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St Albans Bach Choir

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Established in 1924, directed by William Fox. https://www.stalbansbachchoir.org.uk/

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Image of leaves representing the different seasons, superimposed with text giving details of the concert, information which is also available on the ticket page.

Image of leaves representing the different seasons, superimposed with text giving details of the concert, information which is also available on the ticket page.

We will be performing Haydn's 'The Seasons' with Sinfonia Verdi at @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social on Saturday 22 November.
๐ŸŒฑโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ‚โ„๏ธ
General ticket sales will open at 10:00 on 20 September: www.stalbanscathedral.org/event/st-alb...

18.09.2025 10:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A couple of dates for your diary: our open rehearsals will be on Monday 8 and 15 September at Dagnall Street Baptist Church, starting at 7:30pm. If you're interested in joining us then please contact our membership secretary at membership@stalbansbachchoir.org.uk.

11.08.2025 10:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're currently rehearsing Beethoven's 9th for a performance on Saturday 12 July with @choirofkcl.bsky.social and Britten Sinfonia in St Albans Cathedral as part of the @organfestival.bsky.social.
The German language coach Norbert Meyn has been fine-tuning our pronunciation.
Photos: Stephen Boffey

03.07.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hear music that was made to soar โ€” in a space built to carry it.
Listen and feel Vivaldi, Haydn & Purcell echoing through the nave of St Albans Cathedral with the brilliant St Albans Bach Choir on Saturday 14 June, 7.30pm.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธhttps://bit.ly/4k0BrQf
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@stalbansbachchoir.bsky.social
#Summer #Music

20.05.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing Bishop Alan a wonderful retirement and many thanks for eighteen years serving as president of the choir.

(Photo: Toby Shepheard)

18.05.2025 10:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Creative collage showing St Albans Cathedral with trees in the foreground

Creative collage showing St Albans Cathedral with trees in the foreground

Exhilarating music, inspirational performers โ€“ celebrating the organ and so much more. The 33rd St Albans International Organ Festival and Competitions will take place from 7 to 19 July 2025. organfestival.com/the-festival/

17.05.2025 16:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
William Fox โ€“ St Albans International Organ Festival

On Saturday 17 May at 6:30pm our director William Fox will be giving an organ recital at St Albans Cathedral as part of the St Albans International Organ Festival. Definitely worth going if you're in the area. organfestival.com/events/willi...

13.05.2025 10:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We have a great programme lined up for our next concert: Vivaldi's Gloria, Haydn's Nelson Mass and Purcell's Welcome to All the Pleasures.
Saturday 14 June at 7:30pm in @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social with Sinfonia Verdi, conducted by William Fox.
Tickets: www.stalbanscathedral.org/event/st-alb...

12.05.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you to our lovely supportive audience at yesterday evening's concert. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
๐Ÿ“ท K.Barrett

06.04.2025 06:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rehearsing in St Albans Cathedral with Sinfonia Verdi for this evening's performance of the Messiah.

05.04.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We'd love to welcome you to our open rehearsals on Monday 28 April (Dagnall Street Baptist Church) and Thursday 1 May (Verulam School), both at 8pm.
If you're interested in joining us, please contact our membership secretary at membership@stalbansbachchoir.org.uk.

29.03.2025 08:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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St Albans Cathedral Organ Scholar Wins Top RCO Awards Conor McGlone becomes Prizewinning Associate of the Royal College of Organists

www.stalbanscathedral.org/news/st-alba...

As well as being the cathedral organ scholar, Conor does a wonderful job as our rehearsal accompanist. Congratulations Conor on becoming an Associate of the Royal College of Organists, and on all the exam prizes!

11.03.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo of a choir rehearsal at Dagnall Street Baptist Church, with William Fox directing and Conor McGlone accompanying.

Photo of a choir rehearsal at Dagnall Street Baptist Church, with William Fox directing and Conor McGlone accompanying.

We're enjoying rehearsing Handel's Messiah for our concert on Saturday 5 April at @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social with Sinfonia Verdi.

Some tickets are still available (Classic, Standard Plus and Standard): www.stalbanscathedral.org/event/st-alb...

04.03.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Concert poster with the same information as in the post

Concert poster with the same information as in the post

Tickets are available now for our next concert: Handel's Messiah, with Sinfonia Verdi, conducted by William Fox. Saturday 5 April at @stalbanscathedral, starting at 7pm.
Soloists: Charlotte Bowden, Victoria Simmonds, Gwilym Bowen and @felixkemp.bsky.social
www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/music

30.01.2025 12:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The chairman of SABC presenting a cheque to a representative from HACRO.

The chairman of SABC presenting a cheque to a representative from HACRO.

Thank you to the patrons of the The Lower Red Lion at our carol singing evening on 11 December, who together with members of the choir donated over ยฃ1200 for HACRO (Hertfordshire Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of Offenders) hacro.org.uk
(Photo: Stephen Boffey)

14.01.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The chairman of SABC presenting a cheque to a representative from Herts Young Homeless.

The chairman of SABC presenting a cheque to a representative from Herts Young Homeless.

Thank you to the audiences at our two December carol concerts who collectively donated more than ยฃ1900 for Herts Young Homeless. More about the work of this charity can be found here: www.hyh.org.uk
(Photo: Stephen Boffey)

14.01.2025 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo of William Fox conducting, superimposed with text containing the same information as in the post.

Photo of William Fox conducting, superimposed with text containing the same information as in the post.

We know it's a bit soon to be thinking of New Year's resolutions, but we'd like to get in there early and suggest joining a choir! We have spaces next term for A,T & B. If you're interested in joining us for our open rehearsals on 13 & 20 January, please contact membership@stalbansbachchoir.org.uk.

12.12.2024 10:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@nicholasbannan.bsky.social Thank you; we love singing in these concerts and we're glad you enjoyed it too.

08.12.2024 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo of Christmas tree in front of west window in the nave of St Albans Cathedral

Photo of Christmas tree in front of west window in the nave of St Albans Cathedral

We're looking forward to our carol concerts at 3pm and 7pm today at @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social ๐ŸŽ„
www.stalbanscathedral.org/event/christ...

07.12.2024 12:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Poster with a line of music in the shape of a Christmas tree and text containing the same information as the post.

Poster with a line of music in the shape of a Christmas tree and text containing the same information as the post.

Do come and join us for an evening of carols at The Lower Red Lion from 8:30pm on Monday 9 December.
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We'll be raising money for the Hertfordshire Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of Offenders, so please give what you feel able to.
hacro.org.uk

02.12.2024 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We've recently introduced Becky McGlade's 'In the Bleak Midwinter' into our carol concert repertoire. Quiet winter stillness vibes. โ„๏ธ

25.11.2024 08:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A colourful poster for a Christmas carol concert. A festive feast of carols for all the family

Time and date:
6.00pm, Sunday 15th December 2024

Place:
Haileybury College Big School
Hertford SG13 7NU

A colourful poster for a Christmas carol concert. A festive feast of carols for all the family Time and date: 6.00pm, Sunday 15th December 2024 Place: Haileybury College Big School Hertford SG13 7NU

Festive cheer, in your ear!

Join us for our annual Christmas concert at Haileybury College on December 15th

This event always sells out, so get your tickets quickly:
hertfordshirechorus.org.uk/tickets/

22.11.2024 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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A date for your 2025 diary! Youโ€™re warmly invited to our #ComeAndSing workshop on Saturday 8 Feb 10-4.30 in central #Wimbledon. Led by our MD Daniel Mahoney weโ€™ll be exploring #Haydnโ€™s wonderful Paukenmesse or Mass in Time of War. Booking now open: www.wimbledon-choral.org.uk/event_more.a...

20.11.2024 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Concert flyer

Now the Holly bears a Berry
A one-hour concert of seasonal music with audience carols

including
Fantasia on Christmas Carols R. Vaughan Williams 
Sans Day Carol arr. John Rutter
A tender shoot Kerensa Briggs
Gabrielโ€™s Message arr. Olivia Sparkhall
The Shepherd Avril Coleridge-Taylor
and Christmas favourites

Jack Apperley conductor

Saturday 14th December 2024 6-7pm
St Martinโ€™s Church, Epsom, KT17 4PX
ยฃ12 in advance | ยฃ14 on the day | Under 18s Free
online www.epsomchamberchoir.org.uk telephone 020 8672 5495 | text 07940 486163

Retiring Collection in support of Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity

Concert flyer Now the Holly bears a Berry A one-hour concert of seasonal music with audience carols including Fantasia on Christmas Carols R. Vaughan Williams Sans Day Carol arr. John Rutter A tender shoot Kerensa Briggs Gabrielโ€™s Message arr. Olivia Sparkhall The Shepherd Avril Coleridge-Taylor and Christmas favourites Jack Apperley conductor Saturday 14th December 2024 6-7pm St Martinโ€™s Church, Epsom, KT17 4PX ยฃ12 in advance | ยฃ14 on the day | Under 18s Free online www.epsomchamberchoir.org.uk telephone 020 8672 5495 | text 07940 486163 Retiring Collection in support of Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity

Our Christmas concert on 14/12 showcases music taken from the Multitude of Voyces collection 'Advent to Candlemas' including Kerensa Briggs' A tender shoot, Olivia Sparkhall's Gabriel's Message and The Shepherd by Avril Coleridge-Taylor.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/epsom-chamber-choir

18.11.2024 19:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Close-up of a poster containing the same information as in the text of the post.

Close-up of a poster containing the same information as in the text of the post.

We're looking forward to our carol concerts: 3pm and 7pm on Saturday 7 December at St Albans Cathedral.
Featuring Embassy Brass Ensemble and organist James McVinnie.
Retiring collection for Herts Young Homeless.
Tickets still available: www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/christ...

#carols

20.11.2024 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo of the soloists and conductor at the end of a concert in St Albans Cathedral

Photo of the soloists and conductor at the end of a concert in St Albans Cathedral

Thank you for all the lovely feedback we've received about our recent concert, Will Fox's first as our new director.
We performed Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle with Edward Dean (harmonium), Anne Bolt & Tom Winpenny (piano). Soloists: Lucy Cox, Bethan Langford, Joshua Owen Mills and Piran Legg.

20.11.2024 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello Patrick, would you be able to add us please?

20.11.2024 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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