Term Dates
Rehearsal Venue
Travel / Parking
| Term 1 |
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| 21 Jan 2025 – 29 Apr 2025 |
| Term 2 |
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| 13 May 2025 – 05 Aug 2025 |
| Term 3 |
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| 16 Sep 2025 – 09 Dec 2025 |
Ascension Church
282 Stretford Road
Hulme
M15 5TQ
Rehearsals are held in the bright, airy and modern hall on a Tuesday from 7pm – 9.30pm.
Term 1: No Rehearsals on Feb 18th, March 4th or April 15th
Term 2: No Rehearsal on May 27th
Term 3: No Rehearsal on Oct 28th
Excellent bus links to/from the city centre and beyond
Musical Director – Tom Metcalfe
Tom Metcalfe is a highly skilled performer, teacher, and music theorist with a diverse background in popular music. Primarily a flamenco guitarist, Tom is also an experienced multi-instrumentalist, session musician, and composer.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Music (Performance) from the University of Salford, where he achieved the highest-ever performance mark for his role as a flamenco guitarist.
His PhD project, focusing on advanced music theory and the innovative Minecraft Music School, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship funded by the UK Research and Innovation: Arts and Humanities Research Council. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he is passionate about developing singers and musicians.
As the Musical Director for Voice of the Town Manchester, Tom brings his expertise to create a dynamic and engaging choir experience.
“Such an amazing, fun group of people, joining VOTT is the best thing I’ve ever done.”
“Fantastic choir with great people. Musical arrangements designed to give all parts a chance of the melody.”
“Where to start? Lovely people. Amazing voices. Great arrangements. Fantastic experiences.”
“A fantastic choir to be part of and lots of amazing performance opportunities. A very friendly and welcoming singing group.”
“I’ve met so many lovely people & made so many new friends since joining. I love the song choices & the harmonies sound spectacular! Rehearsals are so fun & the gigs are great!“
“I have been a member for a few years now and have had some great performance opportunities. Rehearsals are fun as well as challenging, arrangements are fab and when it all comes together in our performances, we sound amazing! Lovely group of people too!”
“This is an amazing choir to be part of. Brilliant arrangements, brilliant people and one of the best decisions I ever made in joining!”
“Best choir of its type in the area. Great and varied arrangements, talented singers, welcoming people, great fun rehearsing and performing.”
“Warm & welcoming choir with a great range of musical arrangements and tunes. Love being part of this choir.”
“Amazing way to work the grey cells and have a lot of fun. Rehearsals (and our various opportunities to perform) really allow you to switch off from any adulting-related stress 🙂 Arrangements offer a challenge, with the result being a sound that never fails to impress.”
“I have been part of VOTT since the start, and I can say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made to go along to the taster session and subsequently join.”
“Love being part of this amazing group. Welcoming, fun, fantastic arrangements and performance opportunities.”
“Proud to have been part of this awesome choir for over a decade. I’ve made friends for life and had experiences of a lifetime with VOTT. We strive for high performance standards but have plenty of fun along the way. And singing is good for you!”
“Great fun choir, amazing arrangements and with opportunities to perform at shows, festivals etc.”
“The highlight of my week! A wonderfully friendly, supportive group, led by our brilliant MD. His enthusiasm, energy and sense of humour ensure that we not only sound our best but feel connected as a group. Every rehearsal feels like a safe space to grow, to push ourselves musically, and to simply enjoy coming together to create music. Love it!!”
“Fantastic choir with wonderful arrangements and harmonies. I’ve been a member for several years and it’s become a hugely positive addition to my life in general. VOTT is a very welcoming group.”
“Joined over a year ago and loving it. Challenging and rewarding plus friendly people and great arrangements!”
“A great bunch of people who make fabulous sounds under incredible musical direction”
“Such a lovely group of people that sound awesome! Really special arrangements of great songs and opportunities to sing in amazing places. One of the best things I’ve ever done”
“Great songs, great arrangements, great people and fantastic performance opportunities. Joining VOTT is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever done.“