The Birmingham Hospitals Choir, under the baton of John Warren, performed its first Christmas Carol Concert at Central Hall, Corporation Street in Birmingham in 1982 raising funds for the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children.

Since then, much has changed...

We now call ourselves The Midlands Hospitals' Choir. Conducted by David Lawrence (Artistic Director), Nigel Morley (Summer Conductor) and Julian Wilkins (2007 Winter Conductor), we perform our ever popular Christmas Carol Concert at The Symphony Hall, Birmingham. The charity we support has now become CLIC Sargent, the UK’s biggest children's cancer charity, and an annual Summer Concert is now a regular event, sometimes touring abroad.

But the choir now, as then, is mostly drawn from the many hospitals, clinics, health centres and every variety of health carer in the Midlands

We always welcome new members of all voices. Previous experience is not necessary, indeed many members have started choral singing through the wonderful time spent with us. Tour our website and if you think you might like to join us, click on Registration. We look forward to hearing from you.

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We are pleased to invite you to a

Spring Workshop 2009

To be held in the

Music Room at King Edwards School (Boys) Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2UA

Sunday 1^st March 2009

10.00 am to 3.30 pm

From David Lawrence, Artistic Director -

As part of my new role with the choir I have theluxurious opportunity of designing a programme of events to include a summer concert, our main Christmas concert of course, as well as occasional workshops. I am thrilled to announce the first of these workshops, which might easily be called

"An Intriguing Day with Julian Wilkins”

So many of our members spoke with me about how theyenjoy his rehearsals, particularly all the 'choral techniques' which Julian is so passionate about sharing, so he seemed an obvious choice as our first workshop leader.

Julian will examine aspects of vocal as well as choral techniques through a varied repertoire, including the Ave Verum's of Elgar and Mozart, as well as lovely folksong arrangements, some of which may appear as repertoire in our summer concert. Please support this venture if you can - you'll be assured a fascinating day.

Please print off the separate booking form, click here, and forward it, along with your cheque, to the MHC Secretary. Bookings must be received prior to the event and no later than Monday 23 February 2009. We regret that no refunds can be made unless the event is cancelled.

Refreshments will be available. Note - there is on-site parking.

Programme for the day -

9.45 am		Arrival and registration
10.00 am		Prompt start
11.15 am		Comfort break
12.30 - 1.00 pm		Lunch - please bring your own lunch
2.15 pm		Comfort break
3.30 pm		End