Middleton Musical Society

Medieval Middleton Concert June 2nd 2012

Invited by the Middleton Civic Association to give a concert in Middleton Parish Church Leonard to celebrate both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the 600th Anniversary of the reordering and rededication of the church by Cardinal Langley in 1412, the Society provided a programme of choral music from Coronation services along with the first performance of their Musical Director's specially composed Mass: Saint Leonard's Prayer on June 2nd.

Baritone Soloist Keith Lloyd and Organist Elin Rees joined the choir to help make it a truly memorable occasion, with the contribution of their individual items adding greatly to what was a warmly appreciated artistic event complementing the Flower Festival and Art Exhibition running concurrently in the church during a long weekend of celebration.

Contact Information

Middleton Musical Society

St. Stephen's Church
Cheapside
Middleton

Tel: 0161 620 6657

Mobile: 01204 398319

Meeting times

Middleton Musical Society was founded in 1772, since when its choir has performed on countless occasions to the delight of thousands of members of audiences drawn from the town itself and its neighbouring localities.

Rehearsal.  The choir meets to rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St. Stephen's Church, High Street (off Cheapside), Middleton.  

New members are always welcome in all the sections. There are no auditions, but it is expected that all singers will be seeking to enhance the performance of the choir as a whole, as well as find satisfaction in their own development as musicians.

Repertory. From madrigals to musicals, cantatas to chamber operas - the range of music to be experienced by a MMS singer is quite extensive, and includes music written specially for them.

Further information can be obtained from the Musical Director or one of the committee members.

Musical Director:  Brian Morton tel. 01204 398319

Chairman:  Ian Butterworth tel. 01706 522 264

Secretary: Janet Albiston tel. 0161 654 8584

Treasurer: Elizabeth Wiener tel. 01706 641267