Cleveland Philharmonic Choir - the main choir

• is a mixed-voice choir which aspires to professional standards and has a good reputation in north-east England.
• is fortunate in having John Forsyth MBE as Music Director – a source of non-stop energy, inspiration and fun.
• is proud to have as its Honorary President Sir Thomas Allen CBE, the distinguished baritone.
• has over 120 members, currently aged from 17 upwards, from Middlesbrough, Stockton, East Cleveland, Hartlepool, Darlington and North Yorkshire.
• gives at least three concerts a year, using professional soloists and a good orchestra.
• stages concerts throughout the Tees Valley region and beyond.
• has weekly term-time rehearsals supported by several Choral Training days each year.
• involves children and young people in its performances.
• has sung music spanning five centuries of composition, including a world première and a joint commission; it is not afraid of a challenge.
• has a mailing list of over 300 and is supported by a ‘Friends of the Choir’ organisation.
• gives a warm welcome and lots of help to new members.