Derbyshire community choir sings music from seven decades at afternoon concert

Somercotes Community Choir will be celebrating its 70th anniversary and the Queen's 70-year reign at a concert on October 22.

A Derbyshire choir will reflect on seven decades of music in an afternoon concert.

Somercotes Community Singers will perform songs from Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado, Verdi’s Speed Your Journey, South Pacific and A Chorus Line as well as chart hits by Queen and Elton John at Somercotes Village Hall on October 22, 2022.

Katie Jinks, who chairs the choir which is now in its 72nd year, said: “We thought we should choose music which covers past and present and hope the audience appreciate the varied programme.”

The choral society’s musical director is Neil Farley of Belper and the accompanist is John Hobbs of Risley.

Shirland Training Brass Band will support the choir during this New and Old, Funny and Bold concert, starting at 2pm.

Tickets at £9 are available from Pam on 01773 602335.

The choir practices at Swanwick Methodist Church every Tuesday at 7.15pm and welcomes new members, particularly men. For further information on membership contact David on 07949 322717 or Katie on 07963 514679.