Reporter Jonathan White, Wistaston
The Wistaston Singers performed at a Christmas Carol concert on the afternoon of Saturday 9th December 2017 at St Stephen’s Methodist Church on Gainsborough Road in Crewe.
Phil Houghton was the Musical Director and organist and also introduced each carol and soloist. Ann Farrington was the accompanist.
Carols sang by the choir and congregation included ‘Once in Royal David's City’, ‘What Sweeter Music’, ‘See Amid the Winter's Snow’, ‘Away in a Manger’, ‘Silent Night’, ‘While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks’, ‘Torches’, ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’, ‘It Came Upon the Midnight Clear’, ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’, ‘Gabriel's Message’, ‘White Christmas’, ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’, ‘Christmas Lullaby’, ‘Good King Wenceslas’, ‘Coventry Carol’, ‘O Holy Night’, and ‘O Come, All ye Faithful’. The finale was a rousing ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’.
Refreshments were served during the interval.
Proceeds from the concert will go to St Stephen’s Methodist Church and choir funds.
The Wistaston Singers were originally formed by members of the choir at St Mary's Parish Church, Wistaston in May 2000 and now number over forty members singing four-part harmony music. The choir perform a variety and eclectic choice of music ranging from choral church music and anthems, Gilbert and Sullivan items, music from the shows, music from modern composers such as John Rutter encompassing from the 15th century to the 21st century. They perform up to five concerts a year at various venues in south Cheshire, plus one concert out of area. The choir is also available to perform at weddings in the area. The choir rehearse weekly in the parish rooms of St Mary's Church, Nantwich on a Wednesday evening from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. New members are always welcome and further details may be obtained from Choir Secretary Jill Oakes, Tel: 01270 662940 and email: jillandjohnoakes@uwclub.net
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