Simon Wright has been Chorus Master since 1975.
He is Organist at Ampleforth Abbey and Musical Director and Principal Conductor of both the Britten Singers and the City of York Guildhall Orchestra. His reputation as a conductor is now established and his discography includes recordings on which he conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Wallace Collection. He conducts two of the three concerts the Festival Chorus promotes each season. He also has an international reputation as an organ soloist. He writes musical arrangements for the Wallace Collection and other groups (he also writes some very amusing arrangements of popular Christmas songs for LFC!). But above all he keeps the choir working hard and having fun at rehearsals with his lively combination of instruction, banter and musical jokes.
Interested in joining the choir?
Singers are always welcome, ring the Choir Secretary, Fiona Kirkby on 0113 233 3310 (day) or 0113 275 5129 (evenings), e-mail Fiona here
You don't have to sing to join in:: Why not become a Friend of LFC? Let us keep you in touch with forthcoming events and join the Chorus in its social events (and we do have some good parties....). Ring the Friends' Organiser on 0113 266 1955 for details
The Leeds Festival Chorus Youth Choir
This choir has been formed for young singers between 13 and 18. It gives regular performances during the year, singing a wide range of music. Its Director and principal conductor is Katherine Rushby.
For more information on the LFC Youth Choir ring 01422 378436, e-mail Katherine here,or simply come to one of the rehearsals. They are held in the Leeds Civic Theatre (room 1 D2) every Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. All young singers are warmly welcomed to this growing group - soprano, alto, tenor, bass; or just don't know but like to sing. Unsure about the Classics? The youth choir launches into songs from the musicals, jazz, spirituals, classical and contemporary. Come and try it! (Tell your friends and meet some new ones!)
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