Christmas Concert - Lyndhurst - Saturday 2nd December 2023 at 4.30pm
NOTICE FOR ALL AUDIENCE MEMBERS - There will be a Family Fun Day event going on in Lyndhurst on 2nd December which may adversely affect parking for our concert that afternoon. The High Street will be closed for Father Christmas at around 4.30, so we advise early arrival. We are looking forward to seeing you all on the 2nd and we are doing our best to earmark extra parking to help alleviate the situation. Keep an eye out for further updates on the website and on Facebook.
Songs from the British Isles and Across the Pond - Lyndhurst - Saturday June 3rd 2023 at 7pm
Our next concert will be at St. Micheal and All Saints Church in Lyndhurst on Satureday 3rd June at 7pm.
Voices of the Forest, the renowned New Forest choir led by Phil Daish-Handy presents an evening of glorious songs and sounds of the British Isles and a selection of songs from America. The choir is joined by pianist, Martin Penrose performing some short piano interludes.
The Church is close to the town centre car park, which has free parking after 6pm.
New Year Concert - New Milton - Saturday 21st January 2023, 3pm
Mary Magdalene Church, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6QL
Come and hear the Voices of the Forest combine with the Nova Foresta Classical Players for an afternoon of varied delights with music from around the world! Music includes works by Bach, Elgar, Seymour, Popper and a touch of Jazz!
Voices of the Forest - Choir
Phil Daish-Handy - Conductor
Frank Handy - Violin
Martin Penrose - Piano
Saturday 26th November 2022 at 11.00am - St Thomas Church, Lymington
Promenade Concert - Join us for a unique selection of music performed by:
Frank Handy - Violin
Amanda Berry - Cello
Martin Penrose - Organ/Piano
Voices of the Forest - Choir
Phil Daish-Handy - Conductor
Saturday 26th November at 11.00am
ST THOMAS CHURCH, LYMINGTON
Admission free with a retiring collection
Hinton Music Festival - "THE BIG SING" on Sunday July 3rd 2022, 6.30pm
Hinton Music Festival hosts a joyous night of singing by favourite local choirs !
Featuring....
Voices of the Forest
Lymington Choral Society
Christchurch Priory Choir
Purchase Tickets (£15 + booking fee) from this link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/hants/the-retreat-new-forest-formely-east-close-hotel/hinton-music-festival-the-big-sing/e-qjkapy
- Open Rehearsal in Sway - Tuesday 10th March 2020 - 7.15pm
- Saturday 7th December 2019, 6pm - New Milton Carol Service at St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
- Saturday 13th July 2019 - afternoon concert at the Beggars Fair - Romsey
- Saturday 8th June 2019: 7.30pm - ‘Kalinka’ a programme of traditional songs from Russia and Eastern Europe at St. Mary Magdalene Church in New Milton
Our Next Event: Spring into Song - Saturday 25th April 2026, 4pm - St. Saviours Church, Brockenhurst
Celebrate the season with Voices or the Forest conducted by Phil Daish-Handy also featuring the talented children of Fernhill Strings.
Voices of the Forest have developed a following for performing uplifting, entertaining and unique arrangements of a kaleidoscope of musical genres.You'll hear some wonderful African songs, some traditional songs from the UK, a Beatles song, a Karl Jenkins medley and an American movie classic plus more. The Fernhill Strings will entertain us with a variety of pieces to demonstrate their skills.
Come and enjoy a special early evening concert.
Future Events
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Spring into Song - Saturday 25th April 2026, 4pm - St. Saviours Church, Brockenhurst
Celebrate the season with Voices or the Forest conducted by Phil Daish-Handy also featuring the talented children of Fernhill Strings. Voices of the Forest have developed a following for performing uplifting, entertaining and unique arrangements of a kaleidoscope of musical genres.You'll hear some...
"I had a really wonderful evening, the singing was just lovely, so relaxed and fun - loved it!"
"We'd never heard an a cappella choir before - we were amazed at the sound and power of the songs"
"We had a wonderful time, there was a fantastic atmosphere in the church"
"When's the next concert? We'll be back!!"
"You all looked confident and relaxed - really enjoying yourselves"
"A lovely light summery choice of songs, some new and some well known"
Audience Members