Joy of Song

Saturday 17 October 2026, 4pm

St Mary and St Giles, Stony Stratford

With Craig Greene (piano)

PROGRAMME:

A glimpse of a larger world (our commission, world premiere) Richard Barnard – To Music Dyson – Hymn to St Cecilia Britten – Abegg Variations Schumann Wide open spaces Sarah Quartel – How can I keep from singing Staheli – 'Til I hear you sing Lloyd Webber – There will be rest Ticheli – Lean on me Withers – Bridge over troubled water Simon and Garfunkel – For good Schwartz – There is sweet music Elgar – Hail gladdening light Wood

Angelsong 2026

Saturday 5 December 2026, 4pm

St Georges, Wolverton

Musical Director: Jessica Norton

With Jonathan Kingston (piano)

Venite gaudete Adrian Peacock – O radiant dawn James MacMillan – Angelus ad virginem arr. David Willcocks – Postlude on 'In dulci jubilo' Paul Fey – Lux aurumque Eric Whitacre – The shepherd’s carol Bob Chilcott – O holy night trad. gospel – Seek him that maketh the seven stars Jonathan Dove – See amid the winter's snow Dan Forrest – A babe is born William Mathias – Ding dong! Merrily on high trad. French arr. Carolyn Jennings – Carol of the bells arr. Kirby Shaw – Noel nouvelet arr. Stephen Jackson – Jingle bells arr. Ralph Allwood – Twelve days of Christmas arr. Andrew Carter – We wish you a merry Christmas arr. Ralph Allwood

Ticket price includes mulled wine and seasonal refreshments

6 February 2027, 4pm. Music from the Movies in St Peter and St Paul, Newport Pagnell with the MK Youth Choir

22 May 2027, 7:30pm. Lesley Garrett & Polymnia 20th Anniversary Gala Concert at The Stables, Wavendon with Lesley Garrett and Anna Tilbrook

26 June 2027, 7:30pm, Woburn Church. Elgar: Dream of Gerontius with Ian Smith and Danesborough Chorus

22-25 July 2027. Choir Tour in Bamberg

Lesley Garrett & Polymnia: Anniversary Gala Concert
Saturday 17 May, 7:30pm,
The Stables, Wavendon, MK17 8LU
Director: Jessica Norton

Britain’s favourite soprano, Lesley Garrett, joins Polymnia for a special gala concert marking the choir’s 20th anniversary. As Polymnia’s Patron, Lesley returns for her third performance with the group, accompanied by renowned pianist Anna Tilbrook.The evening celebrates a partnership that has become a highlight of Polymnia’s concert history.

This milestone concert brings Lesley’s extraordinary voice and engaging stage presence together with Polymnia’s rich, vibrant choral sound. Lesley and the choir share a passion for versatility; the varied programme will range from much-loved choral classics to uplifting popular songs. Together, they promise a memorable and joyful musical experience.

TICKETS are priced at £34 and £29.50, plus booking fee, with a £5 discount for under 18s.

Concert tickets will also be on sale through the Stables website, but if you buy them through us you will get the best seats in the house and an opportunity to buy a ticket for the post-concert reception. Here you will be able to meet Lesley, have a photo with her, get autographs etc. Tickets for the reception are £20, which includes a welcome drink (Prosecco, wine etc). The bar will also be open.

There is free parking on-site.

Our tickets will be on sale from 9 October; we will send you a reminder.

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