon’s St Peter and Paul Church at a fundraising concert for the Mary’s Meals charity. The choir is delighted to have been invited to entertain at this fundraising concert to raise money in aid of the essential work of the Mary’s Meals charity. For over 20 - [Another successful concert in Halifax](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/07/07/another-successful-concert-in-halifax/) - Another very successful concert was the overall verdict of the choir’s visit to St Columba’s Church in Halifax, and, lots of money was raised for a good cause. Chordiality have been regular visitors to St Columba’s and have always received a warm welcome from an appreciative audience. £700 was raised for the church restoration fund - [Choir excels in Clifford – now on to Halifax](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/06/15/choir-excel-in-clifford-now-on-to-halifax/) - Next concert... St Columba’s Church in Halifax – Sunday 30 June at 3pm With a spring in their step, the singers will skip across West Yorkshire from one side to the other with praise ringing in their ears. “Such a professional choir,” was the verdict of one member of the audience who attended the choir’s - [Book tickets now for the June concerts](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/05/07/book-tickets-now-for-the-june-concerts/) - Chordiality will be travelling far and wide for their two June concerts. Supporters can hear the singers at venues in Clifford, North Yorkshire, and Halifax, West Yorkshire. At each concert, a retiring collection will be held for the Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank, the choir’s current adopted charity, whose volunteers work tirelessly to help the many - [Chordiality’s new adopted charity](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/02/18/chordialitys-new-adopted-charity/) - Chordiality is delighted to announce that its current adopted community organisation is the Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank. The Food Bank was founded in 2004 and today is an essential aid to many people in the Bradford District who find themselves in a food poverty situation. The Food Standards Agency defines food poverty as the inability - [Composer praises choir](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2020/07/11/famous-composer-congratulates-choir-on-lockdown-recording-of-his-music/) - Seldom is a small choir contacted by a world-famous choral composer after it had posted a recording of one of his songs on YouTube, and particularly as it was only posted just seven days before. Like many choral groups during the pandemic lockdown, Chordiality has turned to meeting weekly through the remote conferencing platform, Zoom. - [May concert confirmed - hear us in Halifax on 22 May](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2022/04/14/may-concert-confirmed-22-may-in-halifax/) - Chordiality is delighted to have been asked to perform in Halifax at St Columba's Church (52 Highroad Well Lane, Halifax HX2 0QF) in an hour-long afternoon concert at 3pm on Sunday 22 May. The charity concert, tickets just £5 including refreshments, will raise funds towards church activities and a good audience turnout is expected on - [A time for giving](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2022/10/29/a-time-for-giving/) - Concert funds for worthy causes. The singers of Chordiality gave a magnificent final performance of their programme 'A Celebration of British Music' and two local charities benefited on the way. The choir saved their ‘performance of the year’ for the full house at St Mary’s and St Monica’s Church in Cottingley, Bradford, (9 October 2022) - [Caccini’s Ave Maria – 5,775 views on YouTube and climbing!](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/02/28/caccinis-ave-maria-5775-views-on-youtube-and-climbing/) - -- Chordiality delights in welcoming musicians to feature at its concerts and one regular guest artist is flautist Rosie Walsh (pictured below). Rosie is an accomplished musician and instrumental teacher, and she has joined the choir on a number of occasions. One such occasion was particularly special for both choir and musician and it took - [A fitting celebration for 30 years of singing](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/08/03/a-fitting-celebration-for-30-years-of-singing/) - A packed audience at Bradford Cathedral enjoyed a musical extravaganza with a choir and orchestra at the top of their game in Chordiality’s 30-year showcase concert, which took place on 8 July. Chordiality were joined on the day by the National Festival Orchestra Strings and the two ensembles blended perfectly. Chordiality gave their first ever - [A standing ovation in Keighley](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/10/07/a-standing-ovation-in-keighley/) - The elegance of Keighley’s famous Cliffe Castle Museum resounded to a magnificent performance by the Chordiality singers. A full house, with standing room only, greeted the choir in the grandeur of the Museum’s acoustically-beautiful art gallery, the Bracewell Smith Hall. The singers returned the compliment with a tremendous display that was only surpassed by the - [Happy New Year to all our supporters](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2024/01/16/happy-new-year-to-all-supporters/) - Do you sing? Why not come and join us? Chordiality is a mixed choir of over 40 singers, but we are always happy to welcome new members. The singers perform throughout the area and anyone wishing to join the choir is more than welcome. Just drop us an email, at chordiality.choir@hotmail.com, expressing your interest and - [Here we come a-wassailing](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/11/12/here-we-come-a-wassailing/) - Christmas comes but once a year and Chordiality will be spreading much cheer at its Christmas Concert to be held at First Martyrs Church in Heaton, Bradford (Heights Lane, BD9 6HZ) starting at 3pm on Sunday 17 December with seasonal fayre to follow. The Christmas Concert is an extremely popular event amongst Chordiality followers and - [Hear Chordiality for free at Cliffe Castle Museum](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/09/09/hear-chordiality-for-free-at-cliffe-castle-museum/) - The one-hour concert is on Sunday 24 September at 2.30pm -- On the back of a triumphant 30th anniversary concert at Bradford Cathedral in July, Chordiality have now been busy preparing for their next performance at the Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley (Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley BD20 6LH) later this month. Admission to this concert - [Chordiality's 30th year gala concert on Sat 8 July](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/06/10/chordialitys-30th-year-gala-concert-8-july/) - Book tickets now for Chordiality’s 30th anniversary concert which will take place at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday 8 July at 7.30pm. Proceeds from the concert will go the choir’s adopted charity, the Bradford Baby Bank. On the night, the singers will be joined by the National Festival Orchestra Strings in the following fabulous programme. Pastime - [Fundraising at St Joseph’s](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/05/16/fantastic-fundraiser-at-st-josephs/) - Hear Chordiality at Bradford Cathedral -- Following a rapturous reception in Huddersfield, the choir members are now hard at work rehearsing for their showcase concert at the Bradford Cathedral for a celebratory evening to commemorate Chordiality’s 30th anniversary year – on Saturday 8 July at 7.30pm accompanied by the National Festival Orchestra Strings. Chordiality welcomed - [Hitting the heights in Hudds](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/03/25/hitting-the-heights-in-huddersfield/) - -- Chordiality will begin its 30th anniversary year with a spectacular afternoon concert in Huddersfield on St George’s Day - Sunday 23 April commencing 3pm at St Joseph’s Church (19 Somerset Road, Huddersfield HD5 9AU). On the day, the choir will be joined by wind and saxophone quartet, Notability. The quartet, led by Tony Dylak, - [2023 – Chordiality celebrates its 30th year](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2023/01/14/2023-chordiality-celebrates-its-30th-year/) - Spectacular Gala Concert in Bradford Cathedral with string orchestra – Saturday 8 July – Book Tickets -- 2023 dawns with much excitement amongst choir members at the prospect of celebrating what will be Chordiality’s 30th anniversary year. As concerts start to be confirmed, the choir is pleased to announce that one of the highlights of - [Season's Greetings](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2022/12/21/seasons-greetings/) - The singers of Chordiality would like to wish all its followers, fans, venues and audiences a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. ‘Rejoice and be merry’ sang the choir bringing Christmas cheer to audiences in both Bradford and Batley. Singing to almost full houses, two outstanding performances by the choir, possibly the best of the - [Christmas Concerts 2022 - book now!](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2022/11/17/christmas-concerts-2022-book-now/) - “Sing We Now Of Christmas" and book your Christmas concert tickets today with two opportunities to hear the choir. Chordiality will be celebrating Christmas with two concerts guaranteed to welcome in the season of goodwill and send revellers home full of the joys of the festive spirit. Sunday 11 December, 3pm, at St Barnabas’ Church, - [‘Best of British’ Music concert – 9th Oct](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2022/08/18/best-of-british-music-concert-9th-oct/) - Hear Chordiality in Cottingley this autumn at St Mary’s and St Monica’s Church, Cottingley – Sunday 9 October at 3pm. A standing ovation was richly deserved and a fitting conclusion to Chordiality’s July concert ‘A Celebration of British Music’ at Holy Spirit Church in Heckmondwike. As the summer break nears its end, the choir will - [Great to be back](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2021/09/23/great-to-be-back/) - ‘It’s great to be back’ was the feeling amongst members of Chordiality who met for their first face-to-face rehearsal in 18 months at the start of September. The choir had not rehearsed together under one roof since March 2020 and the pleasure of being able to meet, socialise with other members and, of course, sing - [Christmas at the double](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2021/11/08/christmas-at-the-double/) - Christmas returns at the double for the Chordiality singers. With two concerts to savour, and even an online hit recording, the choir is looking forward to performing again to a ‘live’ audience. People will be able to hear the choir at the following venues this Christmas and tickets are on sale now – reserve your - [Chordiality Christmas cheer](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2021/12/14/second-christmas-concert-this-sunday-2/) - – “joyous, magical, euphoric” Over 150 people came along to St Barnabas’ Church in Heaton, Bradford, for the first of this year’s two Chordiality Christmas Concerts, and a good time was enjoyed by all, not least the singers themselves. The concert was the choir’s first in two years since the onset of the pandemic and - [New Year, New Recording](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2022/01/15/new-year-new-recording/) - As Chordiality members look forward to the New Year with a new programme, the choir is also pleased to add a new recording to its list of YouTube videos. The recording is of the popular song An American Trilogy, a choral favourite which the choir has sung in concert on many occasions. The song was - ['Best of British' concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2022/03/26/a-celebration-of-british-music-concert/) - Book now for the July concert in Heckmondwike - further dates to be announced soon! 'A Celebration of British Music' is the title for this year's new programme and the choir has been booked for its first concert with a second performance in the offing and just the date to finalise. The confirmed concert will - [A Celebration of British Music concert - 3rd July](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2022/05/27/a-celebration-of-british-music-concert-heckmondwike-on-3rd-july/) - Sunday 3 July at the Holy Spirit Church in Heckmondwike starting at 3pm – reserve your seats now! Chordiality will head to Heckmondwike for its next concert on the back of an outstanding performance at St Columba’s Church in Halifax last weekend. The choir received a marvellous reception from a very appreciative audience who thrilled - [Christmas Concert online](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2020/12/09/the-christmas-concert-2020-recording-is-now-online/) - Chordiality annually holds a sell-out Christmas concert at their headquarters at First Martyrs Church in Heaton. But sadly, this year, along with all music and theatre performances, it has fallen victim to the Covid lockdown measures. For the 300 people that would have attended, the concert has become a traditional start to the festive week - [Recording success](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2021/02/28/christmas-concert-recording-success-prompts-repeat-performance-in-spring/) - The choir recommenced its rehearsals online in January, via Zoom, buoyed by its successful Christmas Concert recording. The virtual, 25-minute concert was recorded individually by the singers, in their own homes, and then carefully patched together by recording expert Richard Reeday. It was then posted on YouTube and widely publicised by choir members to family - [Lockdown recording](https://chordiality.com/index.php/2020/07/03/choir-releases-its-first-lockdown-single-albeit-online/) - The choir is pleased to announce the release of its first lockdown single, with more to follow. Chordiality members have been meeting regularly on Sunday evening for a ‘virtual sing’ using the remote conferencing platform, Zoom. Despite some technical drawbacks, a good time has been had by all, not least in being able to ## Pages - [Welcome to Chordiality](https://chordiality.com/) - Welcome to the official website of Chordiality, the Yorkshire-based choir. Our founder and musical director is Peter Sherlock. The choir has over 40 singers. - [Gallery](https://chordiality.com/index.php/gallery/) - Gallery - Welcome to Chordiality Miscellaneous pictures of the choir (with brief descriptions) in different poses at various events. - [Members' Area](https://chordiality.com/index.php/members/) - Members’ Area - Welcome to the Chordiality Members' Area where you will find all manner of content specially selected for you. - [Chordiality's chosen charity](https://chordiality.com/index.php/chordialitys-adopted-community-organisation/) - Chordiality's adopted community organisation is the Bradford Baby Bank, started just over three years ago and run by four volunteers. - [Events](https://chordiality.com/index.php/whatson/) - [events] - [Haydn's Te Deum](https://chordiality.com/index.php/haydns-te-deum/) - Listen to your part, follow the score highlighted for your part, sing along and learn quickly. Follow the Score Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Listen to the Audio 1. Allegro Soprano Alto Tenor Bass 2. Adagio Soprano Alto Tenor Bass 3. Allegro Moderato Soprano Alto Tenor Bass - [Past Events](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/) - [past_events] - [Privacy Policy](https://chordiality.com/index.php/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: http://robin.chordiality.com. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a - [Contact us](https://chordiality.com/index.php/contact/) - For all choir-related enquiries contact Peter Sherlock (Music Director) on 01535 272896 or email chordiality.choir@hotmail.com - [About Chordiality](https://chordiality.com/index.php/about/) - About Chordiality "CHORDIALITY" is a forty-strong, mixed voice choir, based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The choir started in 1993 as a group of friends. - [Polished Performances](https://chordiality.com/index.php/members/polished-performances/) - Sometimes, listening to a performance of a piece you're learning can help you to learn the piece more quickly. Here is a list of some pieces in Chordiality's repertoire. Listen and sing along with your part. Masters In This Hall Glow Ecce Novum - [Lockdown Talent](https://chordiality.com/index.php/members/lockdown-talent/) - Here is a selection of performances and original compositions, all recorded in isolation on ordinary domestic equipment during the first Covid-19 lockdown. - [Privacy Notice](https://chordiality.com/index.php/members/privacy-notice/) - Privacy Notice - The processing of Personal Data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. - [User](https://chordiality.com/index.php/user/) - [Login](https://chordiality.com/index.php/login/) - [Register](https://chordiality.com/index.php/register/) - [Logout](https://chordiality.com/index.php/logout/) - [Account](https://chordiality.com/index.php/account/) - [Password Reset](https://chordiality.com/index.php/password-reset/) - [Covid-19 and Lockdown](https://chordiality.com/index.php/covid-19/) - Due to the safety conditions operating for the Covid-19 pandemic, the choir, like many other organisations, has had to discontinue meeting for rehearsals. - [Miscellaneous Links](https://chordiality.com/index.php/links/) - Miscellaneous Links Explore articles related to Chordiality taken from other sites around the Internet. Each link opens in a new tab. - [Locations](https://chordiality.com/index.php/home/locations/) - CONTENTS ## Events - [Coming back to Cottingley](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/coming-back-to-cottingley/) - The singers are delighted to be returning to one of their favourite venues, St Mary’s and St Monica’s Church in Cottingley, Bradford. This will be Chordiality’s second outing of the year and the audience will be treated to a new programme of works by contemporary composers with a few well-known numbers included for good measure. - [New venue in Huddersfield](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/new-venue-in-huddersfield/) - As the leaves begin to fall and the autumn winds chill the air, Chordiality heads to yet another new venue, this time in Huddersfield. The choir has been invited to sing at St Patrick’s Church on the outskirts of the town and the singers will be hoping to make a big impression and ‘wow’ their - [Off to Otley for the first concert in 2026](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/off-to-otley-for-the-first-concert-in-2026/) - The singers are delighted to be invited to Otley for what will be the first outing of the year for the choir. Chordiality can expect a warm welcome from the audience at Our Lady and All Saints Church, which is a new venue for Chordiality. The singers will take to the stage with a new - [Nowell! Nowell! Welcome, my Lord, Christemas](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/free-concert-at-cliffe-castle-keighley/) - - 23 New Road, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7HW, West Yorkshire..... Come and join the choir in what will be the first of two Christmas concerts. The Chordiality singers will travel to Yeadon to perform at St Peter and Paul Church for the first of the two for what will be a concert with free admission. - [Nowell! Nowell! Who is there that singeth so?](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/nowell-nowell-who-is-there-that-singeth-so/) - - Heights Lane, Heaton, Bradford BD9 6HZ, West Yorkshire..... Chordiality, of course. And in the second of their two Christmas concerts, the choir is back on its home turf in Bradford. The Chordiality singers will perform their annual Christmas celebration at First Martyrs Church in Heaton, Bradford. This yearly concert is traditionally a sell-out event - [Back at Bradford’s St Barnabas'](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/back-at-bradfords-st-barnabas/) - - Ashwell Road, Heaton, Bradford BD9 4AU, West Yorkshire..... In the final concert of the season before Christmas, Chordiality will stay on home soil with a visit to St Barnabas' Church in Heaton, Bradford. The choir have been regular performers at the church over the years. On this occasion, admission to the concert is free - [Fauré Requiem and more choral favourites](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/chordialitys-summer-spectacular-gala-concert/) - Chordiality are delighted to be sharing the stage with the National Festival Orchestra for a spectacular concert of choral and orchestral classics in Bradford Cathedral. Top of the bill on the evening will be a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s famous Requiem in D minor to a score edited by John Rutter. Written by the composer - [Centre stage at the NAC national conference concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/centre-stage-at-the-nac-national-conference-concert/) - Chordiality has been chosen as one of three choirs to perform at the National Association of Choirs annual conference. This year’s conference will take place in Wakefield. To close the conference proceedings, a concert titled Festival of Yorkshire Choirs will be held on the Saturday evening in the marvellous Riley Smith Hall in nearby Tadcaster. - [Christmas in Bradford](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-in-bradford/) - There’s nothing nicer than celebrating Christmas on your own turf and Chordiality will be back in Bradford on Sunday 22 December for the second of its two Christmas concerts. Last year’s performance was a real triumph and this year’s promises to be just as good. It may be cold outside, snow may fall, but hearts - [Yule love it in Batley!](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/yule-love-it-in-batley/) - This year there are two opportunities to savour the Chordiality Christmas Concert. The first of the two will see the choir travel to one of its favourite venues down in Batley to revel in the beautiful acoustic of St Mary’s Church. It will be a welcomed return and lovely to renew old friendships. Some say - [An autumn evening in Yeadon](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/an-autumn-evening-in-yeadon/) - As the dark nights draw in and autumn takes its grip, what better than an entertaining evening of beautiful song with free admission. Yes, there will be no charge for entry as the church endeavours to raise funds for their parish charity Mary's Meals. Retiring donations, either cash or by card-reader, will enable the charity - [Halifax bound to St Columba's](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/halifax-bound-to-st-columbas/) - The choir's second June concert will see the singers return to St Columba's Church in Halifax. It will be two years since Chordiality last appeared at the church, but a warm reception and a large audience is expected. The church opened in 1934 and was originally dedicated to St Columcille. The name was later changed - [Songs for a Saint at St Edward’s](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/songs-for-a-saint-at-st-edwards/) - 2024 will see the singers travel to pastures new for their first of two spring concerts. Chordiality will introduce their new repertoire with a fundraiser at St Edward’s Church in Clifford, North Yorkshire. The Church of St Edward, King and Confessor opened in 1848 and is an outstanding landmark in the village. A grade II - [‘Wassail, Wassail’ – Christmas Concert at First Martyrs Heaton](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/wassail-wassail-christmas-concert-at-first-martyrs-heaton/) - Hear Chordiality bring Christmas to Bradford - [Hear Chordiality for free at Cliffe Castle](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/hear-chordiality-for-free-at-cliffe-castle-2/) - A collection will be held at the concert for the choir’s current adopted charity, the Bradford Baby Bank. - [30th year opening concert at St Joseph's, Hudds](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/30th-year-opening-concert-in-huddersfield/) - Address - 19 Somerset Road, Huddersfield HD5 9AU -----Hear the choir in action in two lockdown recordings below----- It's been a while but it’s good to be back in Huddersfield. Chordiality sang at St Joseph's Church over five years ago and are delighted to be making a return visit in what is the choir’s 30th year. To celebrate, Chordiality will be singing popular works both old and new with music by Mozart, Vivaldi and Schubert alongside audience favourites such as 'Anthem' from the musical 'Chess', 'As Long As I Have Music' by American arrangers Don Besig and Nancy Price and many more. To hear Chordiality in Huddersfield, tickets just £5, reserve your seats now via email at chordiality.choir@hotmail.com or through a member of the choir. - [30th anniversary concert in Bradford Cathedral](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/30th-anniversary-concert-in-bradford-cathedral/) - Address - Stott Hill, Bradford BD1 4EH -----Hear the choir in action in two lockdown recordings below----- Chordiality will celebrate its 30th year with a magical evening of music in the beautiful acoustics of Bradford Cathedral. Over the 30 years, the choir has performed more than 165 concerts and will delight its cathedral audience with a wide-ranging programme of popular choral favourites. The National Festival Orchestra Strings, led by the leader of the National Festival Orchestra and Lydian String Quartet, Sally Robinson, will accompany the singers in a repertoire to engage all tastes. The choir's programme on the evening will include pieces from Mozart's 'Requiem Mass', Ola Gjeilo’s 'The Ground', Vivaldi's 'Magnificat' and the composition for strings by Karl Jenkins, 'Palladio'. The programme will be complemented with popular choral favourites from the choir's repertoire over the years including the famous power ballad 'Anthem' from the musical 'Chess', made famous by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball, 'As Long As I Have Music' by Don Besig and Nancy Price and many others. To hear Chordiality in Bradford Cathedral, order tickets now, just £16 including wine, via Ticketsource (https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chordiality) or by phone at 07949 696064 or email chordiality.choir@hotmail.com or through a member of the choir. - [Christmas Concert at St Mary’s in Batley](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert-at-st-marys-in-batley/) - Address - Cross Bank Road, Batley WF17 8PQ -----Listen to the choir's 'Joy To The World' recording below----- The choir’s second Christmas Concert for 2022 takes the singers back to Batley for a further performance of this year's festive offering. Chordiality last performed in Batley at the St Mary of the Angels Church to celebrate Christmas in 2017. This was to a large, appreciative audience and another good turnout is expected again this year. The afternoon concert, which starts at 3pm, will ‘deck the halls’ with a selection of festive favourites old and new together with audience carols and Yuletide readings, both amusing and reflective. The concert is guaranteed to bring out the Christmas cheer for the festive period to come. To celebrate Christmas with Chordiality in Batley, order tickets now, just £5 including seasonal refreshments, via email at chordiality.choir@hotmail.com or through a member of the choir or direct from St Mary’s on 01924 474650 or via the website (www.stamarybatley.co.uk). - [Christmas Concert at St Barnabas’ in Heaton](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert-at-st-barnabas-in-heaton/) - Address - Ashwell Road, Heaton, Bradford BD9 4AU -------Listen to choir's 'O Holy Night' recording below------- Join the choir for a Sunday afternoon of seasonal favourites as the Chordiality singers bring the magic of Christmas to St Barnabas’ Church in Heaton, Bradford. Christmas songs and carols alongside Yuletide readings, both reflective and amusing, and rounded off with refreshments will capture the spirit of the season and send everyone home with that Christmas cheer ready for the festive season to come. To celebrate Christmas with Chordiality in Heaton, order tickets now, just £8 including seasonal refreshments, via email at chordiality.choir@hotmail.com or through a member of the choir or directly from St Barnabas' on 07966 948291. - [Best of British concert in Cottingley](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/best-of-british-concert-in-cottingley/) - Chordiality is delighted to be returning to St Mary’s and St Monica’s Church in Cottingley where the choir always receives a warm welcome from an appreciative audience. The afternoon concert on Sunday 9 October, starting at 3pm, should be no exception when the singers will perform their current ‘Best of British’ programme. The guest musician on the day is Bradford flautist Rosie Walsh who has performed with the choir on a number of occasions. The current programme, entitled ‘A Celebration of British Music’, has been extremely well received by audiences and includes well-known numbers that brings out the ‘Best of British’ in us all. The ‘Hallelujah Chorus’, ‘Nimrod’ and a medley from Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera‘ are just a few of many highlights. To hear Chordiality in Cottingley, tickets, just £8, can be reserved via email at chordiality.choir@hotmail.com or through a member of the choir or by telephoning 01274 495911. - [Chordiality in Concert in Halifax](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/chordiality-in-concert-in-halifax/) - Chordiality is delighted to have been asked to perform in Halifax at St Columba’s Church (52 Highroad Well Lane, Halifax HX2 0QF) in an hour-long afternoon concert at 3pm on Sunday 22 May. The charity concert will raise funds towards church activities and a good audience turnout is expected on the day. This will be the singers’ first visit to St Columba’s and the audience will be in for a treat as the choir rolls out much of its new repertoire, which has been titled 'A Celebration of British Music'. The singers will also be joined in Halifax by guest musician, flautist Rosie Walsh, who has guested for Chordiality on many occasions in the past. To hear Chordiality in Halifax, tickets, just £5 including refreshments, can be reserved… …through the church on 07835 444261 or via email at windevney@gmail.com …or through the choir via email at chordiality.choir@hotmail.com or through a member of the choir …or simply purchased on the door. - [A Celebration of British Music in Heckmondwike](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/a-celebration-of-british-music-in-heckmondwike/) - Third time lucky! Chordiality is delighted to be able to confirm a return visit to Holy Spirit Church in Heckmondwike for a summer concert in July. Sadly, two planned concert dates had to be cancelled because of the Covid pandemic. However, both choir and organisers are pleased to announce that a new date has been set for a summer concert which will be on the afternoon of Sunday 3 July. The choir sang at Holy Spirit prior to the pandemic and, at the time, was immediately asked to return. Unfortunately, this was not to be. However, this will now be remedied in July when the Chordiality singers will return to present their new programme, entitled 'A Celebration of British Music'. To enjoy this new ‘Best of British’ programme, tickets, at just £10 including refreshments, can be reserved via email at chordiality.choir@hotmail.com or through a member of the choir or direct from Holy Spirit on 01274 872984. - [Candlelit Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/candlelit-christmas-concert-5/) - ** CANCELLED ** - [Christmas Concert 2021 in Heckmondwike - CANCELLED](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert-2021-in-heckmondwike/) - Heckmondwike Christmas Concert cancelled Due to the increase this week in Covid cases and to ensure the safety of all concerned, it has been agreed that the concert at Holy Spirit Church in Heckmondwike, due to take place this Sunday, 19 December, will now NOT go ahead. Chordiality offers its sincere apologies to everyone who was looking forward to attending. The choir hopes to be able to return to Holy Spirit Church for a concert at some point in the future. In the meantime, we would like to wish everyone a merry and safe Christmas and a happier New Year. - [Christmas Concert 2021 in Bradford](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert-2021-in-bradford/) - The choir is excited to be back performing again and equally delighted that its first post-lockdown performance will be a return visit to St Barnabas’ Church, Heaton, Bradford, which will be one of two venues welcoming the 2021 Christmas Concert – also catch the choir at Holy Spirit Church, Heckmondwike. The hour-long concert at St Barnabas’ will start at 3pm. Alongside a selection of festive favourites and audience carols, the singers will perform a number of new pieces. These include John Rutter’s resounding Gloria, the beautifully simple Ecce Novum by Ola Gjeilo and Glow from the Walt Disney World World of Color Winter Dreams show written by Grammy Award winner Eric Whitacre. Seasonal readings will complement the performance. Refreshments are included. Venue address – St Barnabas’ Church, Ashwell Road, Heaton, Bradford BD9 4AU Tickets just £8 including refreshments. Reserve seats now via email at chordiality.choir@hotmail.com or through a member of the choir. - [Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert-5/) - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-13/) - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-18/) - Featuring special guests - Notability, a wind and saxophone quartet. ** POSTPONED ** - [The Armed Man](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/the-armed-man/) - Karl Jenkins - The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace ** CANCELLED ** - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-17/) - ** CANCELLED ** - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-16/) - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-15/) - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-14/) - [Candlelit Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/candlelit-christmas-concert-4/) - [Candlelit Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/candlelit-christmas-concert-3/) - [Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert-4/) - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-11/) - [25th Anniversary Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/25th-anniversary-concert/) - Choral classics featuring choir, orchestra and soloists of Chordiality, including the Lydian String Quartet and Notability. The concert will include a performance of Mozart's Requiem, based on the latest performing edition using research on the composition and Mozart's pupil Süssmayr's contribution to the work. Tickets from members of the choir or 07949 696064. - [Candlelit Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/candlelit-christmas-concert-2/) - [Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert-3/) - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-8/) - [Charity Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/charity-concert/) - With guests Steeton Male Voice Choir - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-9/) - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-10/) - [Candlelit Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert/) - [Batley Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-5/) - [Sowerby Bridge Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-6/) - [Harrogate Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/harrogate-concert/) - [St Barnabas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-7/) - [Candlelit Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-carol-concert-2/) - [Thornton Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-carol-concert-3/) - [Holy Trinity Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-3/) - [Faure's Requiem accompanied by Skipton Camerata](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/faures-requiem-accompanied-by-skipton-camerata/) - [Cottingley Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-4/) - [Candlelit Christmas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/candlelit-christmas-concert/) - [Christmas Concert, Ripon](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-carol-concert/) - [Skipton Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert/) - [A Concert in Aid of Macmillan Nurses](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/a-concert-in-aid-of-macmillan-nurses/) - [St Barnabas Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-2/) - [Concert](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/concert-12/) - [Christmas Concert, Ripon](https://chordiality.com/index.php/past-events/christmas-concert-2/) ## Locations - [St Patrick's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-patricks-church/) - [St Mary's and St Monica's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-marys-and-st-monicas-church-3/) - [Our Lady and All Saints Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/our-lady-and-all-saints-church/) - [St Barnabas' Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-barnabas-church-3/) - [First Martyrs Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/first-martyrs-church-5/) - [St Peter and Paul Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-peter-and-paul-church-2/) - [Riley Smith Hall](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/riley-smith-hall/) - [Bradford Cathedral](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/bradford-cathedral-3/) - [St Columba's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-columbas-church-6/) - [First Martyrs Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/first-martyrs-church-4/) - [First Martyrs Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/first-martyrs-church-3/) - [St Mary's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-marys-church/) - [St Peter and Paul Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-peter-and-paul-church/) - [St Columba's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-columbas-church-5/) - [St Columba's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-columbas-church-4/) - [St Edward's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-edwards-church/) - [Cliffe Castle Museum](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/cliffe-castle-museum-2/) - [First Martyrs Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/first-martyrs-church-2/) - [Cliffe Castle Museum](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/cliffe-castle-museum/) - [St Peter and St Paul Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-peter-and-st-paul-church-3/) - 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[St Mary’s and St Monica’s Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-marys-and-st-monicas-church/) - [St Columba's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-columbas-church-3/) - [St Columba's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-columbas-church-2/) - [St Columba's Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-columbas-church/) - [St Barnabas' Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-barnabas-church/) - [Holy Spirit Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/holy-spirit-church-2/) - [Holy Spirit Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/holy-spirit-church/) - [Our Lady and All Saints, Otley](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/our-lady-and-all-saints-otley/) - [St Michael & All Angels Church, Haworth](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-michael-all-angels-church-haworth/) - [St Mary's, Halifax](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-marys-halifax/) - [Holy Spirit Church, Heckmondwike](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/holy-spirit-church-heckmondwike/) - [St Joseph, Barnoldswick](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-joseph-barnoldswick/) - [St Johns the Evangelist, Cleckheaton](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-johns-the-evangelist-cleckheaton/) - [St Joseph's Church, Keighley](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-josephs-church-keighley/) - [Bradford Grammar School](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/bradford-grammar-school/) - [Saint Joseph's, Huddersfield](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/saint-josephs-huddersfield/) - [Saint Mary of the Angels](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/saint-mary-of-the-angels/) - [St Mark's Church, Harrogate](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-marks-church-harrogate/) - [Sacred Heart and St Patrick's, Sowerby Bridge](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/sacred-heart-and-st-patricks-sowerby-bridge/) - [St Mary's, Batley](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-marys-batley/) - [Saints Mary and Monica](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/saints-mary-and-monica/) - [Bradford Cathedral](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/bradford-cathedral/) - [Holy Trinity Church, Queensbury](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/holy-trinity-church-queensbury/) - [St James's Church, Thornton](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-jamess-church-thornton/) - [St Barnabas' Church, Heaton](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-barnabas-church-heaton/) - [St Saviour's, Harden](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-saviours-harden/) - [St Michael & All Angels Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-michael-all-angels-church/) - [St Wilfrid's Church, Ripon](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/st-wilfrids-church-ripon/) - [First Martyrs Church](https://chordiality.com/index.php/locations/first-martyrs-church/) ## News Tickers - [Great to be back](https://chordiality.com/index.php/ticker/a-fitting-celebration-for-30-years-of-singing/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://chordiality.com/index.php/category/uncategorized/)