We are long established choral society with a history stretching back as far as the 1890s.
Music Director Jordan Theis
Assistant Music Director Mark Kinkaid
Basingstoke Choral Society (BCS) is a long-established, friendly and welcoming choir of around 120 singers,We are based in Basingstoke, Hampshire but please do not take that to mean we only perform there. Rather we are a choir from Basingstoke. Our Music Director (MD) is Jordan Theis, and our accompanist is Mark Kinkaid,
Under its present organisation ,we came into being in May 1948, although there is evidence that there was a choral society in Basingstoke as long ago as 1889.
We aim to bring audiences the highest quality musical events, performed with some of the country’s leading professionals. We have a wide repertoire, selecting traditional choral works by composers such as Bach, Brahms, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, and Elgar, interspersed with more modern pieces by living composers such as Karl Jenkins., Will Todd, Janet Wheeler, and Bob Chilcott.
We perform three or more concerts a year with renowned professional soloists and instrumentalists in top-class venues, such as the Anvil in Basingstoke.
Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9.30 pm, September through to late June / early July (with breaks for Christmas and Easter), at The Vyne School, Basingstoke. RG21 5PB. There is plenty of parking availability. If you are using public transport, the walk from the railway station (and buses) takes about ten minutes. Rehearsals take place in the main hall on the ground floor, and the building is accessed via the (marked) reception area. Bring a pencil and water (if needed).
We always like to meet and greet new members, so please let the membership secretary know you plan to come along. Do also let us know if you have any particular access requirements.
And, if you want a taste of concert day have a look at this short video.
Charity Number 1202484
