Welcome to Wimborne Choral Society’s website. We hope you love beautiful choral music as much as we do.
Wimborne Choral Society (WCS) is Wimborne's longest established choir, approaching its 48th year. It was founded in 1978, and led until December 2024 by Christopher Dowie (Organist and Master of the Choristers at the Minster Church in Wimborne), with the founding object "to promote ... public education in and appreciation of ... music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals ...". Chris continued at the helm for 47 years, leading his last concert with us on 30th November 2024. This was a wonderful celebration and a fitting tribute to his 47 years as our Musical Director.
Read About Christopher Dowie's Final Concert With Wimborne Choral Society ...
We are a friendly, mixed voice choir, with approximately 60 members. New singers are always welcome - no auditions required. We sing many of the major classic works as well as music by contemporary composers. We perform three concerts a year in Wimborne Minster, often accompanied by Wimborne Chamber Orchestra, with professional or semi-professional soloists.
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Following Chris's final concert with us, we now look forward to continuing our musical journey with our new Musical Director, Colin Davey, from January 2025.
Read About Our New Musical Director, Colin Davey ...
NEXT CONCERT:
Saturday 29th March 2025 7.30pm
Wimborne Minster
"REQUIEM"
Programme
To include...
Brahms A German Requiem
Conductor: Colin Davey
Soprano: TBA
Contralto: TBA
Tenor: TBA
Bass: TBA
Piano: Sam Hanson, Chris Dowie
Chorus: Wimborne Choral Society
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Following Christopher Dowie's imminent retirement at the end of this year, after 47 years at the helm of Wimborne Choral Society, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Davey as our new Musical Director from January 2025
More information to follow ...
Wimborne Choral Society (WCS) is Wimborne's longest established choir, approaching its 48th year. It was founded in 1978, and led until December 2024 by Christopher Dowie (Organist and Master of the Choristers at the Minster Church in Wimborne), with the founding object "to promote ... public education in and appreciation of ... music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals ...". Chris continued at the helm for 47 years, leading his last concert with us on 30th November 2024. This was a wonderful celebration and a fitting tribute to his 47 years as our Musical Director.
Read About Christopher Dowie's Final Concert With Wimborne Choral Society ...
We are a friendly, mixed voice choir, with approximately 60 members. New singers are always welcome - no auditions required. We sing many of the major classic works as well as music by contemporary composers. We perform three concerts a year in Wimborne Minster, often accompanied by Wimborne Chamber Orchestra, with professional or semi-professional soloists.
Read More About Us …
Following Chris's final concert with us, we now look forward to continuing our musical journey with our new Musical Director, Colin Davey, from January 2025.
Read About Our New Musical Director, Colin Davey ...
NEXT CONCERT:
Saturday 29th March 2025 7.30pm
Wimborne Minster
"REQUIEM"
Programme
To include...
Brahms A German Requiem
Conductor: Colin Davey
Soprano: TBA
Contralto: TBA
Tenor: TBA
Bass: TBA
Piano: Sam Hanson, Chris Dowie
Chorus: Wimborne Choral Society
See More Concerts And Events …
Ticket Information …
***** STOP PRESS *****
More information to follow ...
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Membership is open to all, without audition. We always welcome new members.
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