The Philomel Singers will be performing a wide-ranging programme of songs in the wonderful setting of Edington Priory, a favourite venue for the choir, on Saturday 16th December at 7.30pm.
The acclaimed local choir will be under the direction of Michael Johnson and accompanied by Stephen Cooke.
They will be joined by the Wiltshire Violin Virtuosi and a percussion ensemble and will present an eclectic mix of songs and music from traditional to modern with accompanied and solo works. This is a fundraising evening and all profits from this free concert will be donated to Cancer Research UK. Refreshments will also be available during the interval.
The Philomel Singers are a female voice choir founded in 1989 who sing a wide range of music and give at least three concerts a year to raise funds for local, national and international charities. Over the past 28 years, The Philomel Singers have raised well over £35,000. Charities supported include Julia’s House, The Royal British Legion, Children’s Hospice South West, Dorothy House, Help for Heroes, Wiltshire Air Ambulance, RNLI, Save the Children
More information about the choir can be found on the website www.philomel trowbridge.co.uk.
If you are interested in joining or would like to have a chat about raising funds for your charity, please contact their Secretary, Fiona Wood, on 858878 or e-mail philomel@btinternet.com
