We are one of the leading big city choirs in the UK and proud of our long history and contribution to the musical and cultural life of Bristol.
Established in 1889, we have an auditioned membership of 140 and are going from strength to strength under the leadership of Musical Director, Hilary Campbell. and were delighted have won several awards in 2021 including the Royal Philharmonic Society Inspiration Award.
Sing with us!
Singers of all voice parts are welcome to join Bristol Choral Society and we encourage you to attend a few ‘no obligation’ rehearsals before deciding if you would like to join the choir.
Experience of choral singing and sight-reading is helpful.
We would love to hear from you if you think that Bristol Choral Society could be for you.
events
Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle
7:30pm, Fri, 21 Nov 2025Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle Bristol Choral Society Hilary Campbell Piano I - Maria Struckova Piano II - Krystal Tunnicliffe Harmonium - Liam Dunachie Soprano - Charlotte Richardson Alto - Helen ... moreHandel's Messiah
7:30pm, Sat, 20 Dec 2025Bristol Choral Society British Sinfonietta Katie Trethewey – Soprano Katie Bray – Alto Thomas Elwin – Tenor Timothy Nelson – Bass Hilary Campbell – Conductor This Christmas, treat yourself ... moreCome and Sing: Magnificat, John Rutter
1:30pm, Sat, 31 Jan 2026Rutter's Magnificat is a musical setting of the biblical canticle, Magnificat. The latin text is interspersed with the poem 'Of a Rose, a lovely Rose'. Composed and first performed ... more
Support us
Bristol Choral Society greatly appreciates contributions from their Friends and Sponsors, whose financial contributions, large and small, significantly help to continue to maintain the standards of the wonderful concerts the choir is able to perform.
There are a number of ways you can support the choir and we welcome all enquiries!
Showcase
There are a number of opportunities to hear and see Bristol Choral Society and to experience our music from the comfort of your own home!
We have several videos on our YouTube channel and our second CD: Praise Him with Trumpets was released on 30 January 2025, available as a CD and Digital. Click below for more info.
LATEST news
A 'Choral' Conversation
In conversation: Nicholas Hytner, Alexander Armstrong, Natalie Murray Beale and Hilary Campbell On Monday 3rd ... Read moreThe Choral - Exclusive London Screening and Conversation
A chance to join our award-winning Musical Director Hilary Campbell at an exclusive London screening ... Read moreOpen Rehearsal!
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 7.15 - 9.30pm Council Chamber, City Hall, College Green, Bristol Have ... Read more
