… and Jupiter visible in Oxford

2/4Highlights included performances of Elgar’s "The Music Makers," a summer programme of French choral music, and an acclaimed performance of Handel’s "Messiah" i n Ashbourne. The year concluded with a carol concert in Matlock in December, featuring Harlequin Brass.

3/4Looking ahead, the 2026 season will feature Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" on 21 March, a choral workshop on Haydn’s "Creation" with President Neil Ferris on 2 May, and the 53rd season finale, "A Night at the Opera," on 11 July.

4/4Prospective singers are welcome to attend the first two rehearsals of the new season, starting 6 January, 19:30–21:30. For enquiries, contact: secretaryderbyshiresingers@gmail.com. Rehearsals are held at Presentation Convent, Chesterfield Rd, Matlock DE4 3FT Matlock DE4 3FT #derbyshiresingers2026

4/4Prospective singers are welcome to attend the first two rehearsals of the new season, starting 6 January, 19:30–21:30. For enquiries, contact: secretaryderbyshiresingers@gmail.com. Rehearsals are held at Presentation Convent, Chesterfield Rd, Matlock DE4 3FT Matlock DE4 3FT #derbyshiresingers2026

3/4Looking ahead, the 2026 season will feature Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" on 21 March, a choral workshop on Haydn’s "Creation" with President Neil Ferris on 2 May, and the 53rd season finale, "A Night at the Opera," on 11 July.

2/4Highlights included performances of Elgar’s "The Music Makers," a summer programme of French choral music, and an acclaimed performance of Handel’s "Messiah" i n Ashbourne. The year concluded with a carol concert in Matlock in December, featuring Harlequin Brass.

I haven’t once watched any of my favourite podcasts. I much prefer the spoken word. And I agree entirely with Marie re the ‘camera-ready’ - I listen for the ideas and the humour.

👉 Book now: derbyshiresingers.org/future-concerts

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Featuring:
✨ Harlequin Brass – the dazzling 10‑piece ensemble 🎺
🎤 Tenor Philippe Durrant (Ferrier Award winner, ENO)
🎹 Accompanist George Parsons

Festive favourites, joyful sing‑alongs & music to warm your season 🎼🎶

Unbelievably worrying and probably done with cowed disposition and the mantra that “we have to deal with the world as it is and not as we would like it”😡. WELL, MOBILISE TO CHANGE IT THEN 📣📣📣

Join us at Wheeldon Hall, Highfields School, Lumsdale, Matlock DE4 5NA for a festive evening with @derbyshiresingers, Harlequin Brass, tenor Philippe Durrant, and accompanist George Parsons.
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Start your celebration s with us @derbyshiresingers and our guests.