Didcot Choral Society

We are a mixed voice choir, recently grown in number to around 70 singers, drawn from Didcot and surrounding towns and villages. We have worked with a number of local groups and orchestras, and have a close relationship with the Isis Chamber Orchestra. We perform a wide range of music throughout the year and we are committed to contributing to the musical and cultural life of the area. Our current Musical Director is Robert Legg.

Recent performances have included: Handel Messiah and Dixit Dominus, Purcell Dido and Aeneas and Fairy Queen, Faure Requiem, Coleridge-Taylor Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, Britten Rejoice in the Lamb, Vaughan-Williams Dona Nobis Pacem, Mozart Requiem, Pergolesi Stabat Mater, Bach Cantata no 79 Gott, Der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild and 140 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme and Buxtehude Magnificat. In 2005 we commissioned and performed a new work by local composer Debbie Rose – Bernadette of Lourdes.

The Society was founded in 1958, and in 2008 we will celebrate our Golden Jubilee. Plans are underway to celebrate this auspicious occasion in suitable style, with events involving the whole community – watch this space for more information

Didcot Choral Society begin their 50th anniversary celebrations with Fauré’s tender and lyrical Requiem – written in the composer’s own words “for fun” and described by one critic as “a lullaby of death”. The concert also includes a performance of Duruflé’s Requiem, much-influenced by Fauré. The choir will be conducted by Robert Legg, and accompanied by the Isis Chamber Orchestra and local soloists Susan Young and Ronan Busfield. The concert will take place on Saturday 29th March 2008 at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Newlands Avenue, Didcot. Tickets £7 (free to accompanied children) at the door or by calling 01235 810349.

Click here for news of our planned trip to Paris in July 2008.

We rehearse on Tuesday evenings during term time, in St Peter’s Church, Newlands Avenue in Didcot from 7.30-9.30pm. We are always looking for enthusiastic singers to join us. There is no audition and sight reading is not a necessity. Please come along and join us – you will be made most welcome.

For more information call 01235 810349 or email chair@didcot-choral-society.org.uk.