Join us now as we prepare a concert of Vivaldi, old and new in November!
Hallam Choral Society is a vibrant and welcoming mixed-voice choir that combines passion for singing with a commitment to musical excellence.
We are non-auditioned, and rehearse on Monday evenings in Hallam Community Hall, Sheffield 10.
Fees can be paid annually at £160 or per term. Major concessions for younger singers.
Concerts are 3 or 4 times a year ranging from informal concerts in our rehearsal venue to a sold-out Sheffield City Hall or Cathedral in conjunction with a larger choir and orchestra.
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Our members say:
“I’ve sung with HCS a few times over the last few years. Some tremendous occasions singing Beethoven 9 in Sheffield Cathedral, and Mahler 2 to a sold out City Hall, and most recently in the chorus for Carmen. Kate really gets the best out of us and picks a great repertoire emphasising the importance of singing works by living composers and female composers. I re-joined the choir recently having been to two of their recent concerts and found myself wishing I was singing rather than watching!”
“I moved to Sheffield in the pandemic and was mortified to be leaving my Lancaster choir. I was very lonely and depressed about moving, so one of my priorities was to find another choir that was similar to the one I had left.
I was lucky enough to find Hallam Choral. I was made welcome by everyone and felt at home immediately! It changed my life, quite literally! I feel happy about being in Sheffield now and I no longer miss Lancaster. I have met a lot of lovely people and hopefully I have made friends for life.”
‘Joining Hallam Choral Society has made such a difference to my life since moving to Sheffield and not really knowing anyone. I was made to feel so welcome by everyone – they really are a friendly bunch.
Kate and Martin bring such a relaxed professionalism to rehearsals and always manage to bring out the best in us – we are very lucky to have them.
I’ve been in choirs before but never one with such a good vibe as this one – Monday nights are something I look forward to every week now!’
“I decided to join Hallam Choral Society after moving to Sheffield for work and feeling lonely because I didn’t know anyone in the city. Since I joined I have made some wonderful friends in many of the choir members, and I find that going to practice and concerts gives me a sense of purpose that I desperately needed. The Hallam Choral Society has a wonderful sense of community and I would encourage anyone to join.”
“I joined Hallam Choral Society in 1980 (known then as the Hallam Singers) … It has been a privilege to sing amongst such a friendly choir and Monday evenings are something to really look forward to.
During the past 44 years Musical Directors have come and gone but we are very grateful to now have Kate Thompson as our latest M.D. as she inspires us in every rehearsal.
I have many wonderful memories with the choir, from singing in York Minster in 1981 to singing Carmina Burana in St.John’s Church, Ranmoor, in 2010.”
“I enjoy singing but hadn’t sung in a choir since school. Hallam Choral Society has high standards, a professional approach and a variety of interesting and varied pieces. I really enjoy Monday evenings and appreciate classical music much more.
A recent special moment one was singing in the City Hall last year with other choirs, a full orchestra and an audience of some 2,000 people. Singing the final movement at full volume was spine tingling!”
