Weymouth Choral Society’s annual festive treat was performed in the beautiful but cold setting of St John’s Church on Saturday 16th December. However, the audience soon warmed to a programme of delightful arrangements of seasonal melodies by Weymouth Concert Brass, excellent performances from the young singers of the Dorchester Area Schools Partnership, and of course, … Read More
It is always exciting to be present at the premiere of a new musical work and Weymouth Choral Society’s musical director, Helen Brind assembled ninety singers and musicians for the spectacular launch of a delightful Requiem composed by the choir’s resident accompanist Louise Dukes. The polished performance took place at St John’s Church in Weymouth … Read More
Weymouth Choral Society and the Poole-based Barclays House Choir presented a performance of Mendelssohn’s oratorio ‘Elijah’ in the beautiful setting of Wimborne Minster. The two choirs are both directed by Helen Brind, who said of the joint venture: ‘ We are thrilled to have combined to form a choral force of almost 100 voices, which … Read More
Two substantial choirs took the stage at All Saints’ School, Wyke Regis, on Saturday April 8th for Weymouth Choral Society’s ‘Swing into Spring’ Concert. Musical director Helen Brind made the evening doubly engaging by inviting the much-loved and long-established Quangle Wangle Choir, directed by Juliet Harwood, to join them. The result was a popular, wide-ranging … Read More
Family Counselling Trust Dorset presents a Musical Extravaganza.
Weymouth Choral Society ran an exciting and inspiring day of singing at the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester in March 2017. It was led by Colin Davey, Chief Examiner and Education Programmes Manager for the Royal School of Church Music. Colin is a highly experienced Choral Director and organist with a passion for the English … Read More