about Oakenshaw Community Choir

Oakenshaw Community Choir was formed in 2012 to bring people together from Oakenshaw and surrounding areas to share and enjoy singing and making music. New singers are always welcome.

Announcement: Change of rehearsal venue – please note that from March 2026 we will be holding our Monday rehearsals at St. Andrew’s Church, Oakenshaw, 7pm for a 7.30pm start until 9pm.

Next performance -

Summer 2026 – Our annual fund raising concert will be held at Birkenshaw Methodist Church on Saturday 13th June 2026 , 7pm.

Our Mission & Vision

We welcome new members at any time of the year. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome, there are no auditions and no requirement to be able to read music. We welcome anyone over 12 years of age, any ability, we are a mixed group of people from around the Spen Valley who enjoyed singing! The atmosphere is informal, so people feel welcome and supported.

The purpose of our choir is not only to prepare for performance, but to sing for the sheer joy of singing. Singing helps the body produce endorphins, the happy hormones, which lifts spirits and boost the immune system. As well as other great health benefits all round, for breathing, for your heart and for emotional well-being. In other words singing is good for the soul!

The Benefits of Singing

There are many benefits to singing beyond the pure joy of it . The following have been identified as some of the benefits of singing –

Lung development and strengthening, which aids the improvement of oxygen supply to the body.

Improvement in posture, increased concentration and the improvement of energy and mood.

Building of personal confidence.

Other benefits that have been noted have included the improved in breathing for people with asthma or who suffer panic attacks. The reduction in feelings of depression or anxiety through the release of endorphins during singing. Improvement in diction and vocabulary.

Why Join a choir?

Being part of a choir develops a sense of belonging and connection with community and other people. Make new friends, enjoy a social evening together sharing music. Music puts a smile on your face and a song in heart!

Please do come along and give it a go! Share the song!

“The only thing better than singing, is more singing!”

Ella Fitzgerald.

“Singing exercises your heart, lungs and releases endorphins making your feel good.”

“Dance like no one is watching,

Sing like no one is listening!”

Get In Touch With Us

Choir History

Oakenshaw Community Choir was formed in 2012. We enjoy singing a range of music from popular songs to songs from the musicals, and many more in between. We have performed at many community events around the Kirklees area. Celebrating Christmas around the area, performing at events at Oakwell Hall Country Park, Golcar Lily Day, supporting local charities and hosting concerts purely for the love of music.

Our musical director is Maureen Boocock, who is a highly experienced choir leader. She arranges the musical pieces for the choir to suit our voices and is an excellent teacher, with loads of enthusiasm for music.

Become a member or make an enquiry.

If you would like to know more or are interested in joining us please get in touch. Or just come along on a Monday evening at 7pm to St. Andrew’s Church, Oakenshaw, Bradford. You will be made most welcome.