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Adam and HCS

HCS member Adam Robinson reflects on his time singing with us.

Gentlemen in the Patent Library

Gentlemen in the Patent Library

Hubert Growler shows his softer side as he takes new Choral gentlemen under his wing, guiding them to the mysterious male changing room...

Arts Council wants to 'level up' in the North. But will we notice?

Arts Council wants to 'level up' in the North. But will we notice?

Arts Council England has published its three-year Delivery Plan for 2021–2024, naming Kirklees as one of 15 priority areas for developing new opportunities.

For the Love of It

For the Love of It

HCS Voices member Adele Senior wants to share with us all what being in this choir has meant to her.

Christmas carolling #4

Christmas carolling #4

The fourth and final instalment in our Christmas carolling series.

Chrismas carolling #3

Chrismas carolling #3

Click to enjoy the third instalment in our Christmas carolling series, supported by CityFibre.

Christmas carolling #2

Christmas carolling #2

The second instalment in our Christmas carolling in the run up to Christmas day!

Who's that carolling at your door?

Who's that carolling at your door?

Enjoy the first in a series of festive treats in the run up to Christmas day.

Meet Ellie Slorach

Meet Ellie Slorach

Find out more about Ellie Slorach, HCS Associate Choral Director, who will be conducting the choir in concert for the first time at the Christmas Gala Concert.

Win our prize Christmas Hamper

Win our prize Christmas Hamper

Find out more about our festive hamper.

Music Education in Decline

Music Education in Decline

A recent study from Ofsted has highlighted the declining trend in music education. Click to read the full article.

HCS as a student singer...

HCS as a student singer...

Ex-singing member Samantha Hopkins joined the Society when studying at Huddersfield University. Click to read how HCS impacted her musical life.

Caroline Jones Finds Her Voice

Caroline Jones Finds Her Voice

Many singers found their voices during our summer workshop series. Singing member Caroline Jones invites you to view the experience through her eyes.

CityFibre Sponsors this Year's Christmassy Countdown

CityFibre Sponsors this Year's Christmassy Countdown

Join us for more festive fun this year, sponsored by CityFibre.

Get Your Season Tickets Now

Get Your Season Tickets Now

Don't miss a minute of music from HCS.

If in Doubt, Look Up

If in Doubt, Look Up

Hubert Growler is back and he has a matter to settle, once and for all!

Mayor Brabin Plans for Kirklees Year of Music 2023

Click to read more about the intended plans for Kirklees Year of Music 2023.

In Unison

James Olley was glad to hear the singing crowds supporting England during Euro 2020; read more to find out why.

A-level Music could 'disappear' by 2033

A-level Music could 'disappear' by 2033

Click to find out more about declining numbers in higher-level music students.

A Pandemic Poem: Where did the World Go?

A Pandemic Poem: Where did the World Go?

You can still catch the Pandemic Poem programme on BBC iPlayer. Read more for details.

Find Your Voice

Find Your Voice

Get your voice back in shape with HCS and some of the country's leading Choral musicians!

What does it mean to be a Choir in the 21st Century?

What does it mean to be a Choir in the 21st Century?

Read Greg Batsleer's thoughts on the current state of choral music.

We'll Sing

The We'll Sing project was the result of HCS's determination to remain active and creative throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

A Year in Lockdown

A Year in Lockdown

Elizabeth Jenkins calls for action to allow amateur choirs to sing together again.

You Can Unmute Now

You Can Unmute Now

Hubert Growler takes up his pen. But will he ever be persuaded to put it down again?