Welcome to KEMS
Who we are
We’re a friendly society comprising three sections: a large mixed-voice Choir, an Orchestra and a newly formed Concert Band. Its members, who cover a wide age range, have one thing in common: they take making music very seriously, always striving for the best possible performances. The Society celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2006-7 with a performance of Verdi's Requiem at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester; click on the picture (left) to listen to an extract.
Standard Season
The standard annual subscription covers the cost of joining the Choir, Orchestra or Concert Band. There are over 30 two-hour rehearsals each season led by our professional musical directors, and the subscription covers the cost of all music hire and costs associated with mounting concerts.
Optional extras
In addition to our standard season we organise a number of optional extra events and performing opportunities (some of which incur an additional charge) including a day-long workshop, a programme of summer chamber music groups, chamber music workshop days and performances at local events such as the Buxton Festival Fringe.
Social programme
We have after-rehearsal pub gatherings each week; a Christmas meal out; a whole Society Ceilidh; and a range of other informal social activities.
Committee
The KEMS Committee comprises:
From KEMS Choir: Anne Thomson (Chairman), Annette Butler, Jenny Kendal, Steve Kleiser
From KEMS Orchestra: David Budgett, Dennis Flynn, Jane Turner, Jacquie Grinham (Secretary), Tim Kendal (Treasurer)
From KEMS Concert Band: Julia Harding, Jane Darlington
Musical Directors: Ian Chesworth (Choir), Tony Houghton (Concert Band & Orchestra)
From KEMS Choir: Anne Thomson (Chairman), Annette Butler, Jenny Kendal, Steve Kleiser
From KEMS Orchestra: David Budgett, Dennis Flynn, Jane Turner, Jacquie Grinham (Secretary), Tim Kendal (Treasurer)
From KEMS Concert Band: Julia Harding, Jane Darlington
Musical Directors: Ian Chesworth (Choir), Tony Houghton (Concert Band & Orchestra)
KEMS EVENTS 2007-2008 (51st Season)
29th June 2008
2nd July 2008
5th July 2008
13th July 2008
15th July 2008
KEMS EVENTS 2008-2009 (52nd Season)
19th October 2008
8th November 2008
6th December 2008
13th December 2008
21st December 2008
14th February 2009
14th March 2009
22nd March 2009
25th April 2009
Date to be announced
Date to be announced
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Webmaster: Roger Dowling.
Last updated: 11th June 2008
Webmaster: Roger Dowling.
Last updated: 11th June 2008
Read a review of our concert on 19th April 2008
Click here to see pictures from the 17th May Workshop
About the Choir
About the Orchestra
About the Concert Band
KEMS social life
Joining KEMS
The origins of KEMS
Contacting KEMS
Members' area
