Overgate Hospice Choir

Overgate Hospice Choir Overgate Hospice Choir, based in Halifax, was founded in 1991 specifically to support the work of Overgate Hospice, Elland, West Yorkshire

Overgate Hospice Choir was specially formed in 1991 to sing Haydn’s Creation as part of the National Voices for Hospices event which resulted in 113 simultaneous performances of the work throughout the United Kingdom. The Choir was formed by Philip Taylor and Donald Maxwell-Timmins for the purpose of participating in the prototype event. The involvement of Halifax Choral Society at Wakefield Cathe

dral that year meant that Halifax, with a Hospice at Elland, would not be able to feature in the nation-wide event unless a choir was specifically formed for the purpose. Local advertising and word of mouth quickly produced 100 singers from church choirs and other groups, mainly within Calderdale, but with some singers from Huddersfield, Bradford and Leeds. Taking part in that nationwide event in 1991 were 3500 musicians, 20,000 singers and audiences of 24,000 people. Overgate’s own performance in Halifax Parish Church, now Halifax Minster, attracted an audience of some 600 and was pronounced an outstanding success. The financial benefit was over £3000 and nationally the figure exceeded £400,000. Since that inaugural concert, the members of Overgate Hospice Choir have continued to meet and now produce four concerts a year together with other smaller performances. As far as is known, Overgate was the first hospice to have its own choir formed specifically and solely for the purpose of raising money for the hospice. Other groups have followed but it is believed that Overgate was the very first in that particular field. The total sum raised for Overgate by this choir now surpasses £277,000. The grateful thanks of all goes to many individuals, businesses and trusts who have generously sponsored, and who continue to sponsor, our concerts – ensuring maximum funding for the Hospice.

15/06/2026
14/06/2026

The last line if the previous post should have read “we COULDN’T have done it without you”!!

What a fantastic evening we had last night at St Paul’s Church, King Cross!Joined by our wonderful guests, Hammonds Band...
14/06/2026

What a fantastic evening we had last night at St Paul’s Church, King Cross!
Joined by our wonderful guests, Hammonds Band and mezzo-soprano Katie Sharpe, we celebrated the music of the American South in a memorable concert featuring Feel the Spirit arranged by Sir John Rutter. A specially commissioned brass arrangement of three movements by Owen Watson of Hammonds added an exciting new dimension to the performance
We were delighted to be accompanied by Alan Horsey on the piano, with the band conducted by Morgan Griffiths and the choir by James Savage-Hanford.
Most importantly, thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and audience, we are thrilled to announce that the concert raised £3,200 for Overgate Hospice.
A huge thank you to everyone who performed, supported, organised, sponsored and attended. Your enthusiasm and generosity made the evening such a wonderful success and we could have done it without you. 🎶😃

12/06/2026
It’s not long until our concert on Saturday 13 June. Please join us for an unforgettable evening of music with our speci...
03/06/2026

It’s not long until our concert on Saturday 13 June. Please join us for an unforgettable evening of music with our special guests Hammonds Band. We have a rich tapestry of music and song from the American Deep South which includes “Feel the Spirit” by John Rutter. Tickets are £15 and available from the outlets on the poster and online from www.wegottickets.com
All the profits from the concert will be used to support the wonderful work of Overgate Hospice. 🎶

Join us at St Paul’s Church, King Cross, Halifax on Saturday 13 June, 7pm for an uplifting evening of music with Hammond...
08/05/2026

Join us at St Paul’s Church, King Cross, Halifax on Saturday 13 June, 7pm for an uplifting evening of music with Hammonds Band and special guest mezzo soprano Katie Sharpe.
We’re really excited to be performing Feel the Spirit arr John Rutter and a full supporting programme.
Expect a great mix of choral music, brilliant brass and some well known favourites like Ol’ Man River, When the Saints go Marching In, American Trilogy and many more.
Tickets are £15 and available from www.wegottickets.com and outlets on programme.
We look forward to seeing you 🎶

The brilliant Hammonds Band will be joining us on 13 June at St Paul’s Church, King Cross, Halifax, in our performance o...
20/04/2026

The brilliant Hammonds Band will be joining us on 13 June at St Paul’s Church, King Cross, Halifax, in our performance of Feel the Spirit arranged by Sir John Rutter, which is a vibrant, uplifting celebration of traditional spirituals - full of energy, warmth and soul. The programme also features more music from the American Deep South, rich in history, rhythm and spirit.
The concert starts at 7pm and the price is £15. Tickets are available from the usual outlets on the poster and online from www.wegottickets.com
As always all the proceeds will be donated to Overgate Hospice 🎶

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30 Hullen Edge Road
Elland
HX50QY

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01422 373252

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