Friends of the Music

FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC

In common with most English cathedrals and greater churches, Leeds Parish Church maintains weekday as well as Sunday choral services.  This is a tradition in Leeds that dates back over a century and a half.

The choir exists without the advantages of a resident chorister school, and music in the church benefits from one of the finest organs in the country.

The Friends of the Music of Leeds Parish Church was founded in 1951 specifically to assist with the provision of music as a resource for worship, and the presentation of concerts and other musical activities. It is a separately registered charity no. 1055944.  Individual Friends of the Music provide invaluable support, in addition to grants from charities and trusts – notably the Pilling and Ouseley Trusts, Wade’s Charity and the Friends of Cathedral Music.

 

FRIENDS OF THE MUSIC

  • provide significant help and encouragement through their regular subscriptions, and their interest and attendance at special services and musical activities, both at the church and in the wider community.
  • are invited to the Annual Friends’ Festival in the Autumn, the AGM, the Choristers’ Prize giving and other musical events at the parish church and elsewhere, throughout the year.
  • receive copies of the Annual Report and details of events and musical activities connected with the parish church, its choir and organ.

 

HOW TO JOIN

Simply complete a membership form and return to:

Friends of the Music of Leeds Parish Church
5 St Peter’s House
Kirkgate
Leeds
LS2 7DJ

 

DONATIONS

The subscription is not fixed but Friends are asked to pay an annual sum of whatever amount they feel able to contribute. Payment is usually by Bankers Order.  Donations are most welcome at any time.  Cheques can be sent to the Friends of the Music of Leeds Parish Church (made payable to FOMLPC).

A Gift Aid declaration helps even more by enabling us to receive the income tax of about a quarter of your donation at no additional cost to you.

The work of the Friends benefits greatly from bequests.  Please would you consider the possibility of remembering us in your will?

Contact us by Email on contact@fomlpc.org.ukby telephone on 0113 350 3933 (or at the Parish Office on 0113 245 2036) for any of the following documents:-

  • Friends of the Music membership form (with Gift Aid declaration and Bankers Order form)
  • Legacy leaflet

Join us today to help maintain the musical tradition of Leeds Parish Church.