John Dunford
Altos
Full choir
Greg Smith
Men
About the society
Ripon Choral Society, under its conductor John Dunford and accompanist Greg Smith performs three or four concerts each year in the magnificent setting of Ripon Cathedral. The Society, with over 200 singing members, is one of the largest in Yorkshire. The Society is currently going from strength to strength, having recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our concerts in the near future, perhaps even as a singing member, a patron or a friend.
 

What the press has said

The choir sang with utter conviction, achieving an extraordinary quiet, ethereal sound in the opening movement. Phrases were beautifully shaped, with a clarity of intonation that is rare in amateur choral singing.

Tim Robinson.
Darlington and Stockton Times.
March 2008.

Ripon Choral Society gave a rousing and vibrant performance...singing with considerable conviction and commitment. Greg Smith provided the accompaniment with panache and enormous dexterity.

Marilynne Davies.
Ripon Gazette.
June 2007.

 

Dunford has that type of character that persuades people to do things they never dreamed possible, and to perform as if their lives depend upon it.

David Denton.
Yorkshire Post.
April 2006.

Ripon Choral Society's 50th birthday concert that in every way proved such a sheer delight, their singing skilful and abounding in enthusiasm.

David Denton.
Yorkshire Post.
June 2004.

Ripon Choral Society is a Registered Charity no. 500486, supported by Making Music and by the Arts Council.   NFMS logo   Arts council logo
 

Update for members

Please retain copies of Creation to return at first rehearsal in Sept.

 

First rehearsal for Elijah - Sept 9th 2009.

 
[Last updated 21st June 2009]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next concert

Mendelssohn: Elijah
 

19.30 Saturday November 14th 2009
Ripon Cathedral

 

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From October tickets will also be on sale from Ripon travel, Kath Lupton or choir members. Click here for full details of how to buy tickets.