Our Christmas carol concert, entitled ‘Make we joy…’, is once again set to raise the roof at St Mary’s Church, Andover.  The much-anticipated event is always an attractive mix of old and new carol arragements, along with traditional favourites for all to sing.

As well as good representation from carol kings Rutter and Willcocks, there is music by Walton and Howells, together with the ancient echos of Palestrina and Victoria and well known carols that no Christmas could be without.

The singers are joined this year by baritone and cello soloists and a professional organist.   The proceeds will go to the local branch of Cruse Bereavement Care, celebrating its 25th anniversary.  Cruse offers support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.

The group was formed originally in 1971 with friends getting together to sing Christmas carols to the accompaniment of an antique portable harmonium. The instrument itself has long been left behind but the group has gone from strength to strength and established itself as a successful local chamber choir.

Often singing without accompaniment, the Harmonium Singers specialise in smaller-scale choral repertoire from the 16th century to the present day, both sacred and secular.  Thoughtful sequences of words and music with a particular theme or spiritual dimension have become a feature of programmes.  The group often performs for local community or charity events in and around Andover.  For more details see About us.