Bristol Choral Society

is one of Bristol’s leading choirs. We are passionate about singing and look forward to the buzz of our Wednesday evening rehearsals at the University of Bristol in Tyndall Avenue.

Bristol Choral Society is a mixed chorus of around 180 auditioned members with an age range of 15 to 70.

Under our distinguished Music Director, Adrian Partington and multi-talented accompanist, Steven Kings – who make a dynamic partnership – we expect and achieve high standards. We perform at least four concerts a year, usually at our native Colston Hall, with nationally renowned soloists and accompanied by professional orchestras—often the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Members of BCS before rehearsal at Symphony Hall Birmingham in 2007.

 

 

Bristol Choral Society often receives invitations to sing outside Bristol—most recently from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, and the BBC National Chorus of Wales. Many of the chorus enjoyed singing under the famous batons of Sir Charles Mackerras, Richard Hickox and Christoph von Dohnanyi at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Symphony Hall, Birmingham and The Royal Festival Hall, London in 2007.

We are invited to join The Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus at the Royal Festival Hall in February 2008 in a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

Mark Padmore to sing with Bristol Choral Society in June concert We are delighted to announce our forthcoming performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor at Bristol Cathedral, with renowned tenor soloist, Mark Padmore, on 21 June 2008. We will be accompanied by acclaimed baroque ensemble, Music for Awhile.
	Mark Padmore

Bristol Choral Society apprentices 2007-8

Bristol Choral Society Apprentices

Bristol Choral Society performing Messiah at their native Colston Hall Bristol

 

As well as an active programme of outreach work with primary schools, Bristol Choral Society also has an apprenticeship scheme for teenagers. Contact: Sally Seaman.