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Recent Press Comments

'Of the Father's Heart Begotten' - Seasonal Christmas music. "It was interesting to compare the mystical atmosphere of Of the Father's Heart Begotten with the nimble, jazzy John Rutter Shepherd's Pipe Carol. The contrast could not have been greater and it showed how flexible this choir is."
"Haydn's Te Deum was sung by the choir with crisp clarity and neat responses to the changes of mood."
Brahms - Ein deutsches Requiem "We have come to expect wonders from Wokingham Choral, but on this occasion they surpassed expectation and gave a faultless performance ".
Mendelssohn - Elijah "The response of the chorus to their self-inflicted woes captured every nuance of their emotional turmoil and the semi-chorus sang with winsome sensitivity".
A Maiden Most Gentle - Carols for Choir and Audience "As always, the society's singing was well-rehearsed and polished."

NEXT CONCERT

A SUMMER CELEBRATION OF LOVE
in words and music
including

William Walton:  Jubilate Deo
Howard Goodall:  Love Divine
Ralph Vaughan Williams:  Te Deum
Howard Goodall:  Psalm 23 - Vicar of Dibley
Antonio Carlos Jobim:  The Girl from Ipanema
Terry Gilkyson:  The Bare Necessities
Jerome Kern:  The Way You Look Tonight
Carter and Hudson:  Goodnight Sweetheart
Duke Ellington:  I'm Beginning to See the Light

Conductor:  Alexander Chaplin
Organ and Piano:   Christopher Cromar

Saturday 14th June 2008

All Saints Church, Wokingham, RG40 1UE
at 7.30pm

Tickets: £13 (concessions £11)
to include after concert drink and refreshments
from
Sue Bryant 0118 934 0283.
Click here for postal booking form.

For an opportunity to advertise in the next WCS concert programme please email WCS Business Manager, Robert Grindley or telephone on 0118 926 1823.


Will YOU become a Friend or Corporate Sponsor of WCS?

Friends are important to us! If you enjoy our concerts and would like a closer relationship with WCS, we invite you to join our newly improved Friends or Corporate Sponsorship schemes for the 2007/8 season


Opportunities for Friends and Sponsors in 2007-2008

Friends

Discount on season ticket Regular mailings with Society news and invitations to social events Acknowledgement in programmes (but you can opt out of this if you prefer)

Gold Friends

As Friends PLUS: Discounted concert tickets Enhanced season ticket discount

Corporate Sponsors

Free advertising in 3 programmes Discounted concert tickets (for you or your guests) Acknowledgement in programmes


If you would like to learn more, please click on the 'Friends and Sponsors' button,or telephone Sarah on 01344 776717 or Robert (Business Manager) on 0118 926 1823 or email friends@wokingham-choral-society.org.uk.


Friends and Sponsors
Come Sing with
Wokingham Choral Society

Whether or not you've sung in a choir before, if you share our passion for singing, come along for a couple of rehearsals at  Emmbrook School in Wokingham on Thursdays at 7.45 and find out about us first hand - with no obligation!
We currently have opportunities in soprano, alto, tenor and bass sections. For more information please checkout our Join WCS page and call Marilyn on 01344 777125.


The updated Summer rehearsal schedule is now available in the Members Area.

2007-2008 Programme

Click here to read 2007-2008 Season Notes

Saturday November 17th 2007

'Music Fit for a King'
Reading University Great Hall


Saturday December 15th 2007
Christmas Concert
All Saints Church, Wokingham


Saturday March 29th 2008
'20th Century Choral Spectacular'
Carl Orff: Carmina Burana
Jonathan Dove: The Passing of the Year
Maurice Ravel:  Mother Goose Suite
Edvard Grieg:  Choral Suite
Eton College School Hall


Saturday June 14th 2008
'A Summer Celebration of Love'
A celebration of music and readings
All Saints Church, Wokingham

Make any event more memorable
with WCS Chamber Choir

Wokingham Choral Society Chamber Choir was formed to perform at wedding ceremonies or receptions, parties or any other special event. We can help to select suitable works to enhance that special occasion. The cost depends on the number of singers and your choice of music, but can be as little as £150.

To see WCS Chamber Choir click here.

To discuss your requirements or for more information please email Ali or call Marilyn on 01344 777125.

 
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  Wokingham Choral Society is a  registered charity (No. 274853)