BARNT GREEN CHORAL LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS FOR MANY DECADES TO COME

After another year of major success, Barnt Green Choral has taken steps to strengthen further both its organisation and capability.  In 1951 the founders would never have dreamed that 75 years later the choir would still be going from strength to strength.  For seven and a half decades the Bromsgrove arts scene has been enhanced by the choir’s splendid renditions of some of the world’s best choral music.

The last twelve months has been particularly busy.  The choir provided the music at the annual Waseley Hills Crematorium Memorial Service - always a very moving occasion where comfort and solace are provided to those who have been bereaved during the last twelve months.  This was followed by the choir’s annual Spring concert featuring Sir John Rutter’s Magnificat and Requiem.  The accompanying chambre orchestra included a wonderful harpist from The Birmingham Conservatoire, and a personal “good luck” message was received from the composer himself just prior to the concert.  The summer concluded with  a performance of highlights from ‘Mary Poppins the Musical’ and involvement, along with Bromsgrove Community Choir, in Alexander L’Estrange’s modern cantata ‘AHOY’.

From the start of 2026 the choir is making further major improvements by consolidating its structure and constitution.  Barnt Green Choral will remain a Registered Charity but has also been recognised by the Charity Commission as a ‘Charitable Incorporated Organisation’ (CIO).  Chair of Trustees Peter Bould commented “We have introduced a new and modern constitution which is strong and robust. The choir is growing rapidly – at the start of this term twelve new singers have joined – and we now have nearly 70 members.  The new structure will provide a solid framework for both individual singers and the choir as a whole to thrive, grow, and (most important of all) enjoy their music”.

This season the choir will deliver a performance at The Artrix Theatre, Bromsgrove on 28 March 2026 of “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” by Karl Jenkins and “Song of the Universal” by Ola Gjeilo.  New members are always made very welcome and it is still not too late to join now and sing in this concert.  Those with little musical experience or knowledge are particularly encouraged to come along, learn how to sing, and enjoy the experience.  All you need is an inner desire to sing.  Please contact Barnt Green Choral at info@barntgreenchoralsociety.org.uk