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Come & Sing! One-day choral workshop - open to all!

Love singing? Join hosts Worcester Festival Choral Society and friends for our next exhilarating, annual choral workshop exploring not one, but two choral greats, under the direction of one of the UK's leading choirmasters, with superb piano accompaniment and soloists. 

Saturday 12th April 2025
BERNSTEIN: CHICHESTER PSALMS
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: SERENADE TO MUSIC
Download our event information leaflet below.

Come along to our next Come & Sing one-day workshop on Saturday 12 April 2025, for a chance to learn two, thrilling 20th century favourites: Leonard Bernstein's exhilarating Chichester Psalms, plus Ralph Vaughan Williams's ravishing Serenade to Music!

The day will be held in convivial, convenient St Andrew's Methodist Church, Worcester, where we'll be under the expert baton of Worcester Cathedral's renowned Director of Music, Samuel Hudson, with piano accompaniment from Worcester Cathedral's outstanding Assistant Director of Music, Nicholas Freestone.
 
TIMETABLE

Arrive, register & receive music score - from 9.30am
1st singing workshop - 10.15am
Morning break - 11:30am
2nd singing workshop - 11:50am 
Lunch break - 1:15pm
3rd singing workshop - 2:00pm
Afternoon break - 3:20pm 
Informal performance with soloists - 3:45 to 4.45pm

SCORES / EXPERIENCE
Loan of both vocal scores is included in the ticket price, but if you have your own score you are welcome to bring it, and let us know for numbers. (Editions we are using: Chichester Psalms - Schirmer / Serenade to Music - OUP.) Singers don't need choral experience to take part, but if the works are new to you, an ability to read music will be useful. If you're already familiar with them,  come and enjoy the sing! 

REFRESHMENTS
Free tea, coffee and water will be available during breaks, plus there'll be an array of home-baked cake to purchase. For lunch we invite you to pre-order from our delicious choice of soups, lasagnes, sandwiches, scones and more when booking your tickets (includes vegetarian; other dietary needs on request). Or you could bring your own packed lunch or eat nearby.
 
VENUE, ACCESS & TRAVEL 
Convivial, spacious St Andrew's Methodist Church is in a pedestrianised area just off Worcester High Street, near the Guildhall and Cathedral. Full wheelchair access. Lift or stairs to all floors. Several public car parks within 5 mins walk (most card/app payment). Bus station and Foregate St train station 15-20 mins walk. See location map below, or download our map PDF HERE. 
 
* Admission by pre-booked ticket only, subject to availability. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Booking fees apply.
 
ANY QUESTIONS MEANWHILE?  Email us at tickets@wfcs.online 
See you there!

 


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