Joining Boston Choral Society

Rehearsals

Rehearsals are most Thursday evenings, usually following school term-times, from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. For a list of dates, see below.

We meet at the Blenkin Memorial Hall, 1 Wormgate, Boston PE21 6NP

It's just behind St Botolph's Church (The Stump) near the courthouse and library. There is parking nearby in the Market Place and Fountain Place.

Rehearsal Dates (all Thursday Evenings, 7.30pm)

Summer term 2025

May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and July 3rd, 10th, 17th

Autumn term 2025

Sept 4th, 11th,18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and December 4th, 11th.

2026 Dates

January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th 21st, June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd.

Do I need to be able to read music?

If you can read music, it is an advantage but it is not essential. We will ensure you have support from those sitting next to you in rehearsals

There are no auditions or voice trials.

What do I need to bring?

A soft pencil and eraser for annotating scores while learning

Water to drink during rehearsals (if required)

Money, if you would like tea/coffee etc during the break

Performances

Usual Concert Dress:

Gentlemen: Dinner jacket & black tie.