Nailsea Choral Society will be 100 years old in 2025. It has weathered a world war, a recession or two and a Covid pandemic, and is still going strong; we currently have around 80 members.
We are planning to mark our Centenary with two concerts:
Handel’s Messiah at Nailsea Methodist Church on Saturday 7 December at 7pm
Please note the early start time. We will be focussed on showcasing the talent of our town with soloists who have grown up in Nailsea. Messiah will be performed in the baroque style with musical instruments of the period; Charivari Agréable are our accompanying baroque orchestra. You may remember them from our Bach Christmas Oratorio concert in 2023.
As this work is so popular you will need to get your tickets in advance to ensure you are not disappointed.
Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius at Clifton Cathedral on Saturday 17 May 2025
The Dream of Gerontius is considered by many as a top level work in the choral repertoire. It requires opera-style soloists, and an augmented choir and orchestra so is a huge undertaking for a relatively unknown choir like ours.
Bristol Symphony Orchestra under their principal conductor Robert Weaver are collaborating with us under the direction of our highly-regarded Music Director, Tom Williams.
Please help us by supporting our Centenary:
DREAM OF GERONTIUS
Saturday 17 May 2025
NCS GALA DINNER
11 October 2025
MAKE A DONATION
any time!
Past Events:
Just Good Company, 10th February at Holy Trinity:
“Performing to a full house a fun evening was had by those attending the Just Good Company concert on 10th February at Holy Trinity. The group clearly enjoyed themselves too, engaging the audience, producing a relaxed atmosphere which had the audience singing along to many well-known songs.”
Miscellany 27th April at United Reformed Church:
A packed audience enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of Tea and Tunes with Miscellany, significantly helping Nailsea Choral Society with fundraising for its centenary celebrations next year.
Huge thanks to the marvellously talented singers of Miscellany for putting together such a delightful programme of varied tunes with solo spots for singers and pianist, Rachel Hamilton.
Miscellany confidently led the audience on a nostalgic musical journey across the British Isles through hills & vales, rivers & seas, and woods & meadows. The audience was most appreciative and also appreciated the opportunity for a chat after the concert over tea & cake – all home-made by Miscellany singers – in the convivial setting of the church hall.
Thanks also to the enthusiastic tea-making team and to the kind hospitality of Nailsea’s United Reformed Church.