WESSEX CHORUS
FOR THE JOY OF GIVING THROUGH MUSIC
We are looking forward to our Summer season with the prospect of concerts and fun.
We rehearse every Thursday evening from 7.00 to 8.30 in the Immanuel URC Church - 120 Southbourne Rd, Bournemouth, BH6 3QJ
Wessex Chorus community choir is a non-profit organisation based in Bournemouth.
We raise funds for our nominated charities through our joyful singing.
For 2022 we welcome FOUR charities:
Music Therapy; Moordown Day Centre; Dorset Children's Foundation; and Hope for Food.
We look forward to singing joyfully for them.
LATEST NEWS
JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Saturday 4th June
A wonderful Jubilee celebration of singing, socialising and sunshine at Highcliffe Castle. Our performance was very well received ending on a high with the National Anthem ...
MYLES' MASTERCLASS
Saturday 7th May
A wonderful masterclass with Myles Tyrrell.
We learned tongue twisters, breathing, relaxation, ensemble and interval singing, as well as help with some of our more tricky pieces...
AGM
Thursday 17th February
In our well attended AGM we welcomed the choir back to full strength after Covid. We decided on four new charities for the forthcoming years rather than just two...
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INTERESTED IN JOINING?
We are always looking for new members. No audition is necessary; we welcome all voices and abilities.
We rehearse every Thursday evening from 7.00 to 8.30 in the Immanuel URC Church - 120 Southbourne Rd, Bournemouth, BH6 3QJ
OUR CHARITIES
We started in 2008 with our very first charity. For 2022 we welcome four charities: Music Therapy; Moordown Day Centre; Dorset Children's Foundation; and Hope for Food. We look forward to singing joyfully for them. 100% of our ticket sales and collections go towards our charities...
OUR CHOIR
We are a very friendly choir and our membership has grown to over 50 active members. We have a varied social calendar ranging from a fun fish ‘n chip supper to a skittles evening and a Christmas Social. New members are welcome - there's no audition - just turn up and join in ...
OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR
2018 is our 10th Anniversary year. We’re looking forward to many celebrations of our joyful singing, fundraising, friendship and fun. Thanks go to our Music Director, the wonderful Martin Arthur, for 10 years of hard work, dedication, laughter and chocolates! ...
OUR PATRON
For our 10th year we are pleased to welcome the talented Gaynor Keeble as our patron. A singer of distinction she has performed with many of the leading Opera houses. Recently we were fortunate to have her take a masterclass with us. What a memorable experience ...
10th Anniversary Celebrations - 4th August 2018
Gala Birthday and amazing things happen!
We celebrated our 10th Birthday in style and raised our target of £2,500 for our local charities.