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 130 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.
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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.
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events
Missa Solemnis: Beethoven
Sat, 28 Jun 2025Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Bristol Choral Society British Sinfonietta Conductor: Hilary Campbell Soprano: Susanna Fairbairn Alto: Joanna Harries Tenor: Peter Davoren Bass: Frederick Long Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis (Solemn Mass) is a ... moreCome and Sing: St John Passion
Sat, 27 Sep 2025A chance to sing selected movements from Bach's wonderful St John's Passion - in English. Led by our dynamic musical director Hilary Campbell and accompanied by Steve Kings this is ... 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 will be released on 30 January 2025, available as a CD and Digital. Click below for more info.
LATEST news
Choir tour to Riga April 2025
Some of the choir members enjoy a chilly walking tour of the old city In ... Read moreThanks to Bristol Lord Mayor!
From L-R: Soloists katie Trethewey, Gwen Martin, Ellie Minney, Rt Hon Lord Mayor Andrew Varney, ... Read moreBBC Bristol in Pictures... featuring BCS!
Bristol Choral Society have featured in the BBC's Bristol in Pictures We were delighted to share ... Read more
