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
Faire is the Heaven: Masterpieces of English Music
7:30pm, Sat, 27 Jun 2026Henry Balfour Gardiner: Evening Hymn William Harris: Faire is the Heaven Herbert Howells: Like as the Hart Herbert Sumsion: They That Go Down to the Sea in Ships Ralph ... moreCome and Sing: Missa in angustiis ‘Nelson Mass’ Joseph Haydn
1:30pm, Sat, 26 Sep 2026A chance to join Bristol Choral Society for an afternoon singing Haydn's Missa in angustiis (Mass for troubled times) Commonly known as the "Nelson Mass" it is arguably one ... moreA Little Jazz Mass
7:30pm, Sat, 14 Nov 2026A Little Jazz Mass: Bob Chilcott: A Little Jazz Mass Will Todd: Mass in Blue Bristol Choral Society Hilary Campbell Conductor Vanessa Bowers: Soprano Laim Dunachie Jazz Trio Composed in ... 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
Inside our rehearsal with Mark Padmore, CBE
What happens when a world-class tenor joins forces with our choir? Following our recent rehearsal with ... Read moreA Masterclass in Passion!
We welcomed our Joint President, the world-renowned tenor Mark Padmore, to join us for our ... Read moreA Truly Magnificat Day!
We had a wonderful turnout at Bristol Choral Society's Come and Sing as we dove ... Read more
