Bristol Choral Society

is a leading Bristol choir with one thing in common — we are passionate about singing. We look forward to the buzz of our Wednesday evening rehearsals at the University of Bristol in Tyndall Avenue.

Bristol Choral Society is a mixed chorus of around 180 auditioned members with an age range of 15 to 70.

Under our distinguished Music Director, Adrian Partington and multi-talented Assistant Music Director, Steven Kings – who make a dynamic partnership – we expect and achieve high standards. We perform at least four concerts a year, usually at the Colston Hall, Bristol, with nationally renowned soloists and professional orchestras—often the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Members of BCS before rehearsal at Symphony Hall Birmingham in 2007.

 

 

Bristol Choral Society often receives invitations to sing outside Bristol—most recently from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, and the BBC National Chorus of Wales. Many of the chorus enjoyed singing under the famous batons of Sir Charles Mackerras, Richard Hickox and Christoph von Dohnanyi at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Symphony Hall, Birmingham and The Royal Festival Hall, London in 2007.

In February 2008, we were invited to join The Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus at the Royal Festival Hall in a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

Mark Padmore sings with Bristol Choral Society We were delighted to end our season with the magnificent Bach B Minor Mass and renowned tenor soloist, Mark Padmore, at Bristol Cathedral in June 2008. Our accompanists were the acclaimed baroque ensemble, Music for Awhile.
	Mark Padmore

Bristol Choral Society apprentices 2007-8

Bristol Choral Society Apprentices

Bristol Choral Society performing Messiah at their native Colston Hall Bristol

 

As well as an active programme of outreach work with primary schools, Bristol Choral Society also has an apprenticeship scheme for teenagers.
Contact: Sally Seaman.