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Thanks to all who came to watch the West Riding Ensemble (and friends!) and the wind trio of Henry McNamara, Dakota Laurent and Kirsten Beveridge, perform at Fi…

Join some of our member musicians on Saturday 7th September at Firth Park Library!

An innovative project has been developed in Sheffield to facilitate access to classical music for people seeking sanctuary and other vulnerable migrants. To dat…

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Winners of the composer competition are announced

Five composers shortlisted for the Stella Jockel Young Composer Competition

Hallam Choral Society is currently seeking a Musical Director to succeed Clara Rundell, starting in April 2023

Sheffield Bach Choir seeks conductor, closing date 10 Feb 2023

Chorus launches Stella Jockel Young Composer Competition

Abbeydale Singers are looking for new altos to join their friendly and ambitious Sheffield-based choir. To find out more contact secretary Hilary on enquiries…

SHEFFIELD ORATORIO CHORUS - Marketing and Audience Development Project –self-employed contract Sheffield Oratorio Chorus seeks to rebuild its chorus after pand…

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The Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus presented a programme of Russian music including songs and the Rachmaninov All Night Vigil to a packed St Mark’s Church, Broom…

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Join us on Saturday 4th September for some fabulous performances!

Choirs and instrumental groups can at last meet to rehearse and perform

Classical Sheffield seek an organised and enthusiastic Coordinator

Trustees have written to Ministers and MPs about the ban on singing in groups of more than six

The Government announced that singing must be restricted to groups of no more than six

Amateur music groups can at last rehearse in groups of up to 30

A Collaborative Digital Celebration of Music Making in Sheffield

THE MOST RECENT ADVICE ON PERFORMING ARTS REHEARSALS On Monday 4th January 2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a nationwide lockdown starting from midn…

Information about the AGM, to be held online on Thursday 11th February 2021

The Most Recent Advice on Performing Arts Rehearsals On Monday 4th January 2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a nationwide lockdown starting from midn…

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After months of not performing together, SYO will be one of the first youth organisations to rehearse together again

A duo of Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra collaborators have been shortlisted

Available online from Friday 15 & Saturday 16 MayWe are absolutely thrilled to be presenting our first ever free online festival of music this May!Sheffield…

Our Administrator, Kate Shipway, explains how choirs can keep making music virtually...

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want to be part of an organisation that is transforming music education?We are looking for…

Marketing and Audience Development Project with SOC

If you want to be play with this dynamic, diverse and friendly orchestra, see their vacancies below!

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A touching obituary for Sheffield violin teacher, Pamela Price

Could you be the next MD for The Sheffield Chorale?

Hundreds of young people gathered at the Doncaster Dome last Saturday to celebrate their musical talents. The South Yorkshire Music Celebration was led by the r…

Classical Sheffield champions music-making in Sheffield, increasing audience engagement & participation and connecting music-makers with a wider network of …

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Congratulations to Matthew Campbell & Liberty Richardson!

Classical Takeover in Sheffield this March!

Classical Sheffield are thrilled to have commissioned 10 world premieres for the Classical Weekend!

Explore the Heart of the Classical Weekend Through Three Broad Themes

Explore the NINE venues being used in the 2019 Classical Weekend

In advance of the Classical Weekend (8-10 March), our Crowdfunder campaign offers the golden opportunity to have your name associated with a newly-composed piec…

With a jam-packed programme for our Classical Weekend Festival in March 2019, it can be difficult to know which concerts might be for you. Here is a handy guide to working out which events might be for you!…

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World premieres and artists announced for Classical Weekend, 8-10th March 2019! After announcing the third Classical Weekend will be hosted in Sheffield from 8 …

Classical Sheffield seek entrants for the Future Makers Composition Competition

Buy your passes for the 2019 Classical Weekend NOW!

Over 7,000 people attended events during the Weekend in 2017, contributing over £60,000 to the city’s economy. Passes for Classical Weekend will go on sale in N…

Just a reminder that the CLASSICAL report gives a snapshot of Sheffield's thriving music scene and points the way forward for our future development. Read it to…

Head on over to Bernard Lee's Music blog for articles about music in the region. Recent articles include a preview of the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival, whic…

‘Classical Sheffield in the Winter Garden’ is less than three weeks away and we are in the final stages of the planning process. We’re extremely excited to hear…

Wanted: an eagle-eyed voluntary editor for the Classical Sheffield website

The 2017 Annual Report can be downloaded here. 

Classical Sheffield's Constitution is available for download here. 

Local group invites orchestral compositions for memorial competition

Saturday evening's concert has been postponed, along with other CS events

The Classical Sheffield Fringe is less than two weeks away and we are in the final stages of the planning process.

Get involved in one of the new Subgroups to help keep making music!

Thanks to volunteers Frederik, Graham, Steph, and Steve for their brilliant work on helping to get this new website up and running! Classical Sheffield is reliant on many people giving time and skills in this way!…

Watch the 2017 Classical Weekend documentary here!