Weekly Updates – Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

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UPDATED SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026

Dear member of Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

Our next rehearsal is Tues 19 May 2026, St Andrew’s Church Psalter Lane, 7.00-9.00pm

We will be rehearsing Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Please check the Elijah Singing List 7 June 2026 (also see link below) as soon as possible. If you are not planning to sing in this concert and you appear on this list, tell . It is really important for planning and programme printing purposes that we finalise the singing list in good time.
See also the instructions and stands/sits for the Elijah concert at the link alongside, do ensure these are in your copy: Elijah – Instructions, stands and sits
Flyers for the Elijah concert are alongside – a pdf file which is best for emailing and two jpeg files (front and back pages) best for sharing on Whats App and social media. Please spread to friends and family. Elijah pdf file Elijah flyer front Elijah flyer back

Message from Ros Hobson

Thank you to all who took part in last night’s concert with Brigantes Orchestra in Sheffield Cathedral. Quentin Clare (Brigantes MD) was thrilled with the event and wishes to thank everyone for their hard work, musicianship and professionalism. Hopefully this will lead to more collaborations with them. Thanks Ros

Funeral Friday 29th May at 2pm at St Nicholas Church, High Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LG.

The Chorus has received a request to sing at a funeral, details above. The family of the deceased gentleman said that he attended many of our concerts and greatly enjoyed them. We will sing the hymn “How Great Thou Art”. A sign-up sheet will be available on Tue, please consider supporting this request.

Chatsworth Summer Sing in the Rose Garden on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 13:00.

We will once again be performing at this event; a sign-up sheet will be available on Tuesday.

Librarian Posts

We are looking for new librarians as Alan and Rosemary will be standing down at the next AGM. Please contact if you can help.
Feel free to have a chat with Alan or Rosemary to find out more. We want to find new people for the role as soon as possible so that there is time for job shadowing and learning. You would need to be able to drive, have access to a vehicle and be able to transport scores.
You would need to be computer literate and have access to a computer to deal with the ordering and returning of music and other music related tasks. Some space at home to receive music orders before distribution to the choir would be desirable but not essential.
Our music library is currently housed in the attic of Broomhill library. We are currently looking for a more accessible home for our library. If you know of anyone or anywhere that has a suitable space to house our library please let Jo, Alan or Rosemary know.

More volunteers needed to produce rehearsal notes, starting next season

We are looking for more volunteers to produce weekly rehearsal notes starting next season, so that those who have to miss a rehearsal don’t miss essential instructions. Please contact Secretary@sheffieldphil.org

End of Season Social: Sunday 7 June 2026, 6:45pm, book by 24 May please

The Forum Sheffield, 129 Division Street, Sheffield S3 7SB

Everyone who is coming needs to book in with the venue in advance, whether you are having food or just drinks. So, please use this link to book your place for drinks only (pay at the bar) or to book and pay for the buffet (£15 per person). You can book for yourself and your guests, or you can send the link to your guests for them to book for themselves. Book for end of season social

Please see our website for all other details.

http://www.sheffieldphil.org/
2025-26 Rehearsal schedule
Preparing the music
2025-26 and 2026-27 Diary datesNB: the compulsory tutti rehearsal for Elijah is Sun 7 Jun 11:00-14:00
Darius’ concerts
Singing opportunities

Best wishes, Christine Pennington, Secretary, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

REMINDERS from previous updates

Health and Safety at St Andrew’s Church – Please read: Health and Safety at St Andrew’s Mar 2026

Parking for rehearsals at St Andrew’s: Please contact if you need one of the limited number of parking spaces we have available for those with access needs. We need you to do this even if you were previously on Jim’s parking list. As we are not the only group with access to the car park unfortunately we cannot guarantee spaces – so we advise you arrive early.

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Charity Mozartathon, 6-7 June 2026 from 10am

You are invited to join Chris Wiltshire as he performs all of Mozart’s Piano Sonatas, Variations, Fantasias and Duets (with Jonathan Lazell) in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Drop in and meet the family at 27 Hallam Grange Rise, S10 4BE. Chris is dedicating this event to his wife Pat, a long standing former member of the Chorus.

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COPIES OF WEEKLY UPDATES AND ATTACHMENTS

SPC weekly update 17 May 2026

SPC Update for Sunday 10 May 2026; attachments from two further emails in the following week

SPC Update 3 May 2026

SPC Weekly Update 26 April 2026