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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 |
| 2025 | |
| 25 October | Come and Sing Vivaldi Gloria and Durante Magnificat with Frodsham & District Chorla Society. Frodsham Methodist Church WA6 6BA. Full details visit https://www.fdcs.org.uk/dbpage.php?pg=view&dbase=events&id=204120 |
| 25 October | Come and sing Vivaldi's much-loved Gloria at Downing College, Cambridge. With Downing´s Director of Music, Louisa Denby, accompanied by Ralph Woodward (organ) and a small ensemble of instrumentalists. Tickets are available until 21 Oct. £10 (free for students and Downing members; I.D. required). To book please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/come-and-sing-vivaldi-gloria-registration-1669075512789. |
| 1 Novermber | Come and Sing Dvořák’s Mass in D Major with Christ´s Church Hospital Choral Society with Adrian Bawtree. Dvořák’s Mass in D Major, Op. 86, a deeply personal expression of faith. Written originally for choir, soloists, and organ in a country chapel, this “Lužany Mass” blends intimacy, lyricism, and heartfelt devotion. From the jubilant Gloria to the serene closing Agnus Dei, Dvořák’s Mass radiates both simplicity and profound beauty.
Provisional timings are: Registration - 10.00 a.m. for 10.30 start. Coffee and Tea provided as you arrive 13.00 to 13.45 - Short lunch break 13.45 to 16.00 - Continued workshop A Tea or Coffee break will be taken in the afternoon 16.00 - Run through of the complete work Time, Date & Place :- 10.00 a.m. Saturday 1st November 2025 Big School, Christ´s Hospital, Horsham Book tickets here: https://chchoralsoc.org/products/dvoraks-mass-d-major-workshop-adrian-bawtree-2025 All are welcome but if you have sung Dvorak's ‘Mass in D major’ before you will enjoy the day all the more. |
| 2026 | |
| 24 January | Come and Sing Vivalid Gloria with Streatham Choral at St Leonards Church. Streatham High Road SW16 1QR. 9.30am - 5.30pm. For more details visit https://www.streathamchoral.com/coming-up/2026-01-24-come-and-sing |
| 31 January | Come and Sing with Birmingham Bach Choir Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang) from 2pm - 6pm in Selly Oak Methodist church, Langleys Rd, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6HT. After the workshop session we enjoy tea and homemade cakes, then finish the day with an informal performance. Tickets for singers @ £25 including music hire, and tea & cakes. Visit https://birmingham.bachchoir.com/concerts---tickets.html |
| 7 / 8 February | Come and Sing Mahler's 8th Symphony at Fairfield Hall, Croydon. It will take the form of a weekend where the choirs and orchestra get together to work on the piece to prepare for a final concert on the Sunday evening. We have professional vocal soloists. The rehearsal on the Saturday will be at St.Edmund the King, Pinner Road HA6 1QS. It is anticipated that the rehearsals will begin at 10am. The weekend will finish with a public concert at the Fairfield Halls at 7 or 7.30. The cost is £25 for the weekend to cover costs. It is a rare opportunity to perform this great work. Anyone interested should contact Tomkilworth@gmail.com |
| 28 March | Come & Sing! Belshazzar’s Feast with Worcester Festival Choral Society – One-day choral workshop. St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Pump St, Worcester WR1 2QT, 9.30am – 4.45pm. Love singing? Come to this exciting one-day choral workshop in Worcester to learn and perform Sir William Walton’s thrilling cantata, Belshazzar's Feast - hosted by the region’s leading, large classical choir, Worcester Festival Choral Society. Thrilling to sing and exciting to listen to, Belshazzar’s Feast was composed in 1931 for an eight-part chorus, and transports us to the opulent, extravagant city of Babylon, where the stage is set for dramatic downfall of its decadent ruler, Belshazzar. The day will be led by Worcester Cathedral's renowned Director of Music, Samuel Hudson, with piano accompaniment from its superb Assistant Director of Music, Nicholas Freestone. As well as the singing sessions, you’ll enjoy vocal tips, musical insights and take part in an informal closing performance with soloist – all in the company of around 150 other musically minded people. You don't need choral experience to take part, but an ability to read music is useful. There will be plenty of refreshment breaks to relax and socialise. Plus you can choose from an array of homemade cakes and pre-orderable lunches to tempt the tastebuds. Doors open for registration from 9.30am. Singing sessions start from 10:15am. The day finishes at 4.45pm. Tickets include loan of vocal score and free teas/coffees all day. MORE INFO & TICKETS: www.wfcs.online |