One of the Northwest's foremost chamber choirs since 1970
Dove Is All You Need
Our recent concert on 14th March featured three works by contemporary composer Jonathan Dove. He was kind enough to talk to us about the pieces, his work more generally, and to answer some searing questions from choir members. You can watch clips from our conversation with Jonathan Dove, and read transcripts of them!
Feed the Byrds!
Our Crowdfunder was an amazing success but if you missed the boat, don't worry, it is still open for your kind support! Please visit our Crowdfunder page to find out how you can support us.
The William Byrd Singers are one of the foremost chamber choirs in the North West, and were formed just over fifty years ago under our first conductor, the great and greatly missed Stephen Wilkinson MBE. Our current MD is Keith Orrell, whose eclectic programming has seen us tackle diverse repertoire including Hindemith, Vierne, and Wylkynson, as well as Bach's St. Matthew Passion and Byrd's Great Service
Upcoming Events
¡Viva la Musica!
7:00pm, Sat, 23 May 2026Summer Concert 2026 -- a chance to celebrate music itself, and particularly music that charts the turning of the seasons. We start in Europe with a trio of Hungarians: Iván ... moreSummer Music at Marthall
4:00pm, Sun, 7 Jun 2026A repeat of our Summer Concert programme moreSing Joyfully 2026
10:00am, Sat, 4 Jul 2026Come and sing with the Byrds in 2026. Visit the dedicated Sing Joyfully page for more details and to sign up online! more
JOIN THE CHOIR!
You may be interested in making music with us, and in joining our merry band of Byrds. You can always ask at any concert, and our members will be only too happy to answer questions about being in the choir and the transporting experiences that come along with the hard work of rehearsals. But if you are serious about choral singing and want to find out more, visit our Membership page, where you can apply for an audition slot. We are a friendly bunch, but we keep our standards high, and because we are a chamber choir there will not always be an immediate vacancy to fill. But don't let that discourage you -- we are always happy to hear from motivated and experienced singers who want a fresh challenge!
We rehearse every Sunday afternoon at 1400, in the hall of Christ Church West Didsbury, Darley Ave, Manchester M20 2ZD.
