A warm welcome to 13 new singers who have joined The Stray Notes choir this autumn (pictured are 6 newcomers who rehearse on a Wednesday evening). We’re always on the lookout for new members, and we are particularly delighted that 3 new tenors and 3 new basses are now boosting…
Members of The Stray Notes are sounding good AND looking good in brand new choir hoodies. Styled in our distinctive turquoise and black, they are not only eye-catching but warm enough for even the coldest outdoor winter concert. We’re very easy to spot now so, if you see us at…
Singing on a sunny afternoon… what a wonderful way to start the new term. The September concert in Valley Gardens was a great opportunity for choir members to get together after the summer break to sing some old favourites. And it was also the perfect time for us to introduce…
On the 2nd July 2022, our Summer concert was held at St Peter’s Church, Harrogate. This was our second big Stray Notes concert and really enjoyable for all. This was the first time The Stray Notes had performed with a band and what a difference. Their music really lifted and…
In August 2022 over 80 choir members travelled to Edinburgh to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe. On the hottest weekend of the year, we were glad to be heading north! The coach left Harrogate on Friday 12th August and the singing commenced; one sunny coach stop later we were in…
The Boston Spa Gala, held shortly before our Summer concert provided the perfect opportunity for a ‘dress rehearsal’. A rare chance for our Boston Spa and Wetherby members to perform in front of their local audience and a chance for our new soloists to shine. The performance was not without…
In May 2022 our Harrogate based choir, welcomed the G-Force choir from Formby, directed by Steve Cook. The Stray Notes first met Steve Cook when he was a guest Choir Director as the UK Choir Festival in Manchester back in 2020. The day after the festival Steve hosted our very…