We are one of the oldest amateur choirs in the country performing in front of audiences in Stroud and beyond since 1834. Stroud Choral Society comprises an adult choir of around 120 members and children's and youth choirs of around 50 members. We present at least four concerts a year in the Stroud district, including Cirencester, Nailsworth, Minchinhampton and other venues.
We are now rehearsing for our autumn concert, on 16th November 2024, 7pm, in the magnificent setting of Tewkesbury Abbey.
Tickets now on sale at:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/stroud-choral-society
Ralph Vaughan Williams' A Sea Symphony will be the major work in the second part of the concert, a powerful setting of Walt Whitman's collection of poems, Leaves of Grass, scored for soprano and baritone soloist, full choir and large orchestra.
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