The Hallé
Euan Shields conductor
Ruth Rosales presenter

It’s not every day you get the chance to sing in a spectacular Concert Hall backed by an eighty-piece orchestra, but that’s what you’ll be doing when you join the Drivetime Choir and sing during our Drivetime Concert when the world renowned Hallé Orchestra takes to the stage with an hour of spectacular music exploring planetary power – both here on earth and in far off galaxies.

As part of the Drivetime Choir you’ll be performing Hubert Parry’s magnificent choral classic, Blest Pair of Sirens. With hundreds of singers taking part, you’ll make a breathtaking sound!

The Drivetime Choir is open to all, from beginners to seasoned singers, and you’ll receive expert coaching from Angela Kay MBE, former Director of Music for Everyone. Her rehearsal sessions are always informal and fun and you’ll be amazed how far you take your singing in just a couple of hours.

Joining the choir is easy and won’t take up much of your time
You just need to attend at least one of the main rehearsals on Friday 30^th May (7pm – 9pm) and Wednesday 11 June (7pm – 9pm). There’s a dress rehearsal with the Hallé on Friday 13 June at 5.15pm. It’s not compulsory but you’ll certainly find it helpful.

How to join:
1. Fill in the sign-up form here

2. Book your Drivetime Concert ticket, which you’ll get at the reduced choir member rate of £8.00.

If your family and friends want to come along to the concert and hear you sing – they can book their tickets over at our Drivetime Concert page.

Drivetime Concert Programme:
Strauss                 Sunrise from Also Sprach Zarathustra
Holst                     Mars, the Bringer of War from The Planets Holst
Respighi              The Villa Medici Fountain at Sunset from the Fountains of Rome
Beethoven          Symphony No. 5, 1^st Movement
Parry                    Blest Pair of Sirens (with the Drivetime Choir)
Copland              Fanfare for the Common Man
Derbyshire          Doctor Who Theme, orch. Murray Gold
Holst                     Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from The Planets
Debussy              Clair de Lune
Britten                 Storm from the Four Sea Interludes
John Williams    Star Wars – Main Title