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About Tallis Consort

Elevating every moment with timeless choral beauty. The Tallis Consort - where passion meets professionalism.
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Wakefield
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At The Tallis Consort, we deliver more than just music - we create a truly memorable experience. Founded in 2017 by Chris Why, our ensemble brings together some of the UK’s finest professional singers, united by a passion for choral excellence and a commitment to nurturing emerging talent. We tailor our performances to suit your occasion, with the option to appear in traditional cassocks for a timeless and visually striking addition to your event. When you book The Tallis Consort, you’re inviting an ensemble that pours heart and soul into every note - leaving lasting impressions long after the music fades.

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Tallis Consort's Reviews

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Mihir M
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

We had the absolute pleasure of having Tallis Consort sing at our wedding reception at the Anglican Cathedral, and they were phenomenal. Chris, who I coordinated with, was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the two months leading up to the event. He answered every single one of my (many) questions with patience and care, and went above and beyond to find bespoke arrangements for the pop songs we requested, well outside the choir’s usual repertoire. He even performed alongside a track for our first dance, which made the moment unforgettable. The choir also performed in a challenging location on top of a bridge inside the cathedral but still made it work beautifully. The entire group was warm, professional, and a joy to work with. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

Reply from Tallis Consort
4 months ago

Mihir, Thank you for taking the time to write such a collected and thoughtful testimonial. Your reception was the jewel in the crown of your weekend, culminating in a magical reception for your nearest and dearest. Liverpool Anglican Cathedral was awash with beauty and culture in such a beautiful ceremony. Both the choir and I had a splendid time performing for you, Aradhana and your guests. Thank you for engaging us to uplift your special day, Mihir, it truly was a pleasure. With our very best wishes for your long fruitful marriage. Chris

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Ella M
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Tallis Consort and Chris truly made our wedding unforgettable — their singing was the highlight of the day. Chris was quick to communicate and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you so much! Ella

Reply from Tallis Consort
4 months ago

Your ceremony was full of life, Ella. What a beautiful service to a church full of your nearest and dearest. It was a pleasure to perform for you and Marcus. I hope that we may cross paths again in the future. My very best wishes, Chris

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Susan S
9 months ago
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5 out of 5

My sister and I booked Tallis Consort to perform at our mothers funeral in January. I found Chris extremely helpful and was very responsive to our many questions and he made some recommendations for music that would be appropriate. I have to sat that the choir of 5 plus an organist were absolutely wonderful, and actually exceeded our expectations. The congregation all agreed the performances were incredible and our family are still discussing how wonderful the choir was and how special it made the day. Our Mum would have truly loved it! I am so pleased I booked Chris and Tallis and would have no hesitation in booking them again. First class!!

Reply from Tallis Consort
4 months ago

Hello Susan, The five of us, along with our organist, Anthony, were honoured to be a part of such a beautiful service celebrating your mother's life. Thank you for your kind words in this testimonial. With every best wish to you and yours. Chris

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Mark J
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

Chris his fellow singers and organist recently came to a family funeral to play and sing at the final mass. From the planning to the day itself nothing was too much trouble, well organised and communicative alongside the outstanding music they performed brought an uplifting grace to the day. Highly recommend and can’t thank them enough.

Reply from Tallis Consort
9 months ago

Thank you, Mark. It was a pleasure to perform for you at beautiful St Mary's. Your repertoire was perfectly chosen for the service. What a fantastic eulogy - a privilege to perform for such an accomplished musician. I hope to cross paths with you again in the future! Chris

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Gary H
1 year ago, for a Funeral / Memorial service in Altrincham WA14 5RH
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5 out of 5

Last week I played the Organ at a Funeral and was privileged to be joined in the Musical work by the Tallis Consort under the Direction of Christopher Why. The Consort - an SATB quartet, not only led the hymn singing but performed Walford Davies's beautifully simple setting of the words from the Sarum Primer "God be in my head" - here was a model performance of this short work. The singing was musically controlled, with impeccable diction, tuning balance and ensemble. I hope to work with them again, and would have no hesitation in recommending them.

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Kevin G
1 year ago, for a Funeral / Memorial service in Goatbeck Terrace
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5 out of 5

The vocal group created a beautiful, sound, which filled the large church with heavenly music. Several people in the congregation thought it was a recording, such was the clarity and beauty of the vocals we heard.

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Tallis Consort's Song list

---Hymns - Wedding - Funeral - Church service---
Jerusalem
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Father hear the prayer we offer
Guide me, O thou great redeemer
I vow to thee my country
Immortal invisible god only wise
Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us
Love divine all love excelling
Morning has broken
Now thank we all our god
O Jesus I have promised
O worship the King
Praise my soul the King of heaven
Praise to the Lord the Almighty
The King of love my shepherd is
The Lord’s my shepherd I’ll not want
---Entrance / Signing of the Register (4 singers)---
Jesu, joy of man's desiring - Bach
If ye love me - Tallis
God be in my Head - Rutter
Panis Angelicus - Franck
Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
The Lord bless you and keep you - Rutter
Ave Verum Corpus - Byrd
The Lord is my Shepherd - Goodall
God be in my head - Davies
Lead me Lord - Wesley
Ave Maria - Schubert (choral arrangement)
Locus Iste - Bruckner
---Entrance / Signing of the Register (6-8 singers)---
Zadok the priest - Handel
I was glad - Parry
O for the wings of a dove - Mendelssohn
Hallelujah (chorus) - Handel
How lovely are thy dwellings fair - Brahms
Set me as a seal - Walton
Coelos ascendit hodie - Stanford
God so loved the world - Stainer
Cantique de Jean Racine - Fauré
---Funerals---
A Gaelic Blessing – Rutter
Ave verum corpus – Mozart
Do not be afraid – Stopford
God so loved the world – Stainer
In Paradisum – Fauré
Never weather-beaten sail – Campion
Pie Jesu – Lloyd-Webber
The Lord is my Shepherd – Goodall
---Carols/Christmas repertoire---
A virgin most pure
Adeste fideles
Angels from the realms of glory
As with gladness men of old
Away in a manger
O come all ye faithful
Good king Wenceslas
Gaudete
O little town of Bethlehem
Ding dong merrily on high
Coventry Carol
Joy to the world
O little one sweet
Silent night
Deck the halls
Angels Carol (Rutter)
We wish you a merry Christmas
Hark the herald angels sing
God rest you merry gentlemen
Once in royal David’s city
The Holly and the Ivy
Away in a manger
It came upon the midnight clear
A great and mighty wonder
A merry Christmas (We wish you)
Coventry carol
God rest you merry gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
The Holly and the Ivy
I saw three ships
Infant holy, infant lowly
It came upon the midnight clear
The Linden tree carol
O little one sweet
O little town of Bethlehem
On Christmas night all Christians sing
Past three o'clock
Rejoice and be merry
See amid the winter's snow
Sussex Carol
Sweet was the song the Virgin sang
The Three Kings
Joy to the world
O Holy Night
Sans Day Carol
Mary's Lullaby
Dormi, Jesu
Love came down at Christmas
Silent Night
Nativity Carol
Candlelight Carol
Shepherd's Pipe Carol
Wexford Carol
Deck the halls
Wassail, wassail all over the town
What cheer?
When Christ was born
Bethlehem Down
O come, O come Emmanuel
In the bleak midwinter
I wonder as I wander
Torches
Unto us is born a Son
While shepherds watched their flocks
The truth sent from above
Angels we have heard on high
The first Noel
I saw Three Ships
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
What sweeter music
Angels from the realms of glory
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
In dulci jubilo

Tallis Consort's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£893.75
Up to 2 hours£1000
Up to 3 hours£1062.50
Packages
Wedding proposal4 musicians
To perform one piece of your choosing for you and your significant other!
£500
Wedding ceremony4 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£715
Funeral service4 musicians
Music throughout the ceremony as prescribed. Up to 4 hymns and 2 anthems.
£715
Christmas Carols - Corporate Event4 musicians
Up to 2 sets of 30 minutes of Christmas music while guests arrive, background music, or a more formal performance.
£720
Soloists4 musicians
A quartet of soloists for your concert.
£875
Classical Concert4 musicians
2 x 30-minute slots concert program from four professional singers.
£875
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception4 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 30-minute performances at the drinks reception.
£925

Add-ons

Organist
+£350
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients love the intimacy and clarity of our sound. Each singer is a soloist in their own right, but together we create a flexible, rich ensemble that adapts to any space. We bring passion, polish, and a heartfelt connection to every performance - elevating any occasion.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Our singers have performed in iconic venues including The Royal Albert Hall, Westminster Abbey, Lincoln Cathedral, and Beverley Minster. We've sung live on BBC TV and Radio, performed with Aled Jones, and for King Charles III at high-profile national events.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We draw on a wide range of musical influences - from early choral traditions to modern vocal ensembles. Our unique sound blends the energy of emerging voices with the depth of experienced professionals, all united by a love of music and expressive performance.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

We’ve performed for King Charles III, sung live for the BBC, and appeared at major venues including The Royal Albert Hall. A recent highlight was performing to an audience of over 750 people in the stunning setting of Beverley Minster.

Do you have different line-up options?

Absolutely – we can tailor the line-up to suit your event. We typically perform as a quintet (five singers), but larger ensembles are readily available. If accompaniment is needed (e.g. for a church service), we're happy to work with your venue’s organist or provide our own trusted accompanist for an additional fee.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try to be as flexible as possible to help your day run smoothly. If anything changes, just let us know as early as you can - we’ll do our best to adapt.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

This isn’t something we usually offer, but feel free to get in touch - we’re happy to discuss what might work best for your event atmosphere.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually need around 30 minutes to set up. We always arrive in good time before guests to get settled and rehearse with any accompanists (if needed), ensuring everything runs seamlessly on the day.

Can you roam around while you perform?

While we typically sing from a fixed position, we’re very comfortable processing (walking while singing), especially at the start or during key moments of a service. We can also perform from different locations within the venue if appropriate.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Yes – our set list offers a glimpse of our wide-ranging repertoire. If there's something specific you'd like that isn’t listed, there’s a good chance we already know it – and we’re always happy to explore new requests.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

We perform acoustically, so PA and lighting aren’t usually required. If your event needs amplification (e.g. for an outdoor venue), we can arrange this for an additional fee – just let us know.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely. Once booked, we’ll have a planning consultation where you can tell us about any specific pieces you’d like. We're happy to prepare new repertoire for your event where possible.
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Event types:
Church service, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party
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