Guilsfield Singers end 2025 with well-received concerts

Guilsfield Singers closed 2025 with three well-received performances of 'Sing Noel, Alleluiah!' and will resume rehearsals on January 16 ahead of a Come & Sing Vivaldi's Gloria event on January 24.

Guilsfield Singers closed 2025 with a series of festive performances that drew appreciative audiences. The choir presented 'Sing Noel, Alleluiah!' across three venues in December and worked with guest soloists and instrumentalists. Musical leadership for the concerts was shared, and the group took a Christmas break before planned January rehearsals and a community Come & Sing event. Details for the January event were reported with a local contact listed for further information. What happened: - On December 14 the choir performed at Guilsfield Community Centre under James Llewelyn Jones to a packed audience, featuring mezzo soprano Samantha Lewis-Widnall and flautist Mari van Hulzen. - On December 17 the choir sang at St Mary’s Church, Kinnerley under Sarah Garrett, with a mix of choir numbers, a trio, a duet and audience carol singing. - On December 21 Guilsfield Singers joined Midlands Hospital Choir and Phoenix Singers at Birmingham Town Hall with organ, Gemini brass ensemble and soprano Denise Leigh, conducted by James Llewelyn Jones; he was reported as saying he was proud of the group’s achievements since May. - Concert programmes included seasonal pieces and individual contributions such as a jazz arrangement of 'The First Nowel' and readings by choir members. - The choir will return to rehearsal on January 16 and is scheduled to hold a 'Come & Sing Vivaldi's Gloria' on Saturday January 24 at Welshpool Methodist Church, 10.30am–4pm, with music and light refreshments; contact details were given in the report. Summary: The reported concerts rounded off the choir’s year and were described as warmly received by audiences and participants. Rehearsals resume on January 16, followed by the planned Come & Sing Vivaldi's Gloria event on January 24.