Holst Birthday Concert

We are celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2018, with a series of special concerts scheduled to mark the occasion. The first of which is on 28th April: Karl Jenkins: The Peacemakers Recital by Dame Felicity Lott Set to be an enchanting evening within Cheltenham’s iconic venue, Pittville Pump Room the concert will welcome back the…

Cheltenham Choral Society was founded in 1938 by Morgan Islwyn Jones who remained the principal conductor until 1973. In 2018 we celebrate our 80th Anniversary with a series of special concerts: On 28th April 2018 our President Dame Felicity Lott will join us at a Gala Concert at the Pittville Pump Rooms. ‘The Peacemakers’ Karl…

Last term we said a sad goodbye to our accompanist, Jane Ward-Watts, who wishes to cut down on her professional commitments. Jane has ably supported us for 18 years and she will be missed. We welcome our new accompanist, Alison Howell and hope that she will enjoy making music with us.

Cheltenham Choral Society is recruiting new members! Join us for rehearsals, starting on Wednesday 4th September from 7.30 to 9.30pm in the Hall at Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, GL50 2AP. NEXT CONCERT: Vivaldi: Gloria Mozart: Coronation Mass Cherubini: Requiem Contact: info@cheltchoral.org.uk

Enjoy some amazing choral and organ music during your lunchtime in the wonderful surroundings of Gloucester Cathedral. Further Details on the Concerts Page.

by Alexandra Brooke In March 2020, while we were looking forward to our forthcoming St John Passion concert, Covid-19 raised its ugly head and the landscape of live music underwent a major change. Tutti suddenly became solo and singing in the shower seemed to be the only option for our vocal output. Not to be…