Heyford Singers is a community choir formed in 2002 in Nether Heyford.   The idea emerged from the wish of a couple of local ladies – who still play an important part in managing the affairs of the choir – to have something else in the community which would not only provide an opportunity for social contact but would also give many people the chance to sing in a less formal setting than exists in many choirs, which concentrate on ‘serious’ music.

Since 2002 the choir has grown and now has over 50 members who are drawn from various villages, as well as a few members from Northampton and Daventry.   It performs in two productions each year - two concerts at Christmastime, and two more in the Spring, one of which is raise funds for the Baptist Church and the Parish Church.

Rehearsals in Nether Heyford Village Hall, which are serious but relaxed occasions, alternate between Thursday and Friday each week, between September and May.   The choir believes that fun plays a large part in the creation of pleasure from singing - and exercises this philosophy frequently.

The Musical Director is distinguished and talented local musician and conductor, Mary Rice, and since the beginning she has moulded a disparate group of singers and would-be-singers into a choir which has, justifiably, gained a reputation for producing varied programmes, coupled with consistently first class performances.

An early decision to support local and national charities from raffles held at concert time, has resulted in almost £6000 being donated over the past eight years.

Although we currently have a full complement of sopranos, altos and basses, like many other choirs we would warmly welcome tenors to supplement the section, which has recently been reduced in number as singers have become unavailable for various reasons. 

If you are interested (to sing in any part, but particularly in the tenor section) please contact the Director of Music, Mary Rice on 01327 340101 or the Secretary, Maureen Wright on 01327 340789.

Date of next concert: Saturday 18 June 2011 at 7.30pm

in St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, Nether Heyford

Tickets available on door

Site updated 13 September 2011