The Society comprises four sections, each presenting a series of concerts during the year. The timetable of each section’s events can be found on their relevant section page.
The Choir has 170 members drawn from Chester and the surrounding district. It gives five concerts each year in the beautiful surroundings of Chester Cathedral. The two principal concerts in November and in the Spring are performances of major choral classics, oratorio and similar works with professional soloists and orchestra. The two Christmas concerts in December provide an opportunity for all the family to celebrate the Season with us. The May concert presents lesser-known pieces, normally with organ accompaniment.
The Youth Choirs support three choirs: Youth Choir, Preludes, and the Alumni Choir. The choirs exist to promote a lifelong enjoyment of music and singing by the education and development of musicianship in young people; to develop qualities of teamwork, selfconfidence and leadership; and to aim for excellence in performance. The Youth Choir takes young people from age 9 to 18. Preludes, its training choir, takes children from 7 to 11 years. We take new members for the Youth Choir at the beginning of term, subject to audition. There is no audition for Preludes.
The Youth Choirs organise at least 3 concerts each year and tour overseas regularly. The choirs also take part in many concerts for charity at the invitation of local organisations.
The Alumni Choir is an occasional choir of ex-members who meet twice a year for rehearsal and performance in our Christmas and summer concerts.
Celebrity Concerts promote each year a season of six high quality concerts by both established and rising professional musicians. During each season a variety of instrumental and voice groupings are offered, mainly of Chamber music. Wine and soft drinks are available during the interval, which adds to the comfortable, intimate surroundings of these events. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for individual concerts. By becoming a member of the Society you can subscribe to six Celebrity Concerts for the price of four.
The Club is a long established section where members meet to hear a wide variety of musical events in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Many of the performers are from local and regional specialist schools and music colleges. The Club aims to encourage young musicians and in many cases offers the first opportunity to perform in public. Local amateur groups and soloists are also featured.
