Penrith has long benefited from a deep musical tradition and supports many musical organisations. In 1979 a small group of 28 singers got together under the baton of David Wells, to perform some of the more taxing choral works with full orchestral accompaniment.

In 1984 our present Chorus Master, Colin Marston, took over the musical direction of the choir and the numbers rose steadily to the current level of 80-plus voices. Three major concerts have been performed in each year. You can see the full list of recent concerts here.

Performances have taken place at a number of locations in and around Penrith, although most of the recent concerts have taken place in St. Andrew's Church, where the choir rehearses. For comments from recent press reviews please follow this link.

Links with local schools, peripatetic teachers and the music colleges give the choir the support of excellent soloists and instrumentalists.

The Singers are grateful for the support of local audiences, and for the backing of local businesses.

During the Autumn of 2003 members of the choir took part in a recording of Songs of Praise for the B.B.C. and this programme was transmitted during the Summer of 2004.