Weekly Updates – Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

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UPDATED FRIDAY 15 MAY 2026

Standing Plan for Brigantes Concert

UPDATED WEDNESDAY 13 MAY 2026 – FROM DARIUS

Hello. Three important documents attached: A table summarising exactly who is singing in which semichorus; some information about how the semichorus is chosen, and some points about each movement with the stands and sits – please mark these in your copy (and perhaps delete any previous instructions!)

It’s sounding really fantastic so thanks to you all for your hard work – it will be a great concert! Best wishes Darius

SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026

Dear member of Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

Our next rehearsal is Tues 12 May 2026, St Andrew’s Church Psalter Lane,

7.00-8:45pm: Mendelssohn Elijah and Last Night of the Proms repertoire

8:45-9:15pm: Holst Planets – semi-chorus only.

Please collect your music for the Proms repertoire, hire charge £2, correct change welcome.

Georgina’s workshop will be held 6:30-6:55 in the back room.

Please check the Singing List for the Proms concert: link below

If you are not planning to sing in this concert and you appear on this list please tell .

Last_night_of_the_proms_singing_list_16_May_2026

Message from Ros Hobson

England Concert with Brigantes Orchestra Saturday 16 May 2026 7.30pm Sheffield Cathedral

Please use the link below to access the Concert Notice for the above concert. If you are taking part in this concert please read this carefully.

CONCERT_NOTICE_BRIGANTES_CONCERT_16_May

We will be standing for this concert so if you require a seat please email Georgina Hulse () and she will make arrangements for you. If you spot any errors or omissions please let me know and I will do my best to resolve them. Some issues will have to wait until the afternoon rehearsal so that we can explore the options available to us. There will be copies of the Concert Notice available for you to photograph at the rehearsals on Tuesday 12 May 2026. I will also bring a small number of hard copies.

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 planning to produce weekly rehearsal notes starting next season, so that those who have to miss a rehearsal don’t miss essential instructions.

Many thanks to the 2 first basses who have volunteered to be on the notes panel. We need more volunteers! This will be done on a rota basis so will not be an onerous task. Many members commented in the membership survey that they would be happy to help with smaller non-committee roles: this is an ideal opportunity to do just that. 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 dates NB: the compulsory tutti rehearsal for Elijah is Sunday 7 June 11:00-14:00
Darius’ concerts
Singing opportunities

Best wishes

Christine Pennington, Secretary

Secretary@sheffieldphil.org

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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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SPC Update for Sunday 10 May 2026