Ackworth Concert Society

04/04/2020

More lockdown music for you - this time something special from the Westend orchestra for Phantom of the Opera https://www.facebook.com/6569469259/posts/10158510943459260/?d=n

These trying times are being filled with some beautiful moments of music.

03/04/2020

What music are you listening to to get you through lock down? Here’s a lovely rendition of ‘The Prayer’ from Katherine Jenkins and Gary Barlow. https://www.facebook.com/110541155773472/posts/1473711919456382/?vh=e&d=n

26/03/2020

We all need a bit of music in our lives whilst we’re ‘social distancing’. Hope everyone is well and staying positive. Enjoy this rendition of ‘Love Sweet Love’ from quarantined Berklee College of Music students 🎵
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/03/24/821041006/virtual-love-sweet-love-from-quarantined-berklee-college-of-music-students?t=1585210072740

Student Shelbie Rassler, eager to bring her community together amid quarantine and isolation, organized a massive performance of the classic "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and put it on YouTube.

06/02/2020

Looking forward to our next concert on February 29th with award winning soprano Elizabeth Karani. As always - our concert is open to everyone and we look forward to welcoming old friends and new ones from the Ackworth community https://bit.ly/31uziVJ

03/01/2020

Happy New Year! Here’s to 2020 and a year filled with more of the things you love. Especially more music!

11/12/2019

We’re still on a high after a wonderful concert on Saturday. Thanks to all who came along and to the brilliant Wakefield Cathedral choir for a beautiful performance.
We’ll be back in February with our next concert https://bit.ly/2E4kjqw

07/12/2019

Get into the Christmas spirit in tonight. Bring the family along and enjoy a heartwarming performance of festive music by the Wakefield Cathedral choir. ✨🎄
Children free, adults £14. 7.30 pm at Ackworth School bit.ly/2lXNiXp ✨🎄

01/12/2019

Hooray it’s December -time to embrace the spirit of Christmas. No better way to do that than through music. ✨☃️

Join us on 7th December at Ackworth School to enjoy a selection of festive music performed by the choir from Wakefield Cathedral bit.ly/2lXNiXp ✨☃️

Admission is £14 for adults, children free when accompanied by an adult. Pay on the door. ✨☃️

24/11/2019

‪Hard to believe it’s less than two weeks until our ! 🎄✨
As we head into the festive season, here’s Classic FM ‘s take on the 20 best pieces of classical Christmas music https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/essential-christmas-music/‬

Christmas is upon us, so it's time to rediscover all those favourite festive pieces of music. Find out how classical music does Christmas, from traditional carols to hidden gems...

17/11/2019

Join us for our Christmas Concert on 7th December at Ackworth School. 🌲✨
Come and enjoy a selection of carols and festive music performed by the Choristers & Lay clerks Of Wakefield Cathedral bit.ly/2lXNiXp 🎄✨
Admission is £14 for adults, children free when accompanied by an adults. Pay on the door. 🎄✨

07/10/2019

It’s official - going to concerts is good for your heath - and it’s fun! Get out and about this Autumn and find a local concert bit.ly/2lXNiXp

A study says live gigs could increase well-being by 21 percent

05/10/2019

Happy Saturday Ackworth. It’s a lovely day for some live music 🎶 Join us tonight for our first concert of the season bit.ly/2lXNiXp

Previous Events

28/09/2019

Join us next Saturday to see internationally acclaimed concert pianist Marc Corbett-Weaver play at Ackworth School.
Marc, who’s now based in London, is delighted to be coming home for this special concert.
Admission is £14 on the door and under 18s are feee (when accompanied by an adult) so it’s a great opportunity to introduce the family to live music without having to travel. Everybody welcome. http://www.ackworthconcertsociety.co.uk/concert-dates/

22/09/2019

22/09/2019

We are looking forward to welcoming ex QEGS Wakefield scholar and internationally acclaimed pianist Marc Corbett-Weaver who’s returning home for this special concert at Ackworth School music centre on October 5 bit.ly/2lXNiXp

20/09/2019

Excited to announce our first concert of the season! A recital from Marc Corbett-Weaver the internationally acclaimed concert pianist, who will be playing Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt.
Marc is a ‘local boy done good’- originally from Ackworth, he is coming home for this special concert. Come and see him on October 5th at Ackworth School Music Centre. Everyone welcome and under 18s free when accompanied by an adult.