One of the Northwest's foremost chamber choirs since 1970
We need your help!
We will soon be launching a Crowdfunder to help us stage Bach's amazing, uplifting Christmas Oratorio at the Stoller Hall in Manchester, with a cast of stellar soloists and a period-savvy orchestra. Please visit our Crowdfunder page to find out how — and what you could get as a reward for your generosity!
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
Marcia Remembrance Concert
Sat, 25 Oct 2025A concert to commemorate the musical life of our dearly loved former member Marcia, featuring music she loved. Jointly performed by the William Byrd Singers and the Gallery Singers, with ... more
Christmas Oratorio
Sun, 14 Dec 2025We join a specialist period instrument orchestra and a team of reknowned soloists to perform Bach's delightful Christmas Oratorio at the Stoller Hall. Tickets available through the Stoller Hall ticket ... moreShine Through The Darkness
Sat, 14 Mar 2026Our Spring concert explores the light and shade of the choral repertoire, with allusions to the journey from sin to salvation that is at the heart of Easter for many. ... 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.
