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Welcome to KEMS
Who we are
We are a music society comprising four sections: Macclesfield Singers (a large mixed-voice choir); Macclesfield Symphony Orchestra; Macclesfield Concert Band; and Macclesfield Contemporary Ensemble. Our friendly members, who cover a wide age range, have one thing in common:
they take making music very seriously, always striving for the best possible
performances while enjoying themselves immensely.
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MACCLESFIELD
Singers and Symphony Orchestra
St. Michael's, Macclesfield
Saturday 15th November 2025
7:30pm
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Frederick Delius The Walk to the Paradise Garden – Intermezzo from A Village Romeo and Juliet
Arvo Pärt Berliner Messe
Arvo Pärt Salve Regina
Robert Schumann Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish)
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MACCLESFIELD CONCERT BAND and SINGERS
Christmas Concert
St Michael's Church, Macclesfield
Saturday 13th December 2025
7.30 pm
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Our popular seasonal celebration with carols for all plus familiar Band and choral items
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MACCLESFIELD Singers and Concert Band
Carol CONCERT
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Sunday 21st December 2025
3:00pm
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Orchestral Concert
Town Hall, Congleton
Sunday 8th February 2026
3:00pm
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Enigma Variations Elgar
Songs of Travel with Baritone soloist Ben Beer Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphony No. 2 in D Johannes Brahms
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MACCLESFIELD Contemporary Ensemble
Venue to be agreed
Saturday 8th or Sunday 9th March 2026
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A concert of contemporary music
performed by the Contemporary Ensemble as part of
COMA26 Festival of Music for All
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KEMS COMMITTEE
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Laura Blackburn (Chair of Concert Band)
Annette Butler (Chair of Singers)
Julia Harding (Contemporary Ensemble)
Richard Moss (Secretary)
Paul Spedding (Treasurer)
Moira Taylor (Publicity Officer)
Anne Thomson (Chair of KEMS)
Tim Ward (Chair of Symphony Orchestra)
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Safeguarding
KEMS (King Edward Musical Society of Macclesfield) is committed to ensuring that all members and others directing, playing or singing with KEMS are safeguarded while taking part in its activities. Email safeguardingconcern@kems.org.uk if you have any concerns
Calling all Students!
If you are a full-time student, membership of KEMS is FREE. Please e-mail our Chair Anne Thomson or our Treasurer Paul Spedding if you would like to know more.
Webmaster: Bob Crawshaw (webmaster@kems.org.uk)
Last updated: 21st October 2025