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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  
   
4 October

Join Wooburn Singers for their first Come & Sing of the season: Poulenc’s setting of the Gloria is indeed glorious, with its beautiful soprano solo. Wooburn Singers Come & Sing days are not to be missed. Enjoy the music in the company of experienced singers and under the expert tuition of our Music Director Jonathon Cole-Swinard and accompanist Simon Howat. Music is provided and plenty of breaks for tea and cakes. Ploughman's lunches (£8) can be pre-ordered. The day ends with a run through performance to family and friends. The Beaconsfield School, HP9 1SJ at 10:30 am (doors open 9:45am) Ticket/info: £20 (groups of 10 or more £15, students £5). Please download booking form on our website. Booking form can be downloaded from the website https://www.wooburnsingers.org.uk/?event=come-sing-3

 
4 October Come and Sing with the Choir of the 21st Century. Enjoy a workshop day with CC21 singing a selection from our repertoire including Bruckner and movements from Durufle's Requiem.

St James´ Church, Prebend Street London N1 9PF 9.30am - 5pm. Price £10 - £20. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/come-sing-with-cc21-tickets-1591202392189

 
11 October Come and Sing Choruses from Haydn's The Creation at Pershore Abbey with Pershore Choral. It will be led by Carleton Etherington, with accompanist Tim Sidford.

Please visit our website, www.pershorechoral.co.uk, for further information about the day and how to book your place.  Registration will start at 10 am, and the day will end with an informal performance in Pershore Abbey at 4.30 pm. The fee for the day is £30 payable in advance, and £10 for U25s and students. Music provided/

 
11 October

'Come and Sing' 2025 will take place at St Andrew's Church, Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2PF on Saturday 11th  October.

In celebration of the year of his 80th birthday, we will be practising and performing works by John Rutter including the Magnificat, and the anthems A Clare Benediction, The Lord bless you and keep you and I will sing with the spirit. The day will be conducted by Ian Smith and accompanied  by Paul Searle-Barnes.

Tickets (£14 for singers) are available on Ticket Source and at the door
Singers' registration will begin at 1.45 with the afternoon rehearsal running from 2.30 till 5.30 and the  performance  starting at 7.30.  Please also encourage your family and friends to come and hear a popular programme for the bargain price of £5!

The ticket price includes hire of a score and tea and biscuits during the rehearsal. Scores will be available to borrow either on the day or in advance  from the Church Office telephone 01234 216881 or email operationsmanager@standrewsbedford.org . As usual there will be facilities to eat a packed tea between the rehearsal and concert, or there is a pub serving food next to the church. Dress code is black bottoms and a single coloured top.

 
11 October Hinckley Choral Union invite you to Come & Sing Haydn's 'The Creation' on Saturday, 11 October 2025 at St Peter's Catholic Church, Leicester Road, Hinckley LE10 1LW. (Full day workshop)
Musical Director: Michelle Norton, Accompanist: Alec McGregor. Registration from 9.45am for a 10.15am start. Cost: £25.00 including light refreshment and music hire. To book your place or for further details: hcuchoir@gmail.com or 07946 324263

 
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
   
2026  
   
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