Coniston Hall, Manchester proved a great venue for The Marcliff Singers' first public performance. Well-timed for Christmas, the Carol Concert took place on Sunday, 11 December, 2011. Students from Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music joined in with wonderful violin and piano pieces. The Marcliff Singers, accompanied by Sakurako Mishiro and conducted by founder Helen Earey, performed songs and carols. The audience joined in with the carol singing and the children had a great time in the 'snow'.

The Marcliff Singers sing 'Land of the Silver Birch' at Coniston Hall

On the programme:

•  Land of the Silver Birch: First Nation Canadian Traditional Song
• Sue-Gan: Old Welsh slumber song, solo by Penny Evans (in Welsh) 
• Oh Christmas Tree: Traditional German Carol (quartet)
• Wonderful Christmas Time: Words & music by Paul McCartney
• White Christmas: Words & music by Irving Berlin

Carols:

• Once in Royal David's City, solo by Rebecca Rex-Straw
• O Little Town of Bethlehem
• While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
• Kings of Orient
• O Come, All Ye Faithful

All proceeds were donated to the Ashley Educational Trust.

 'Suo Gan': first verse in Welsh sung by Penny Evans