Dec 7, 2018 | Press Release, Reading Phoenix Choir, Walter Hussey Competition
Last month we introduced the first of the five finalists in the Walter Hussey Composition Competition, Alison Willis. Our next competition finalist is Edmund Jolliffe. Edmund Jolliffe Entry name: Gold! Gold! Gold! Gold! Text adapted from Gold! by Thomas Hood Edmund...
Nov 22, 2018 | Press Release, Reading Phoenix Choir, Walter Hussey Competition
The Walter Hussey Composition Competition attracted 193 entries from 28 countries, from which our judges selected the top five. It was a long but rewarding process. One Sunday in October, our judges discussed and debated through the day to choose a winning piece, with...
Aug 24, 2018 | Press Release, Reading Phoenix Choir
On 17th September 2018 Reading Phoenix Choir launch their 50th season and embark on a year full of musical events and activities. To kick start celebrations for their 50th year and release the first track of the new CD Golden Phoenix, the choir invites past members to...
May 10, 2018 | Press Release, Reading Phoenix Choir
Join Reading Phoenix Choir at our 6th annual Come and Sing to perform a selection of music that draws upon 230 years of choral music devoted to the Royal Family. On Saturday 14th July 2018, Reading Phoenix Choir will take over Reading Minster to host a workshop and...
Jan 22, 2018 | Press Release, Reading Phoenix Choir
On Saturday 3rd March 2018, Reading Phoenix Choir will host their 49th Annual Concert, the highlight of their concert season and a precursor to celebrations for their 50th year. This year’s Annual Concert ‘Gloria!’ will take place in the heart of Reading at the...
Jan 9, 2018 | Press Release, Reading Phoenix Choir, Walter Hussey Competition
On Tuesday 9th January 2018, Reading Phoenix Choir launched an exciting new international choral composition competition. The Walter Hussey Composition Competition, with a £750 prize and a line-up of top judges, promises to become one of the leading choral composition...
