Hadley & District Orpheus Male Choir crest, established 1901
Singing since 1901 · Telford, Shropshire

One of England’s most celebrated male choirs.

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Three‑time champions of the Welsh National Eisteddfod
1923 · 1925 · 1933
Our story

A hundred and twenty‑five years of song.

Four friends started it in 1901. We’ve been singing ever since.

The choir was formed after four local men heard a party of Welsh miners sing in Oakengates and decided Hadley should have a choir of its own. What began as a quartet became one of the most celebrated male choirs in the country — and the only English choir ever to win the Welsh National Eisteddfod three times.

In 1995 we sang in Hyde Park among 3,000 voices, alongside Dame Vera Lynn, Elaine Paige and Sir Cliff Richard.

Today we’re a friendly group of around forty men of all ages, still doing what the choir has always done: singing well, raising money for good causes, and enjoying every minute of it.

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An opportunity · Now recruiting

Could you be our next Musical Director?

Our Musical Director, Robyn Davies MBE, steps down at the end of 2026. As we celebrate 125 years, we’re seeking only our eighth Musical Director since 1901 to take up the baton in the new year. Applications close 30 November 2026.

See the role & how to apply
Come and be part of it

Sing with us

New voices are always welcome — no audition, and no need to read music. Come along to a Monday rehearsal and we’ll find your part.

How to join

Hear us live

We perform across Shropshire and beyond throughout the year, in aid of local and national charities. See where we’re singing next.

Upcoming concerts

Book the choir

Concerts, services and celebrations — we’d love to bring live male voice harmony to your event. Get in touch to talk dates.

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