The programme features two motets Jesu meine freude and Fuchte dich nicht by Bach, and three medieval lyrics from 'Sacred and Profane', music from the incidental music to 'This Way to the Tomb' and Chorale after an old French Carol by Benjamin Britten.

Jesu meine Freude is the longest of Bach's six motets which are often sung by unaccompanied choirs. It runs to eleven sections and is possibly the best known of all the motets. Fuchte dich nicht, which Bach wrote for double chorus, is in one section and much less well-known. The works by Benjamin Britten are a complete contrast to Bach's motets. Chorale after an old French Carol and Deus in adjutorium meum are relatively early choral works by Britten and both were intended as parts of larger works. 'Sacred and Profane' was a much later work by Britten and includes eight medieval lyrics in total of which The Hepton Singers will be perform St.Godric's Hymn, Ye that pasen by and Carol.

The Hepton Singers group is directed by Alison West and Roger Scaife. The 30-strong chamber choir is based in Hebden Bridge and members of the choir live and work in the Calder Valley. The choir gives at least two concerts every year in Heptonstall as well as travelling further afield in the north of England. The choir also enjoys the exchanges with similar groups abroad and is currently making plans to travel to Italy in 2009.

The Hepton Singers will be performing the same programme at both Halifax Parish Church and Heptonstall Parish Church. Admission is £8 (Concessions £5 and and students £1), payable at the door.