‘Founded in 1953 and is now established as one of the premier choirs in the North of England. It is based in Wakefield and currently has over 100 members. The Choir usually gives five concerts a year ... In recent years the choir has appeared on BBC Radio and Television, Classic FM and has made two commercial CD recordings. There have been four foreign tours, and regular performances with top class orchestras and internationally known artists ... The choir continues to enhance its reputation and widen its repertoire to include early music, classical, jazz and contemporary music which continues to build audiences.’