About our music programme
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.
PRACTICE MATERIALS FOR OUR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2026
BOB CHILCOTT:
Bob Chilcott Christmas Oratorio: Magnificat | Dame Sarah Connolly | Choir of Merton College, Oxford
Christmas Oratorio Bob Chilcott 2022
This is also available free on Spotify.
Also, John Fletcher's site has the Christmas Oratorio learning; however you need to subscribe, £4.60 for 4 months; there are all SATB parts:
Sign Up: Individuals - John Fletcher Music Rehearsal Files
Nothing at Choralia, CHordperfect or Choraline.
PRACTICE FOR GEOFF ALLAN’S CAROLS:
For Geoff Allan’s Carol of the Bees and Gabriel’s Message go to http://allans.org.uk and click on Sturminster Newton Choral Society and you will find practice recordings for all 4 parts.
Geoff Allan conducting his own arrangement of "Ding Dong Merrily on High" during our "Feast of Carols" on 6 December 2025