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A yr
Choral Union has
played a prominent part in the fabric of Ayr musical society for over
130 years. Established on 16th October 1878, it is one of the oldest
choral societies in Scotland and continues to keep Ayr at the forefront
of choral singing, bringing to its citizens a broad repertoire of music
to be appreciated and enjoyed.
At the end of 1881
the Ayr Town Hall was opened with a performance by the Ayr Choral Union
of Handel’s Messiah. Although the availability of a Town Hall
solved the problems of a venue for concerts, the desire of the choir to
produce splendid musical results eventually led to financial disaster.
However, the choir persevered and gradually things turned in its favour.
Having entered an era of steady prosperity, the burning down of the Ayr
Town Hall in 1897 caused serious problems, but the choir resolved to go
on, little realising that it would be almost seven years before the Town
Hall would be rebuilt.
On 31st March
1904, the choir was once again accorded the honour of formally opening
the new Town Hall with another performance of Handel’s Messiah.
In September 2006, the Town Hall was closed for much needed
refurbishment including the rebuilding of the three manual organ. Once
again, Ayr Choral Union had the pleasure of performing Handel’s
Messiah at the formal re-opening of the Town Hall on 7th October
2006. The facilities for audience and performers have been greatly
improved and Ayr Choral Union has continued with enthusiasm performing
its concerts and hoping to make music for the appreciation and enjoyment
of the people of South Ayrshire.
View our Archive of past Concerts, Programmes, Photographs etc. ARCHIVE HERE
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AYR
CHORAL UNION 
