Sing Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus with Blyth Symphony Orchestra
We warmly invite you to join a special scratch choir for a one-off festive performance of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, accompanied by Blyth Symphony Orchestra, as part of our Christmas Concert.
Whether you currently sing with a local choir or simply enjoy choral singing, we would be delighted to have you join us for this special occasion.
Concert Details
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church, Plessey Road, Blyth, NE24 3AB
Date: Friday 11th December
Concert: 7:30 pm
Choir Rehearsals
There will be two rehearsals before the concert:
- Sunday 22nd November: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Sunday 29th November: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Rehearsal venue:
Yamaha Music School
3 Seaforth Street
Blyth
NE24 1AY
Concert Day
The schedule for the day will be:
- 5:30 pm – Choir arrival and load-in
- 6:15 pm – Rehearsal with the orchestra, including the Hallelujah Chorus and selected carols
- 7:00 pm – Doors open to the public
- 7:30 pm – Christmas Concert begins
Registration is now closed and spaces are full. Thank you to all those who have registered to take part.
Neil Morton – Conductor
Blyth Symphony Orchestra and the scratch choir will be conducted by Neil Morton. He is currently the conductor for both Wansbeck Voices and Ashington & District Male Voice Choir.
Academically, Neil received his York Degree in 1998 and a Masters degree in Music in 2002 from Newcastle University. During his Masters, Neil studied conducting under Eric Cross. Since then he has developed extensive experience leading community music projects and groups.
