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...
May 1, 2018 | Reading Phoenix Choir
Since I joined Reading Phoenix Choir in September 2014, I’ve been fortunate to sing a wonderful variety of music, both in concert and in competition. We pride ourselves not only on learning all of our music from memory, but also in challenging ourselves to sing...
Apr 18, 2018 | Reading Phoenix Choir
There are many reasons why choir tours are so enjoyable. Musically they are an opportunity to master a set of pieces, to really gel as a choir and to perform at our best in impressive venues to responsive and large audiences. Socially, it gives us time together. Old...
