AN UPLIFTING summer evening of music will be performed at Wadebridge Town Hall on Saturday, July 25 at 6.30pm.

Wadebridge Choral Society (WCS) will be offering up a programme that offers something for everyone, from lyrical choral works to rousing, familiar tunes, marking 40 years of singing with a celebration of Time & Tide.

This memorable evening will feature a varied and atmospheric collection of music celebrating the sea, honouring Cornwall’s rich maritime traditions alongside the choir’s 40 years of musical achievement.

The programme will feature Alec Rowley’s The Sailor’s Garland, a charming and expressive collection capturing the spirit and storytelling tradition of life at sea. The audience will also enjoy George Dyson’s Four Songs for Sailors, a set of vivid and characterful pieces that bring to life the adventures, hardships, and camaraderie of seafarers.

Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, the choir will also perform a lively selection of traditional sea shanty favourites. The concert will be conducted by musical director Nicholas Danks, with Stephen Tyrrell accompanying.

Nick divides his time between Cornwall and Cambridge University where he is a fellow and director of music at Corpus Christi, while Stephen is an outstanding accompanist and performer in his own right.

WCS, which was was formed in 1986 and currently has 70 singers, promotes a love of music making, developing public education and appreciation of music and singing. It actively encouraging adults of all ages to discover the fun and health benefits of singing in a friendly choir.

WCS calendar includes four concerts per year. Spring and autumn concerts feature major formal works with professional soloists and orchestra, a summer concert often with young musicians and the Christmas festive concert incorporates audience participation with traditional carols.

Tickets are available online at www.wadebridgechoral.org.uk/concerts-events/ or from Wadebridge Bookshop.