The Kinder Chorus & our Choral Director Joyce Ellis MBE welcome new recruits. We are a mixed adult classical choir, with no audition to join. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at the Uniting Church Whaley Bridge. Our focus is on giving all levels of talent the opportunity to experience exciting performances, with great support and fun within the group. The … Read More
Children’s Choir
Grand finale for Kinder Children’s Choirs Joyce Ellis established the Kinder Children’s Choirs of the High Peak in 1991, so 30 years ago. Over the past three decades it has been a great joy and a privilege for us to witness the wonderful music made by hundreds of children and young people from the High Peak and beyond. Joyce has … Read More
High Sheriff of Derbyshire
The Kinder Choirs Trust and Joyce Ellis are delighted that Louise Potter D.L. has been appointed as High Sheriff of Derbyshire. Louise is a former Chairman of the Trust and is currently a Trustee and Treasurer. She was installed on 8 April and holds this prestigious office for one year. Louise lives in Buxton and her role as Sheriff will … Read More
Yvonne Howard – Life Patron
Internationally renowned opera singer Yvonne Howard has been made a Life Patron of the Kinder Choirs. Yvonne has been a hands on supporter of the choirs for nearly 20 years. As a teenager she was in the Staffordshire Youth Choir and appreciates the value that singing brings to young people. She has performed many times with Kinder as well as … Read More
Join our Award Winning Choir!
Everyone is welcome from age 7 upwards. No auditions! Gain a life-long love of music, new friendships and important life-skills We sing a huge variety of songs, including hits from musicals and shows, pop, classical and jazz. We hold weekly rehearsals with affordable termly subscriptions with bursaries available. Uniforms are provided. We offer some of the most outstanding performance opportunities … Read More
Kinder Chorus Registration
Kinder Chorus open for new term registration! Come and join Kinder Chorus for its new season with rehearsals starting on 1st May 2019 – and a warm-up ‘taster session’ on 10th April 2019. The choir’s next performance, at the beautiful Buxton Opera House, will be a bumper show of choral classics including the Hallelujah Chorus, Zadok the Priest, Ave Verum, … Read More
Kinder Choirs Star in Chart-Topper
Kinder Choirs of the High Peak provided the children’s chorus for a classical recording that has just been named ‘Choral Disc of the Month’ by the BBC – and now they are looking for new members to join them! Founder Director of the Choirs, Joyce Ellis, said it was an outstanding accolade. “When you consider that we are an amateur … Read More
In the Mood!
Join this award-winning Choir for an uplifting and moving journey through song, with a captivating and exciting mix of choral favourites including Michael Kamen’s Band of Brothers and John William’s Hymn to the Fallen from the film Saving Private Ryan. BUXTON OPERA HOUSE, Saturday, 23 June at 7.30pm Tickets £18, £14.50. Concessions available. Box Office 0845 1272190