Welcome to The Skipton Choir!
About the Skipton Choir
Under our Musical Director, David Weale-Davey, The Skipton Choir seeks to provide a fun, enthusiastic environment in which anyone can come and learn to sing, regardless of experience or ability. No auditions required, just a passion for singing and a desire to learn, as with us you will learn to improve your technique and develop as part of the choir. Our rehearsals are energetic and fun, with the joy of singing at their core, and there is plenty of opportunity to perform at events in and around Skipton.
Our repertoire includes a wide range of contemporary music, including popular songs, and music from films and theatre, all of which we sing in 4-part harmony. With us, you'll find not only your voice, but long-lasting friends.​
The Skipton Choir will next be performing on April 12 at Holy Trinity Church, Skipton to raise funds for the church's new eco-friendly heating system. The choir is always welcoming new members. To find out more, go to: www. theskiptonchoir.co.uk
Recent Choir News
Skipton choir join forces with The Tenmours for birthday concert
Craven Herald & Pioneer
20th December 2024
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SKIPTON-based musicians and singers joined forces for a tour-de-force concert to raise money for Martin House Children's Hospice.
The Skipton Choir and The Tenmours came together for the choir's fifth anniversary concert at Skipton Town Hall and with barely a spare seat in the house, raised an impressive £2,000 towards the Boston Spa hospice's new build project, which aims to replace part of its existing premises.
The 70-strong choir performed in full harmony, singing energetic arrangements of well-known songs such as 'Fields of Gold', 'Happy', and 'Defying Gravity' - from the musical Wicked.
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A particular highlight was their soulful mash-up of 'Oh When the Saints' with 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot'.
The choir's musical director, David Weale-Davey said afterwards, "The concert was one of the best we’ve performed. The choir sounded stunning and showcased lots of different styles and genres. It was a truly polished performance, and I was extremely proud."
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During the second half, The Tenmours treated the audience to some of their original songs, including the haunting 'Elise', and a song dedicated to Yorkshire – 'No place like home'.
A spokesperson for The Skipton Choir said: "For the finale, both ensembles came together to perform a special number written by Alex Seymour-Johnson of The Tenmours, in response to the crisis in Ukraine. 'We are Listening', originally performed by the band, has been sensitively arranged for choirs. It was the first time that the band had performed the song with the backing of a full choir, making for a truly moving finale."
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​A cheque for £2,000 has been presented to Roma Turner, community ambassador for Martin House, by David Weale-Davey, Skipton Choir's musical director, and Carol Squire, chair of the choir committee. Roma expressed her sincere gratitude to all those involved, and to the audience for their generosity and support.
​Here is a video of "We are Listening" by The Tenmours, which we were honoured to perform with The Tenmours themselves!
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To view some more videos from the concert, please click here.
