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 130 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.
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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.
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events
Praise Him with Trumpets - CD Launch Event
Fri, 31 Jan 2025Join Bristol Choral Society to celebrate the release of their second professional recording with Delphian Records - Praise Him with Trumpets. The CD is a celebration of British Choral ... moreCome and Sing: A Little Jazz Mass
Sat, 8 Feb 2025A chance to spend an afternoon exploring Bob Chilcott's A Little Jazz Mass. Composed in 2004 it manages to bring together two diverse traditions in a highly original and ... moreDixit Dominus
Sat, 29 Mar 2025Handel: Dixit DominusScarlatti: Dixit Dominus Monteverdi: Beatus Vir Bristol Choral Society Bristol Ensemble Conductor: Hilary Campbell Organ: Liam Dunachie Soprano: Katie Trethewey Soprano: Gwen Martin Alto: Nancy Cole Bass: ... 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 will be released on 30 January 2025, available as a CD and Digital. Click below for more info.
LATEST news
Praise Him with Trumpets - Global Release Date - 30 January 2025!
Devised by the Bristol Choral Society’s director Hilary Campbell, the choir’s second album with Delphian ... Read moreA Sparkling Review!
Howells: Hymnus Paradisi - A Twin Success!
Members of BCS and Hannover Oratorientchor rehearsing in Bristol Beacon On Saturday June 29th, Bristol ... Read more
