WESTBURY & DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY
Events
Weekly Rehearsals
Our rehearsals are held every Wednesday between September and April (except between Christmas and New Year) at Westbury Methodist Church from 19:30 - 21:30. Have a look at our Meet Us page for details.
Concerts
Concerts are arranged at Christmas and in the Spring (noted in blue below). We also sometimes sing at other events. Keep your eyes on both this and the News page.
Wednesday 7th September 2022 @ 19:30: Rehearsals resume - Westbury Methodist Church, Station Road, Westbury, BA13 3JL
New members always welcome - no audition necessary
Saturday 24th September 2022 @ 14:00: 'Come and Sing' - Westbury Methodist Church, Station Road, Westbury, BA13 3JL
Conductor: Luke Pickett
Accompanist: Rob Danter
Music: Ubi Caritas (Philip Stopford), Singin' in the Rain (Nacio Herb Brown), The Road Home (Stephen Paulus)
£7 to include score hire (students and under 21s £3). No need to book, just turn up!
Refreshments available (donation)
13:30 - Registration opens
14:00 - Rehearsal
16:30 - Informal run-through/performance
17:00 - Finish
Saturday 19th November 2022, 10:30-12:00: Seasonal Coffee Morning - Westbury Methodist Church, Station Road, Westbury, BA13 3JL
Come and join us for a drink and to browse the seasonal wares.
Friday 16th December 2022 @ 19:30: Christmas Concert - Westbury Methodist Church, Station Road, Westbury, BA13 3JL
Tickets from Choral Society members (available early-December) or on the door.
Programme to include a variety of Christmas Carols and music.
Saturday 17th December 2022 @ 14:30: Festival of Carols - Imber St. Giles
Tickets sell out fast - available early November from http://imberchurch.org.uk
Wednesday 11th January 2023 @ 19:30: Rehearsals resume - Westbury Methodist Church, Station Road, Westbury, BA13 3JL
New members always welcome - no audition necessary
Saturday 4th February 2023 @ 14:00: 'Come and Sing' - Westbury Methodist Church, Station Road, Westbury, BA13 3JL
Conductor: Luke Pickett
Accompanist: Rob Danter
Music: Shoshone Love Song (Emerson), Sprig of Thyme (Rutter)
£7 to include score hire (students and under 21s £3). No need to book, just turn up!
Refreshments available (donation)
13:30 - Registration opens
14:00 - Rehearsal
16:30 - Informal run-through/performance
17:00 - Finish
Saturday 29th April 2023 @ 19:30: Spring Concert - All Saints' Parish Church, Westbury
Tickets from Choral Society members (available late-April), Spacecraft Westbury (Maristow Street) or on the door.
Programme to include:
Worthy is the Lamb - Handel
God so Loved the World - Stainer
All in the April Evening - Robertson
Open Thou Mine Eyes - Rutter
Shoshone Love Song - Emerson
Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo - Haydn
There is Nothing Like a Dame - Rodgers & Hammerstein
The Road Home - Paulus
Sprig of Thyme - Rutter
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 @ 19:30: Annual General Meeting - Westbury Methodist Church, Station Road, Westbury, BA13 3JL
Members and invited guests only - come and hear how the year has gone, plans for next year, and have your say about the future of the Society.
Please note that although rehearsal and concert dates are correct at the time of writing, events are subject to change, sometimes at short notice, generally due to circumstances beyond our control. It is advisable to check before travelling. Please contact us.