Wymondham Choral Society

Our large choir is based in Wymondham, Norfolk and performs three major concerts each year. We welcome new singers and supporters.

About Us Society

The choir has been a regular feature of the musical scene in Wymondham, Norfolk, since it was formed in 1980 under the direction of Maxwell Betts. Subsequent Music Directors Keith Shaw, Peter Wills, Philip Luke and our current conductor Claire Dixon have each brought their own distinctive style to familiar, much loved choral works and have broadened the Society's repertoire through the introduction of new works, including some of their own compositions.

The Society attracts members from a wide area: from Norwich in the north to the Waveney Valley in the south and Watton to the west. We enjoy the pleasure of singing in a congenial atmosphere in some of the area's most beautiful churches. Concerts are performed to high musical standards with professional soloists and often with an orchestra. Our three major performances annually raise money for charity.

In 2007 works performed by the choir included Haydn Little Organ Mass, Dvorak Mass in D Major, and Bach Magnificat in D. In April 2008 the choir performed Brahms’ Requiem in St. Peter Mancroft church in Norwich. Each year the choir performs in Wymondham Abbey during the summer Festival. We also sing informally for local events.

Many of our members sang in the “Scratch “ concert of Mozart’s Requiem at the Albert Hall in London in May.  We have also performed there in the Verdi and Brahms Requiem concerts. Overall, the Society’s repertoire is very varied.

We are always welcome new members and supporters.

Joining us

The Society welcomes you as a singer, Friend or member of our audience.

If you like to sing why not experience the joy of performing in some of  Norfolk’s beautiful churches with a large choir?

Join our friendly choir which performs three major concerts a year. Membership is open to all who enjoying singing. New voices in all sections of the choir are welcome. The ability to read music is not essential.
There are no auditions – just come to two or three rehearsals and see whether you would like to continue.

We are very fortunate to have loyal Friends who offer much appreciated support. They are invited to our social events and receive our newsletter, “Cadenza”. Please contact us if you would like help in this way.

Concerts

Saturday 6th December 2008
Attleborough Church
Poulenc “Gloria” and seasonal works

Saturday 18th April 2009
St.Peter Mancroft Church
Norwich
Mozart “Requiem”

Saturday 11th July 2009
Wymondham Abbey
To include Haydn “Paukenmesse”

Contacting Us

For further information about the choir, membership, becoming a friend or ticket sales please contact;
Liz Fletcher (chairman) on 01953 451286 or email Elizabeth.Fletcher@paston.co.uk
Or
Sandie Goffin (secretary) on 01953 607242 or email s.goffin@uea.ac.uk

 

Wymondham Choral Society is affiliated to ‘Making Music’

Registered Charity 282330