TOP CHESTER CHOIR SET TO LAUNCH NEW SEASON WITH SPECIAL CONCERT

One of Chester's top choirs is set to stage the first event of its new season with a concert featuring favourite songs from its repertoire.

Now in its 49th year, Chester Bach Singers will launch its 2025/26 season at The Wesley Methodist Church Centre in Chester with a concert on Saturday 18^th October at 4pm.

The concert will be conducted by the choir's Musical Director Emma Baker, with accompaniment by Pianist Catherine Barnet. 

Entitled "CBS Favourites Past & Present", the concert will feature performances of songs which have become part of the choir's signature repertoire, and which are popular with choir and audience members alike. The varied programme includes Bach's Komm Jesus Komm and Stanford's beloved motets alongside new works by Judith Bingham, Samuel Barber, Kevin Siegfried and others.

Chester Bach Singers will also be returning to the historic surroundings of St Werburgh's Church in Chester for its annual Christmas Concert. Entitled "We Make Joy", the concert on Saturday 13^th December at 3.00pm, will feature popular Christmas Carols alongside seasonal favourites by Mendelssohn, Walton and more. Admission to the special seasonal event also includes light refreshments following the concert. 

In the run up to rehearsals for the Christmas concert, potential new members will be welcome to attend an open rehearsal on Wednesday 22 October 2025, at the King's School in Chester at 7.30 pm. 

In addition to its series of concerts, the choir is also preparing to host a special workshop lead by acclaimed composer Will Todd who is best known for his contemporary Jazz works. The workshop is set to be held at Saint Mary's Without The Walls Church in Handbridge, Chester on Saturday 31^st January from 11.30am - 6.00pm. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and perform Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis as well as some of his shorter pieces including Songs of Peace, Footprints Suite and the whimsical Kites, Cards and Constellations. The event will include a public performance of the pieces learned during the workshop, with the concert commencing at 5pm.Full details and ticketing options can be found on Chester Bach Singers' website.

Speaking about the new season of concerts and events, Helen Crich, the Chair of Chester Bach Singers said:

"We are delighted to be launching our new season with a special concert featuring favourite songs from our repertoire. We're also looking forward to our annual Christmas Concert and an exciting workshop with dynamic composer Will Todd. If you have ever wanted to join our ranks, we have the perfect opportunity in the shape of our open rehearsal which will be held at The King's School later this month". 

Full details of Chester Bach Singers new season of concerts and other events can be found at: 

www.chesterbachsingers.org.uk 

...where tickets can also be booked.