Welcome to the Washburn Valley Choir website!
Follow the links above to see more about us.
Stop Press
Due to the Corona Virus we have been out of action, but a recommencement has been possible and we are singing at the 2021 Carol Services.
We always welcome new members – visit our contact page for details.
About
The Washburn Valley Choir rehearses regularly on Monday evenings at St Oswald’s Church, Leathley. We sing on special occasions at the churches within the Washburn Valley.
After 4 years in its current format the choir continues to thrive and serve the churches of the valley; we currently number 6 Sopranos, 5 Altos, 4 Tenors and 5 Basses. We are supported by some very accomplished accompanists…!
We sing mainly at church services, but occasionally there is scope for performing at other celebrations, as evidenced by our Flower Festival appearance 2 years ago, when members of the Wharfe Valley Male Voice Choir and Madrigalis joined us to make a very happy sound.
We attend key church events, including Easter, Harvest and Christmas.
As choral director I encourage the choir to sing to their maximum capabilities in a friendly and positive atmosphere. We have tackled a wide range of repertoire and it is a continuous learning process.
Alistair Wood
Blog
Harvest Festivals 2018
Friday 21st September saw us singing at Blubberhouses church, wonderfully accompanied by Jamie Hudson on the tiny organ at St. Andrews! The congregation and choir were treated to a magnificent supper and drinks at The Hopper Lane afterwards.
Good Friday
The WVC sang two pieces at the Norwood chapel Good Friday service: “Ubi Caritas” by Durufle and “Were You There?” by Bob Chilcott.
Palm Sunday
The WVC sang two pieces at the Leathley Palm Sunday service – The Feast Of Palms by Alan Bullard, and Hosanna by Victoria.
Contact
Contact Alistair Wood (MD) on 01132843109 or 07739243354.
Contact Gwyneth Pettit (Choir Secretary) on 01943880628.