Our next workshop will cover music from Haydn's Creation and Handel's Messiah. It will take place from 9am until 4pm, with a break for lunch. Tickets are £25, and places can be booked by contacting the society's secretary. There will be a raffle and a cake stand, and tea and coffee are provided, but please bring your own lunch. Details of the location can be found here. Choir members and non-member are all welcome - we'd love to see you!
Previous Workshops
Handel's Israel in Egypt
Saturday 1st March 2025, Freshford Village Hall, Freshford
This workshop covered music from Handel's oratorio Israel in Egypt. It was run by our director of music, Alan Burgess, and took place in Freshford Village Hall. The concert performance of this piece was on the 7th of June 2025 in Bradford-on-Avon at the Wiltshire Music Centre.
Haydn's Nelson Mass and Creation
2024, Freshford Village Hall, Freshford
This workshop covered music from Haydn's Nelson Mass as well as some choruses from The Creation. The workshop took place in Freshford Village Hall. The concert performance of the Nelson Mass, alongside music by Mozart, took place on May 18th in Bradford, at Holy Trinity Church.
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Saturday 4 February 2023, Freshford Hall, Freshford
We were delighted to have so many visitors from both near and far to join us. Aside from the very enjoyable singing, attendees were able to enjoy a huge range of cakes baked by choir members. The concert performance of Elijah took place on May 20th in Bradford, at the Wiltshire Music Centre.
Rutter's Magnificat
Saturday 12 March 2022, Freshford Hall, Freshford
Co-directed by Alan Burgess (Music Director BOACS) and Alicia Carroll (Gabrieli Consort). This choral workshop was a real treat. We sang choruses from Rutter’s Magnificat combined with some practical hints to help improve our singing. Our two directors welcomed a large and enthusiastic group in a lovely venue.