Wokingham Choral Society

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LEARN to SING

A FREE 6 week course for all.
Supported by two national musical educational charities and BBC Choir of the Year, this course is designed to encourage more people to take up singing. It is aimed at both newcomers to singing and those who have not sung for a while.

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Learn to Sing within a group environment

The benefit of this course, is that you learn within a group, which makes it easier and less daunting.

New to Singing?
There are many people, maybe like you, who would love to sing.
Most of them never get around to it, don't have the opportunity or maybe are too self-conscious to give it a go.
The simple fact is that just about everyone can sing. This free Learn to Sing course will help you to discover your voice and gain confidence.
Also, there's no need to worry about reading music, the simple teaching methods will help.

Have you sung before?
Maybe it's a few years since you have sung, if so, this course is the perfect way to ease your vocal chords back into action.
If you are a regular singer you may find the course useful to learn different voice parts, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Would you like to harmonise?
You will be introduced to 4 part harmony, a form of singing that is exciting, enjoyable and stimulating.

What people have said about 'Learn to Sing'
"I enjoyed it so much I've joined a local choral group."
"I have sung before but this made me realise how important it is to sing correctly."
"I was very nervous beforehand, but learning as part of a big group helped my confidence."

If you have any problems with registering online please email learntosing@wokingham-choral-society.org.uk
or call Jos on 0118 978 1918 or Sue on 0118 934 0283.

NEXT CONCERT

Parry: I was Glad
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
Tippett: A Child of Our Time

Chameleon Arts Orchestra
Alexander Chaplin: Conductor
Ruth Jenkins: Soprano
Catherine King: Mezzo soprano
Michael Bracegirdle: Tenor
Simon Thorpe : Bass
Joseph Spooner: Cello

Sunday 21st March 2010

Great Hall, University of Reading Rg1 5AQ
at 7.30pm

Free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm
From Shadow to Light : the musical journeys of Elgar and Tippett
Alexander Chaplin explores the profound musical language of these two giants of English music.

Tickets: £14 (concessions £12)
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.
For details of advertising rates and to order click here.

Friends, Patrons and Corporate Patrons

Staging concerts involves a big team effort and you can join the team without singing in the choir. If you enjoy our concerts, can help to support our activities, and would like a closer relationship with WCS, we invite you to join one of our support schemes for the 2009-10 season.

Our Friends and Patrons schemes are designed for individuals. For more information please click on the Friends and Patrons button below.

Businesses and organisations, both large and small, are invited to join our Corporate Patrons scheme for the season or an individual concert. Please click on the Corporate Patrons button below

Alternatively, telephone Sarah on 01344 776717 or Robert (Business Manager) on 0118 926 1823 or email friends@wokingham-choral-society.org.uk.

Recent Press Comments

Messiah "Whenever Handel's Messiah is performed, it is always a great event and this evening was no exception. The members of Wokingham Choral Society, under their conductor, Alexander Chaplin, rose to the occasion with some well-rehearsed and beautiful singing."

'SUMMERTIME....' Music for a summer's evening "The Society's ability to embrace widely diverse musical styles with such panache is quite remarkable. Their self assurance was underlined as members of the choir confidently stepped forward to sing the solos where required."

St John Passion "The opening chorus was a firm appeal for heavenly inspiration and it was sung with a sweeping smoothness, the subsequent chorales were neat and, in Who Has Hit You?, there was a balanced, legato lament. The well-rehearsed singing, continued through the whole performance."

'On Christmas night' "Their reflective singing of Berlioz' The Shepherd's Farewell was beautiful, well-balanced and smooth."

Join us for 2009 - 2010

We are an enthusiastic and hard-working choir who rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7.45 to 9.45 pm at Emmbrook School, Wokingham. Please feel free to come and sit in at one or two rehearsals before you make any decisions.
We currently have opportunities for sopranos, altos, tenors and basses.
For more information please call Jos Bowyer on 0118 978 1918 or click here to email.

In the Members Area

Members please note - Rehearsal on Saturday 13th February
11.00am - 1.00pm at St Mary's Church, Winnersh RG41 5NA.
For a map click HERE.
(to make up for cancelled 7th January rehearsal)

Leaflets and Posters for Learn to Sing

REVISED rehearsal Schedule

Alex recommendation for A Child of Our Time CD

2009 - 2010 Programme

Click here to read 2009-2010 Season Notes
Sunday 21st March 2010
Parry: I was Glad
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
Tippett: A Child of Our Time
Great Hall, University of Reading
7.30pm
Saturday 19th June 2010
Summer Concert
All Saints Church, Wokingham
7.30pm

WCS Chamber Choir

Wokingham Choral Society Chamber Choir performs 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 Kate or call Marilyn on 01344 777125.

Staging Hire

WCS have staging that can be hired by other organisations. For details click here or email our Concert Manager.

Join WCS Newsletter Mailing List

If you would like to receive information about WCS concerts and other activities then please join our Newsletter Mailing List. You will only be emailed ahead of each concert and occasionally at other times if there is a significant WCS news item.
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