Every Monday evening 70 men or more converge
on the Steeton Methodist Chapel Schoolroom for their weekly rehearsal.
Although the number of Steeton men in the choir has declined over
the years, the village still remains their headquarters. The reputation
of the choir particularly over the last quarter of a century now
attracts men from a much wider area, some travelling from parts
of the Leeds and Bradford conurbation and others from some of
the lovely Dales villages. Keighley, Skipton and Ilkley also provide
strong contingents. As a result, our membership now numbers around
80, and continues to grow in defiance of national trends.
Steeton Methodist Church
The choir is in great demand,
performing about 25 times a year in venues ranging from tiny chapels
and churches to magnificent cathedrals, concert halls and arenas.
The choir has contributed to massed male voice choir events in
the Royal Albert Hall, The National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff
and The Manchester Evening News Arena, the Sheffield Arena and
St George's Hall, Bradford. Small groups from the choir also go
to entertain residents in Nursing Homes and Sheltered Housing
complexes. In addition to its many concerts around Britain, has
travelled to the continent on five occasions to sing in various
places in Germany, Holland and Belgium receiving tremendous applause
and making many new friends there.
The Old Star, post-rehearsal venue!
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