Welcome to Wimborne Choral Society’s website. We hope you love beautiful choral music as much as we do.
Wimborne Choral Society (WCS) is Wimborne's longest established choir, now in its 47th year. It was founded in 1978, and has been led throughout by Christopher Dowie (then Organist and Master of the Choristers at the Minster Church in Wimborne). Its founding object was "to promote ... public education in and appreciation of ... music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals ...".
We are a friendly, mixed voice choir, with approximately 60 members. New singers are always welcome - no auditions required. We sing many of the major classic works as well as music by contemporary composers. We perform three concerts a year in Wimborne Minster, often accompanied by Wimborne Chamber Orchestra, with professional or semi-professional soloists.
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NEXT EVENT:
Saturday 21st September 2024 10.00am-5.00pm
St Nicholas' Church, Corfe Mullen
COME AND SING:
Choruses from BACH's B MINOR MASS
Non Members welcome Click here for more details ...
NEXT CONCERT:
Saturday 30th November 2024 7.30pm
Wimborne Minster
"A JOURNEY THROUGH MOZART AND BACH"
Programme
To include...
Wolfgang A. Mozart Requiem
J.S. Bach B minor Mass: 1st Kyrie, 1st Movement of Gloria, Dona Nobis Pacem
Christopher Dowie Domestic Suite
Conductor: Christopher Dowie
Soprano: Jacqueline Foan
Contralto: Catherine Murray
Tenor: Michael Aitkenhead
Bass: Hugh Sutton
Organ: Sam Hanson
Orchestra: Wimborne Chamber Orchestra
Chorus: Wimborne Choral Society
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Wimborne Choral Society (WCS) is Wimborne's longest established choir, now in its 47th year. It was founded in 1978, and has been led throughout by Christopher Dowie (then Organist and Master of the Choristers at the Minster Church in Wimborne). Its founding object was "to promote ... public education in and appreciation of ... music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals ...".
We are a friendly, mixed voice choir, with approximately 60 members. New singers are always welcome - no auditions required. We sing many of the major classic works as well as music by contemporary composers. We perform three concerts a year in Wimborne Minster, often accompanied by Wimborne Chamber Orchestra, with professional or semi-professional soloists.
Read More About Us …
NEXT EVENT:
Saturday 21st September 2024 10.00am-5.00pm
St Nicholas' Church, Corfe Mullen
COME AND SING:
Choruses from BACH's B MINOR MASS
Non Members welcome Click here for more details ...
NEXT CONCERT:
Saturday 30th November 2024 7.30pm
Wimborne Minster
"A JOURNEY THROUGH MOZART AND BACH"
Programme
To include...
Wolfgang A. Mozart Requiem
J.S. Bach B minor Mass: 1st Kyrie, 1st Movement of Gloria, Dona Nobis Pacem
Christopher Dowie Domestic Suite
Conductor: Christopher Dowie
Soprano: Jacqueline Foan
Contralto: Catherine Murray
Tenor: Michael Aitkenhead
Bass: Hugh Sutton
Organ: Sam Hanson
Orchestra: Wimborne Chamber Orchestra
Chorus: Wimborne Choral Society
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Ticket Information …
Following the announcement of Christopher Dowie's retirement after 46 years at the helm of Wimborne Choral Society, we are now seeking a new Musical Director.
WIMBORNE CHORAL SOCIETY
is seeking a new
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
from January 2025
WCS is a friendly, non-auditioned SATB choir of about 60 members.
Rehearsals: Thursday evenings, term time.
This is a remunerated position.
For further details please visit the website WCSMusicalDirector2025
or contact Marion Brown: marion.brown3@btinternet.com
tel. 01202 848250 or 07598 330615.
Application Deadline: 10 May 2024.
For more information see ... Musical Director 2025 Details for Applicants…
🎵 Chris Dowie Celebration Concert Update! 🎵
🌟 Milestone Alert: 25% Reached! 🌟
Only 101 days left until this special musical celebration. 🎵 Now is the perfect time to show your support and make a difference. Whether you’re a long-time fan, a fellow chorister, or someone who appreciates beautiful harmonies, your contribution matters.
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Membership is open to all, without audition. We always welcome new members.
Why not come for a trial rehearsal?
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