Come and join us

Bedford Messiah Choir is unusual. Choristers only sing together for a few weeks, culminating in an annual performance. The choir it is then dormant until the next year. We get together in late October / early November and hold our concert on the Saturday before Advent.

Typically we attract singers from local choirs such as the Bedford Choral Society and Kempston Musical Society as well as singers from local church choirs. Most singers are already familiar with the Handel’s Messiah.

Why do people join the choir?

• It’s an opportunity to sing a masterpiece by Handel.

• The time you need to commit is bounded, over a period of five weeks.

• You meet people who have a love of choral music and who sing in other choirs.

• For choristers who sing in church choirs, it’s a chance to sing in a larger choir. We usually have around 70 singers. It’s a powerful sound.

• Never sung the Messiah before? If you put in sufficient time learning the piece before the rehearsal starts, it’s a great way to add to your repertoire. We often run a half day Bring and Sing before rehearsals so you can test your ability before full rehearsals start.

• There is always an influx of new members so the choir is constantly refreshing itself.

• Many people sing in their youth but are prevented from continuing to sing due to study, work or family commitments. The Messiah Choir is a perfect way to keep singing, it only takes a month of commitment.

Interested? Please read on.