WESSEX CHORUS
FOR THE JOY OF GIVING THROUGH MUSIC
Wessex Chorus community choir is a non-profit organisation based in Bournemouth.
We raise funds for our nominated charities through our joyful singing.
Our current charity is the Forest Holme hospice.
LATEST NEWS
LIGHT UP A LIFE
Thursday 28th November
Light up a life Remembrance Service at Poole Civic Centre. A lovely service led by Rev. Fraser Smith. Candles were lit and carols sung to help all of us remember a loved one this Christmas...
BBS CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Tuesday 3rd December
A magnificent evening of carols and Christmas songs in aid of the Bournemouth Blind Society. We sang to a full house - all in fine voice too - a wonderful mixture ...
CAROL SERVICE AT POOLE URC
Saturday 29th June
A really lovely concert at the beautiful United Reform Church Church in Poole. This is the oldest church in Poole and is the first time we have sung there. A very appreciative and lively audience...
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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 Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 9.00 in the Inclusive Community Church Hall, Hannington Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth. BH7 6JT
OUR CHARITIES
We started in 2008 with our very first charity - the Alzheimer’s Society followed by Children’s Wish, the Youth Cancer Trust, Help & Care Bournemouth, and the Bournemouth Blind Society. Our current charity is Forest Home hospice. 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! ...
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.
10th ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH
The Launch was a night of history being made for me and the Choir. It is not only reaching its 10th birthday, but has hit over 50 members, and has a sound to be proud of. My choir was so wonderful - singing with such gusto and making such a joyful sound to all that took time to come and listen ...
10th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Please join us to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. We'll be raising funds for five of our local charities: Bournemouth Blind Society; Children's Wish; Help & Care; Youth Cancer Trust; and the Alzheimer's Society. A fun evening with a hot buffet. Tickets and more details are available here ...
OUR PATRON- GAYNOR KEEBLE
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 ...