- We are in the Gazette!
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Date Posted: Mon, 13 Apr 2026
If you would like to come along for free to our rehearsals to see if we fit your style of singing you are very welcome.. Just head to the membership links. For more information, see: https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26013974.basingstoke-choral-society-invites-new-members-join/
- We are in the final stretch before our next concert
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Date Posted: Sun, 8 Mar 2026
As we move into the final stretch before our next concert, things have naturally gone a little quieter on the news front — not because nothing is happening, but because so much of the work is now happening in rehearsals. Most of the planning and administration was completed well in advance, and we’re now fully focused on bringing the music to life.
The choir is sounding increasingly confident, and each rehearsal is adding that extra layer of polish that only comes with time, attention, and singing together. It’s always exciting to feel a programme settling into place, and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you very soon.
Thank you, as always, for your support and enthusiasm. The countdown has begun
- Upcoming Concerts – A Look Ahead
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Date Posted: Sun, 8 Feb 2026
Our preparations are well under way for our joint concert with the Croydon Philharmonic Choir on 19 April — full details are available on the Event Page. We’re delighted now to share the next set of confirmed performances in our calendar.
Sure on the Shining Night – An Evening of American Song
18 July 2026 All Saints Church, Odiham A summer celebration of American choral music, featuring radiant harmonies and uplifting melodies. See the EVENT PAGE
Joseph Haydn: Nelson Mass
Michael Haydn: Requiem
15 November 2026 The Anvil Two powerful and contrasting works from the Haydn brothers. See the Event Page for more information.
Handel: Messiah
17 April 2027 The Anvil A cornerstone of the choral repertoire and always a highlight of our season. See the Event Page for details.
We look forward to sharing these inspiring musical moments with you and hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a rich and memorable series of concerts.
And if you’d like the chance to sing extracts from Messiah with us — supported by expert vocal coaches — we’d be delighted to welcome you. See EVENT PAGE
- Jordan and Ruth on Radio Berkshire
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Date Posted: Thu, 25 Sep 2025
Listen to Ruth, our Membership Secretary and Jordan, our MD, as they hit the local airwaves Attachment: 
- Meet the inspirational new conductor shaping the choir’s next chapter
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Date Posted: Mon, 22 Sep 2025
Susan, one of our members, interviews Jordan Theis to get an insight into his vision for our choir.
For more information, see: www.basingstoke-choral.org.uk/dbpage.php?pg=director
- We are in the local paper - in a good way!
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Date Posted: Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Jordan had his first rehearsal with BCS on Wednesday, 10th September. . Read what the "BazGas" had to say.. For more information, see: https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25463228.basingstoke-choral-society-welcomes-new-conductor/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRzaAMzvJpjbGNrAzO8WWV4d
- The new season is nearly here
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Date Posted: Mon, 25 Aug 2025
The summer break is almost over, and the team at BCS are getting ready to start rehearsals. This time we will be preparing for our concert in November with the focus on Brahms.
It will also be the start of Jordan Thies tenure with BCS as our new MD. Everybody is very excited.
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If you are looking for a hobby for the coming Autumn months, why not join us? Just pop an email to Ruth, our membership secretary, to let her know so we can look out for you..
- BCS Appoints Jordan Theis to be our new Music Director
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Date Posted: Tue, 12 Aug 2025
We are thrilled to share the news that we have asked Jordan to take on the role of Music Director and that he has accepted.
David Gibson, his predecessor, left the role at the end of March 2025, and while we udertook our search for a replacement, Ben Cooper led us magnificently as our Guest MD. But now, Jordan takes up his post from 10th September when we start work on preparing for our November concert.
We are all very excited and cannot wait for our audience to meet him in November
