Henley Choral Society

General information

Henley Choral Society is a friendly, lively, non-auditioned choir of all ages. We aim to sing together to the highest standard, work with young professional talent, deliver an exciting and varied programme of concerts to the local community and encourage the next generation of singers.To find out more, get involved, join us and support us - visit the website. www.henleychoralsociety.org.uk

General information

Henley Choral Society first met in the music room of Henley Grammar School in 1973 and gave its first concert in the Spring of 1974. Since then we have sung music from a wide range of styles and periods: from Monteverdi, taking in the old favourites, Bach, Mozart, Schubert and Brahms, right through to a new piece commissioned especially for us by Ian D. Crew. We always employ professional soloists for our concerts and also a professional orchestra or organist, as appropriate.

We usually sing three concerts a year, including one at Christmas featuring a local Primary school, and occasionally join with other organisations for a big concert.

There is no audition for membership as the size of the choir –over 100 – means that everyone who wants to join can find a niche to suit them. We are going from strength to strength under our dynamic young professional director Benjamin Goodson and welcome new members. All you need is a love of singing: an ability to read music is useful.

Rehearsals take place at 7.30 on Monday, currently at d:two near the centre of Henley - see map for location. For more information call Wendy Hawkins, Membership Secretary on 01491 576929