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About us
The Bristol Cathedral School Choral Society began in 1972 as the Parents' Choir. Concerts were then mainly with the school choir, which gave the boys (no girls in those days!) the unforgettable experience of performing in works needing a large choir and orchestra.
Over the years the society has grown to include members with no direct connection with the school, and we are always keen to welcome new singers. Links with the school are strong. Instrumentalists from its several orchestras regularly play for our concerts, and school singers swell our ranks.
Supporting the school's music includes the Choral Society singing at the Christmas Carol Service and the annual Commemoration Service in the Cathedral.
If you think you would like to join us, come to a rehearsal and see if it is something that you would enjoy.
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Rehearsals
We are enthusiastic singers of all ages who meet in the Choir School on Wednesday evenings during school term. No audition is required and no previous choral experience necessary, although you will find it helpful if you can read music.
Anyone who enjoys singing, and is prepared to make the commitment to attend regularly, is welcome.
Rehearsal times are 7:30 - 9:00 on Wednesday evenings during school terms - in Bristol Cathedral Choir School.
Some parking is usually available in the school car park.
Music
This can be bought, or hired for a nominal sum.
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Concerts
Concerts are usually given in the Spring and Summer terms. They are often held in the wonderful surroundings of Bristol Cathedral as well as other venues around the city.
We also join the Cathedral choristers to sing at the annual Bristol Cathedral School Commemoration Service in May and the candlelit Carol Service in December. Past performances have included:-
Bach St John Passion, Magnificat,
Brahms German Requiem,
Britten St Nicolas,
Duruflé Requiem,
Elgar Dream of Gerontius,
Fanshawe African Sanctus,
Handel Messiah, My Heart is Inditing,
Haydn The Creation, Harmony Mass,
Mahler Eighth Symphony,
Mozart Mass in C Minor, Requiem,
Carl Orff Carmina Burana,
Pergolesi Magnificat, Stabat Mater,
Puccini Messa di Gloria,
Purcell Dido and Aeneas,
Rutter Requiem, Magnificat,
Schubert Mass in G,
Tippett Negro Spirituals from A Child of our Time,
Verdi Requiem,
Vivaldi Gloria,
Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs,
Geoffrey Wickham Te Deum.
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How to join
If you think you would like to join us, come to a rehearsal and see if it is something you would enjoy.
Fees
We are a self financed charity and charge a small membership fee to help cover the cost of putting on concerts with well-known soloists and quality orchestral players.
The subscription is £50 per annum, payable in September.
For more information use the numbers below, or just come to a rehearsal.
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Contact information
Paul Carpenter - Chairman
0117 967 0895
mob. 07813 574 778
 Secretary
Postmaster
05-07-09
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