Robert Butler
4 November, 2024
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The Spirit of Christmas at Selby Abbey

Christmas is coming and Leeds Male Voice Choir and York RI Golden Rail Band are in the midst of rehearsals for a spectacular Christmas concert to round off an exciting year for both groups! The Spirit of Christmas takes place at Selby Abbey on Saturday 7 December.

Leeds Male Voice Choir sing at Selby Abbey.

Leeds Male Voice Choir have had a very busy year, with concerts across the North of England and a four-day tour to Prague. Under the direction of Musical Director Tim Knight, the choir draws from influences from men’s choirs overseas whilst honouring local traditions and recently released an album of concert favourites entitled The Road Not Taken, only the choir's second album in their hundred-year history.

York RI Golden Rail Band have been celebrating 40 years of playing in 2024, recently celebrating their ruby anniversary with an exciting series of concerts in the region to great acclaim under the baton of Nicholas Eastwood.

The concert will feature a host of festive hits including Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas, Away in a Manger, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, A Winter’s Tale and Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow!

York Golden Rail Band
York Golden Rail Band Credit: Keith Meadley Photography

The Spirit of Christmas takes place at Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU on Saturday 7 December at 19:30. Tickets are available online https://leedsmalevoicechoir.co.uk/tickets

Leeds Male Voice Choir at Christmas
Leeds Male Voice Choir at Christmas Credit: Stage Shots Photography