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About the Chorus
The University of Manchester Chorus was founded in 1936 as the official choral society of the University. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength performing a huge range of great works from choral repertoire in its Christmas and spring concerts. Under its present conductor, Marcus Farnsworth (who is also a distinguished young baritone), University Chorus has become one of the best choirs in the region.
University Chorus is none auditioning which means whatever your ability or past experience you are welcome to join. Membership is open to the public as well as university members. Please see our 'Joining' page for more details.
The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and with breaks during rehearsals, there is always time to meet new people and catch up with friends. The University Chorus aims to be all inclusive and as well as singing we aim to have fun so please come and join us!
Sample Audio Tracks
Every concert performed by University Chorus is recorded and is the available for purchase by members later on in the year. Below are a few samples of the Chorus in action with more soon to follow.
Verdi Requiem - March 2007
Dies Irae (328 KB - mp3)
Poulenc, Gloria - December 2006
Laudamus te (273 KB - mp3)
Haydn, Nelson Mass - March 2006
Kyrie (814 KB - mp3)
Sanctus (919 KB - mp3)
Handel, Israel in Egypt - December 2005
He rebuked the Red Sea (337 KB - mp3)
But the water overwhelmed their enemies (496 KB - mp3)
N.B. These extracts are at much lower sampling quality than the original recordings and CDs produced.