Romsey Choral Society Next Concert
Saturday 5th July
Latest News and What's On
Rehearsals are underway for our next concert
- Once again we will be preforming in St. Cross Church in Winchester for our July Concert
- The theme is Renaissance Masterpieces and will cover pieces such as:
Handel's Saul - Concert on 29th March
- This years Spring Concert in Romsey Abbey was a major performance of Handel's Saul.
- The Choir held a fantastic Choral Workshop on 25th January with 85 participants.
This concert was dedicated to the memory of Mike and Edna Rowland, who not only played a pivotal role in founding Romsey Choral Society in 1981 but also managed Music in Romsey, the voluntary organisation which services concerts at Romsey Abbey, for more than 20 years.
- Read the full concert review by Kath Tilling here: Latest Review
Rehearsals are underway for our next concert
- Once again we will be preforming in St. Cross Church in Winchester for our July Concert
- The theme is Renaissance Masterpieces and will cover pieces such as:
- Palestrina's Missa Brevis
- Lotti's Crucifixus
- Lassus' Adoramus te,
- Monteverdi's Cantate Domino
- Victoria's O quam gloriosum
- Bach - Trio Sonata No 6
- Sweelinck - Fantasia in Echo Style
- Buxtehude - Praeludium in F
Handel's Saul - Concert on 29th March
- This years Spring Concert in Romsey Abbey was a major performance of Handel's Saul.
- The Choir held a fantastic Choral Workshop on 25th January with 85 participants.
This concert was dedicated to the memory of Mike and Edna Rowland, who not only played a pivotal role in founding Romsey Choral Society in 1981 but also managed Music in Romsey, the voluntary organisation which services concerts at Romsey Abbey, for more than 20 years.
- Read the full concert review by Kath Tilling here: Latest Review
Choir Diary at a Glance
5th July 2025 Summer Concert 7:30pm
8th November 2025 Concert 7:30pm
7th December 2025 Concert - afternoon
5th July 2025 Summer Concert 7:30pm
- A programme of Renaissance Masterpieces including Palestrina's Missa Brevis
- St. Cross Church, Winchester
8th November 2025 Concert 7:30pm
- Rachmaninov's Vespers
- Romsey Abbey
7th December 2025 Concert - afternoon
- Christmas music and readings
- Chandlers Ford Methodist Church
Recent Concerts
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About Romsey Choral Society
Established in 1981, Romsey Choral Society numbers close to 80 singers - drawn from all over Hampshire and as far afield as Wiltshire and Dorset - and presents four concerts each year, two of which are in the historic surroundings of Romsey Abbey.
Established in 1981, Romsey Choral Society numbers close to 80 singers - drawn from all over Hampshire and as far afield as Wiltshire and Dorset - and presents four concerts each year, two of which are in the historic surroundings of Romsey Abbey.
Romsey Abbey
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St Cross Church
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The Society is now widely recognised as one of Hampshire’s most interesting and vibrant choral groups, having programmed a wide range of music, with everything from plainchant to jazz.
Rehearsals take place :
- Musical Director: Richard Pearce
- Accompanist: Richard McVeigh
Rehearsals take place :
- Tuesday evenings at7:30pm
- Romsey Methodist Church, The Hundred, Romsey. SO51 8BZ
Choir for hire
In addition to our regular concert calendar, RCS can assist by providing a small choir at your weddings, funerals and corporate events.
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Are you interested in joining RCS?
If you love singing, then why not come and join us?
Romsey Choral Society welcomes new members at any time of the year.
For details see our Join Us page or contact [email protected]
Romsey Choral Society welcomes new members at any time of the year.
For details see our Join Us page or contact [email protected]