A selection of photos and audio excerpts from our performances and events.
Most photos courtesy of Martin Robinson
With Terpsichore in Belgium St Nicholas cantata 2017 50th anniversary Keele 2019 in Stone
Summer 2022 events
Quiz night – questions from Harriet and Dan Quiz night in May Jubilee day 2nd June Singing ‘A life lived with grace’ at the lighting of the Beacon Stone’s Beacon on St Michael’s church tower
Mozart’s Requiem Concert

Singing for Health Workshop January 2022
Harriet led us in an exploration of the working of the voice and the many benefits of singing both physical and mental. We learnt so much in an afternoon and were taught some fun exercises and beautiful songs along the way. Although it seemed strange, singing through a straw is a marvellous way to help the vocal folds work more efficiently and will help to solve many vocal problems. It’s such an accessible way to help ourselves when practising at home. As well as singing we had the benefit of gorgeous cakes at the break all made by our talented bakers.
Christmas Concert 2022
Christmas doesn’t feel like Christmas without a carol concert! It was lovely to be back in Christ Church, Stone to sing carols and perform Stuart Johnson’s new cantata One Night in Bethlehem which was a sung narration of the Christmas story with carols woven in between. Harriet filled the church with her glorious voice in the solo part and Stuart took on conducting the choir. He must be proud of his daughter and the choir all loved singing his composition.
Harriet Johnson in One Night in Bethlehem Stuart Johnson with Harriet and the choir Christmas sense of fun
Celebration! Autumn concert 2021
Our first concert after what felt like a long absence and we wanted to celebrate in style. We started with Vivaldi’s Gloria and then with Stuart Johnson’s Missa Celebra which had been written specially for us in the year of our 50th anniversary (2018). It was such a joy to sing both of these works.
Andrea Tweedale soprano soloist Andrea with Harriet Johnson That concert feeling!
Watch the first part of the Gloria on YouTube – follow the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQrj8iuNZLI
2021 – the year we resumed in person
The Stone Civic Parade 2021 had been postponed from earlier in the year but was a well attended event. It had representatives from the choir and a brass band accompanying the new Mayor and many other dignitaries.
Mayor and dignitaries Brass band entertainment Some choir representatives
The summer barbecue July 2021 at Oulton village hall proved a happy time for a reunion.
July and August 2021 in The Barn at The Crossing, Stone.
At last we were able to sing together in person – definitely something to celebrate!
Singing in a new large space Back together in person Keeping our distance!
Zimbe! workshop February 2020
We all had a great time at the workshop day and welcomed around 40 guests to sing with us. Cakes and singing are a happy combination and we had plenty of both. As we have come to expect, Harriet and Jenny gave us a fantastic musical experience with their conducting and piano playing. We are looking forward to singing this collection of songs with other choirs int he Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent on 25th March. Martin took photos and videos – see the links below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukJrd7h6_Do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy3Me-id3IM
Christmas Carol Concert 2019
For the first time we were joined by Keele University Brass band who provided the extra Christmas spirit in the concert. Thank you KUBB and their leader Katharine Slater.
We performed a wide variety of carols from medieval times to 21st century compositions. Audience and performers all enjoyed mince pies and wine at the interval.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl2yZ1EYAyc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDafATtR9Jk
Autumn concert 2019 John Rutter’s Requiem
We performed the Requiem and several works from European Sacred Music. It was thrilling to be joined by soloists Millicent James, Katharine Slater, Briony Seden
Millicent James with the premiere of ‘Hold’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt2bGaVJsu4
Further recordings can be found on Martin Robinson’s YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jShYAIB9EETFpwZmRva9w
A Night at the Oscars Summer 2019
Red Carpet treatment An Oscar for Harriet and for Jenny Lori Jones-Pullin presented with her Oscar
Spring Concert 2019
Alma Mater Singers
Stone Choral Society on Youtube – you can find a selection of videos of performances on Martin Robinson’s YouTube channel. It can be found here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jShYAIB9EETFpwZmRva9w
A selection of audio clips can be found below or visit the SoundCloud site https://soundcloud.com/you/tracks
National Association of Choirs event at Victoria Hall
Stone Choral Society was part of a glorious event with six other choirs Stone Choral giving their all Cantiamo chamber choir Musical directors and accompanists of all the choirs
Classic Pop workshop January 2019
Pop workshop 2019 Cakes at the workshop Meeting our guests Classic Pop workshop 2019
Christmas Carol concert December 2018
Christmas carol concert 2018 Equali brass quintet Christmas carol concert 2018 Christmas carol concert 2018
Weekend with twin choir Terpsichore in Oostrozebeke Flanders November 2018
our group social evening our gifts – poppy mugs Social lunch laying wreath at Tyne cot Tyne Cot cemetery Passchendale museum Joint concert with Terpsichore
Faure Requiem Workshop October 2018
Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations

Preparing the strawberries and wine for the interval In Keele chapel Drinking song Carmina Burana Peter Taylor solo Soloist Daisy Mitchell and Composer Stuart Johnson Harriet Johnson conductor
Mozart Requiem January 2018
practice time Mozart at St Michael’s church A small snack at the break
Social events 2018
Christmas quiz 2018 Quiz master Dan giving us hard questions Wine is needed to help draw beetles at the beetle drive Dragon race 2018 Which dragon will be the fastest? Chris and Allison moving the dragons Upper House anniversary dinner Upper House anniversary dinner Anniversary dinner Anniversary dinner Anniversary dinner Anniversary dinner Anniversary dinner Anniversary dinner Anniversary dinner Anniversary dinner Beautiful weather for enjoying the garden