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Come & Sing' Performances - (these performances differ from choral workshops in that they generally culminate in a public performance and take place over a single day) - For more choral workshops and summer schools see Singing Courses |
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| 25 April | Come and Sing in Dorset with Parnham Voices! - A cappella singing across the ages. A workshop led by Jeff Howard (Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Welsh National Opera) Loders Village Hall, Loders, Bridport DT6 3SA Adults £25, students in full time education free. For details email Parnham Voices info@parnhamvoices.org |
| 9 May | Sing Mendelssohn's Elijah – A Day of Music, Passion & Community ! - Come and be part of something extraordinary! Join us for a full day of singing Elijah, Mendelssohn's incomparable masterpiece, in the capable hands of EAC's founder and director, Leslie Olive. Whether you're a seasoned choral singer or simply love great music, this is your chance to dive into one of the most powerful works in the classical repertoire. St Mary's Church, Chart Lane, Reigate, RH2 7RN Saturday, 09 May 2026 Timetable 10.30 Registration and coffee/tea 11.00 Welcome and Session 1 12.15 Refreshment Break 12.30 Session 21.30 Lunch Break 2.15 Session 3 3.00 Refreshment Break 3.30 Session 4 (informal performance) 4.30 Close Fee: £25 including music hire. Full time students (aged over 17 years) £5. Coffee, tea and cake will be provided during the day for a small donation. Please bring a packed lunch, or visit one of Reigate's many cafés and shops, all within easy walking distance How toPay: More Details: https://www.englisharts.org/join-us/singing-days/singing-day-09-05-2026. Buy Tickets: https://www.englisharts.org/products/elijah-singing-day-09-may-2026 Tel: 07901 604905, email: tickets@englisharts.org Advance booking is recommended, so that we can ensure music is available for all who need it. Parking and Access: Cars can be parked in the Prep School car-park opposite the church, or in neighbouring streets. Please note parking on the road directly outside the church is time-limited. There are two parking bays for the disabled by the lych gate in Chart Lane (limited to 3 hours), and a slightly sloping uneven path up to the west door of the church. No steps into the church, but a few bumps over the threshold into a flat seating area in the nave. There is a toilet for the disabled on the same level. |
| 16 May | Singing Day with Bob Chilcott Cantores Olicanae offer you an exciting opportunity to sing under the baton of Bob Chilcott, one of the UK´s leading composers and conductors, and a former member of the KIng´s Singers. Ilkley Grammar School 10.30am - 4.15 pm. Registration starts at 10.00am. Friends and family members are welcome to attend from 3.45pm to 4.15 pm for an informal performance of the day’s music. £25 (Full-time students £8) including tea/coffee and the hire of music. At the end of the day there will be an opportunity to purchase the music. For further information on the event and for details on how to book, please see our website www.cantoresolicanae.org.uk, call Anne on 07729 633136, or find us on Eventbrite. |
| 16 May | Come and Sing Handel's Dixit Dominus with the Croydon Bach Choir at St Matthew's Church, Chichester Road, Croydon, CR0 5NQ. Registration 10.00-10.30am, informal performance 4.20-5.30pm. We invite you to join the Croydon Bach Choir for an exhilarating workshop as we delve into Handel's Dixit Dominus. Under the expert guidance of our wonderful Music Director, Tim Horton, this full-day event promises a day of exploration, camaraderie and beautiful music-making. Open to singers of all levels who can follow a score, this workshop will be held at the modern and well-equipped St Matthew's Church. With its spacious and light-filled interior, excellent accessibility for the disabled, and ample parking, this venue offers the perfect setting for an immersive musical journey. Your ticket includes score hire, as well as tea, coffee, cakes, and biscuits to keep your energy levels up throughout the day. Remember to bring along your lunch, so you can refuel as you chat with fellow participants. The grand finale will feature a free, informal public performance, showcasing the fruits of your labour in a truly memorable way. While we have hire scores available at no additional charge, you're also welcome to bring your own. More information and tickets: https://www.croydonbachchoir.org/events/come-and-sing-handels-dixit-dominus |
| 26 May | Choir of the Earth - Come and Sing at St Olave's Church, Marygate York, England, YO30 7DR Choir of the Earth is an acclaimed online global choir, and we also create fantastic in-person ‘Come and Sing’ events led by award-winning Musical Director Ben England BEM. Included in the cost are high quality, advanced learning resources too, so everyone can prepare for the event. Our latest workshops offer an opportunity to delve into some of the most sublime works in the vocal canon, including Allegri’s Miserere, Tavener’s Song For Athene, Stanford’s The Blue Bird, Chesnokov’s Let My Prayer Arise, and the moving harmonies of Bob Chilcott’s MLK and Tallis’ If Ye Love Me. Supported by professional soprano soloists to soar through the iconic high notes, singers of all backgrounds will spend the day refining their technique and capturing the essence of these "A Cappella Wonders" in a collaborative, professional environment. Registration 9.00 Start 9.30 Finish 16.30 More information can be found here: https://choiroftheearth.com/upcoming-concerts-and-events/come-and-sing-a-capella-wonders |
| 20 June | Rawstorne Singers - Come and Sing:Rutter’s Requiem Join the RawstorneSingers for a full day of music‑making at StLeonard’s Church, Marshalls Brow, Penwortham, Lancashire, PR1 9JA. Arrival/Registration 10.00 Morning Rehearsal 10.30 - 12.30 Lunch 12.30 Afternoon Rehearsal 13.30 - 15.30 Performance 16.00 Tickets are £20,which includes the full day’s tuition, use of a music score, lunch andrefreshments. For the 16:00performance, non‑singing guests are warmly invited toattend free of charge. Donations will be gratefully received. If you would liketo join us, please book your place by 17 June 2026 via: Contact www.rawstornesingers.co.uk or email rawstornesingers@gmail.com |
| 22 August | Sing Choral Evensong in the ancient city of Bath with Nicholas Cleobury, one of Britain’s most experienced and respected conductors. Come & Sing Evensong gives adult singers the opportunity to engage with the excitement and atmosphere of the RSCM Bath Course, including access to discounted tickets for the tremendous RSCM Bath Course Concert. It’s simple! While our young singers are busy engaging in the RSCM Bath Course at Kingswood School, you will be singing some fabulous choral music at St Mary’s Bathwick under the expert direction of Nicholas Cleobury, concluding with a service of Choral Evensong. After a sizeable break for dinner, you can then make your way over to the RSCM Bath Course Concert with your discounted ticket. Whether you’re a singer in the local area, have a family member attending the RSCM Bath Course, or just fancy a choral day out in the beautiful city of Bath, then this is the event for you! Choral Evensong Repertoire: All available in the Come and Sing Evensong! book, available on loan for the duration of the event. More information: https://www.rscm.org.uk/events/come-sing-evensong-with-nicholas-cleobury/ |