Bach Magnificat and Ascension Oratorio
2024-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU, United Kingdom

special rehearsal
2024-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
return your cleaned music (free of pencilled marks) when you come to the rehearsal on 24th March
rehearsal for Dick Jones memorial concert
collect music for the summer concert

Rehearsal for July concert inc special rehearsal
2024-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
Sing through for July concert
and go over music for Dick’s Memorial concert on Saturday 20th April

Memorial Concert: in memory of Canon Dick Jones, co-founder of Bournemouth Bach Choir
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:15 | St Andrew’s Church, 40 Church St, Fontmell Magna,, Shaftesbury, SP7 0NY, United Kingdom
Bournemouth Bach Choir are honoured to perform in memory of Canon Dick Jones who co-founded our choir. Our musical director and committee have liaised with the family to agree a delightful programme of music.
This performance has free admission, with a retiring collection in aid of ‘Family for Every Child’ and St. Andrew’s Church Fabric Repair Fund.
Programme to include:

Handel Hallelujah Chorus
Wood O Thou, the Central Orb
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
Wesley Blessed be the God and Father
Balfour Gardiner Evening Hymn
Elgar Ave verum
Brahms How lovely are thy dwellings
Mendelssohn Hear my prayer (‘O for the wings’)

Rehearsal for July concert
2024-04-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-05-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-23 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR

Rehearsal for July concert
2024-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
note no rehearsal next week on 5th May

Rehearsal for July concert
2024-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
note no rehearsal next week (26th)

Piano rehearsal for July concert
2024-06-30 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
Compulsory: exemptions must be sought from Tim (MD) via Sue (attendance secretary)

Classical Splendour: Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, Haydn & Zelenka
2024-07-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU, United Kingdom
Come and hear some popular classics in the beautiful surroundings of Christchurch Priory: Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Bach’s Jesu Joy and Vivaldi’s Magnificat along with other works by Handel, Haydn and Zelenka. What better way to spend a summer’s evening!

Tickets are available from Christchurch Priory Box Office, click here to be redirected.

Fundraising Quiz
2024-07-14 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
St Luke’s Church Hall
St Luke’s Road, Winton, BH3 7LR
Includes coffee or tea and home made cake
BYO alcohol
All welcome! Teams of six (can be made up on the night).
Money raised will help fund amazing concerts
Tickets (£10 for adults, under 18s free) at Choir Rehearsals
or email choir.treasurer@bournemouthbachchoir.uk

Rehearsal for November concert
2024-09-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-03 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR

rehearsal for November concert (piano rehearsal)
2024-11-10 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR

November 2024 concert: Fauré & Duruflé Requiem
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU, United Kingdom
Musical Director Tim Hooper is delighted to bring these works to the fantastic Christchurch Priory.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting harmonies of beloved choral masterpieces. Join us for an unforgettable evening of timeless classics; let the power of choral music stir your soul.

Tickets are available from Christchurch Priory Box Office.
The concert poster can be downloaded in PDF here.
Musical Director, Tim Hooper, has said: “November 4th this year marks the 100th year since Fauré’s death. In celebration Bournemouth Bach Choir and Orchestra are performing, perhaps his most-loved work, the Requiem op. 48, alongside his sublime Cantique de Jean Racine. Performing with us will be our fabulous chamber orchestra and Jade Moffat (mezzo) and Jonathan Prentice (baritone). We will also perform Duruflé’s glorious Requiem op. 9 with virtuoso organist Sam Hanson.“

Opening Concert for the Christmas Tree Festival
2024-12-01 15:00 - 17:00 | St Luke’s, St Luke's Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR, United Kingdom
Bournemouth Bach Choir are delighted to support St Luke’s Church with their opening concert for the Christmas Tree Festival.
Concert starts at 3pm. Christmas Tree Festival open 3-5pm daily.
Part of the Parish of Four Saints, proud members of Inclusive Church, they have some fabulous services and events planned. Please see their website here.

Messiah piano rehearsal: fundraiser from 7pm, rehearsal from 7:30pm
2024-12-15 19:00 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
We will be holding our usual Christmas Cake/ produce / gift sale/ Raffle on Sunday 15th December.
All donations of cakes/ jams etc. etc. gratefully received .
We will be starting early on the Sunday to allow time to look and purchase from 7pm.

Messiah 2024
2024-12-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Wimborne Minster, High St, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne, BH21 1EB, United Kingdom
Ring in the festive season with one of the greatest musical masterpieces of all time—Handel’s Messiah! Join us on December 21st for a powerful performance that will lift your spirit and fill your heart with joy. From the triumphant ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ to the soul-stirring solos, this is a celebration of music you won’t want to miss. Purchase your tickets today and make Messiah part of your holiday tradition!
Note: all seating is unreserved.

Tickets are available from Bournemouth Bach Choir’s Ticket Source.
Concert poster can be downloaded in PDF here.

rehearsal for March 2025 concert
2025-01-12 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
Concert Saturday 15th March 2025 in Christchurch Priory.
St John Passion
using the Old Novello score, edited Atkins.
A small number of copies available to purchase from Carolyn at £5 each with Tim’s markings already in!

rehearsal for March 2025 concert
2025-01-19 19:30 - 21:30 | St Luke’s Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH3 7LR
