We hope you enjoyed Messiah as much as we did!
We were delighted to receive this letter from a member of the audience (who has herself been involved in the world of music and whose husband was a professional opera singer.)
"The Sturminster Newton Choral Society production of The Messiah on 7th December 2024, was simply fabulous.
I cannot remember a time when the society was in such excellent form.
The soloists were marvellous, they were professionals and obviously, that is their usual standard.
However, the Choral Society was just wonderful. They were inspired and I do believe they found their collective voice, with the incomparable skills of their conductor, Caroline d’ Cruz.
She left everyone in no doubt – singers, instrumentalists and audience, as to what her standards were. Brava!
I am so pleased to have attended this concert. What an absolute feast! Plus – mince pies and obligatory Christmas chocolate, all washed down with rather good wine.
Bravissimi
Francesca Murray-Mattei"
If you enjoyed the singing, perhaps you would like to come and sing with us in 2025?
We will start our Spring term in the Sturminster Newton Exchange
on Monday 13th January.
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Come and try us!
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Welcome!
Welcome to Sturminster Choral Society. We would love you to join us, or to come and enjoy our music at forthcoming concerts.
JOIN US!
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If you would like to join us, we will be pleased to welcome you at the start of our terms in January and September in
The Stour Hall, The Exchange,
Sturminster Newton.
Please go to the 'Come and Join Us!' page for details.
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Sturminster Choral Society is a mixed choir that rehearses and performs in the North Dorset market town of Sturminster Newton. Our aim is to offer people in the community the opportunity to sing choral music in a relaxed, friendly environment, but with the motivation of a concert performance twice a year.
We currently have about 60 members, drawn from towns and villages across North Dorset.​
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We follow a traditional calendar of two 'terms'. The autumn term leads to a pre-Christmas concert, plus carol singing in some care homes in the town.
The spring term leads to a Concert near Easter-time.
Classical music leads our concert programme, and over the years our repertoire has been quite varied. These are often major works, challenging in their own right. The choir are frequently supported by some excellent professional soloists.