AMATEUR tenor singers from across the region are being invited to join one of the County’s most prestigious classical choirs from September.
Worcester Festival Choral Society, which was founded in 1861 and was often conducted by Sir Edward Elgar in its early days, currently has vacancies for additional tenors to join its highly regarded, 140-strong chorus as it embarks on its 2025-26 concert season.
“If you sing tenor and think you might enjoy learning and performing the ‘classical choral greats’ with us in the magnificent setting of Worcester Cathedral, we’d love to hear from you,” said chairman Susan White.
“We’re a very friendly lot, with members of all ages and backgrounds. We always enjoy singing together. You don’t necessarily need previous choral experience, but some ability to read music is an advantage.
“The main thing is a love of music.”
Led by Worcester Cathedral’s director of music Samuel Hudson, the society’s rehearsals are held on Monday evenings in term-times, usually at Worcester Cathedral.
The lead to three, major concerts at the Cathedral each year, performing some of the world’s best-loved choral works alongside a professional orchestra and acclaimed soloists.
Each concert typically attracts well over 500 music lovers.
This season, Worcester Festival Choral Society is performing Duruflé’s Requiem on Saturday November 22, Handel’s Messiah by candlelight on December 6, and Mendelssohn’s Elijah on March 21.
Susan added: “Singing with WFCS is an incredibly rewarding experience, as well as a social opportunity.
“As well as our concerts we hold a popular ‘Come & Sing’ workshop day each spring, plus other activities.
“In addition, many of our members are selected for the renowned Three Choirs Festival Chorus each year. So come and try us out, with no obligation.”
A small number of places are also available for bass voice parts in the coming season.
Interested singers should contact Alison Riddell at [email protected] or 07710 180294 by Monday September 1.
The first rehearsal of term is Monday September 8 from 7.30 until 9.30pm at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Worcester
