Towcester Choral Society

09/06/2026

This is Natasha who will be playing the funky double bass at our upcoming concert in a couple of weeks. She is amazing and has sung and played for us previously and we are very pleased to have her back with us!

Not long now, tickets are going - t.ly/GIzLj

08/06/2026

This summer Towcester Choral Society invites you to experience a vibrant evening of music with its upcoming concert, The Colours of the Rainbow, taking place on Saturday 27 June at 7.30pm in the beautiful surroundings of St Lawrence Church. Tickets £15 adults, £3.50 children including refreshments.

Inspired by the rich palette of musical colour found in choral and jazz traditions, the programme brings together much-loved modern classics that sparkle with energy, rhythm and emotion. At the heart of the concert is Mass in Blue by Will Todd, a thrilling fusion of the traditional Latin Mass with the sounds of jazz. Since its premiere in 2003, this joyful and uplifting work has become a favourite with choirs and audiences alike. With its soaring melodies, blues harmonies and irresistible swing rhythms, it offers something for everyone — from moments of serene beauty to passages bursting with exuberance.

Complementing this is the iconic Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, performed on the piano by the talented Jonathan French. Famous for its sweeping melodies and dazzling virtuosity, this beloved masterpiece blends classical music with jazz influences.

These works, together with other pieces sung by the choir, create a musical “rainbow” of colour and mood - from deep blues and glowing warmth to moments of brilliant musical sunshine. The concert promises to be an inspiring and memorable evening.

Tickets available via our website https://www.towcesterchoralsociety.org.uk/events.html

08/06/2026

Concert 27th June 7.30pm Tickets t.ly/Dx6Kh

This is Helen Swift, our amazing Musical Director. She has been with us since 2010 and a true inspiration to us with her endless enthusiasm, constant smile, helpful tuition and brilliant ideas.

We are very much looking forward to our upcoming concert where her husband Jonathan French will also be appearing on the piano, together with a talented group of musicians accompanying us across the rainbow.

03/06/2026

It's National Volunteer Week so a big shout out and thank you for everyone who helps to keep TCS running 👏😊❤️🎶 from the Committee who work tirelessly behind the scenes, everyone who sets up, bakes, publicises etc.

30/05/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗦𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

Today we had an amazing workshop under the expert guidance of our MD Helen Swift, accompanied on the keyboard by Rowena Gibbons and we were lucky enough to welcome Soprano soloist Kat Williams together with lots of guests from other choirs.
We sang through all of the Todd as well as eating lots of cake and catching up with friends.
Thanks to everyone who helped to organise it.

27/05/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗦𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

This is pianist Jonathan French who will be accompanying the choir for the Will Todd Mass in Blue. Tickets: t.ly/yITRr

He will also be treating us to a spine-tingling solo of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, which will be a real treat.

Jonathan studied piano at Chetham’s School of Music before continuing his studies at Birmingham Conservatoire. A former student of Professor Malcolm Wilson, he won every keyboard prize at the Conservatoire, graduating with a First-Class Honours Degree and a Diploma of Professional Studies with distinction.

He has performed widely as both soloist and accompanist at leading venues including Symphony Hall Birmingham, Bridgewater Hall Manchester, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Glasgow Concert Hall, and Southwark Cathedral. Highlights include performances of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the C.B.S.O., Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Birmingham Philharmonic and Liverpool Philharmonic, Grieg’s Piano Concerto at Bridgewater Hall, and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in Glasgow and Leicester.

Alongside an active international performing career, Jonathan is Head of Accompaniment in Vocal Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he was awarded an honorary B.C. award.

05/05/2026

The workshop is coming! Have you signed up yet? Lots of cake, singing and fun, don't waste any more time! Tickets on our website www.towcesterchoralsociety.org.uk

We are thrilled to announce that we will be holding an additional workshop this spring as there’s something truly special about coming together in song—and Saturday 30 May, local singers are invited to do just that in an uplifting choral workshop lead by our MD Helen Swift exploring the vibrant and much-loved Mass in Blue by Will Todd.

Tickets £14.75 available here t.ly/ZFKgd

This workshop promises to be an inspiring and welcoming day for singers of all backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced chorister or simply someone who enjoys singing and wants to try something new, you’ll find yourself immersed in a supportive and enthusiastic atmosphere. Under expert guidance, participants will explore the unique style of the piece.

There’s a real sense of achievement in working through such a dynamic and uplifting piece, and participants often leave not only with new musical skills, but with smiles that last long after the final note has faded.

Towcester Town Hall, 10am - 4pm including loan of a score, hot drinks & cake!

22/04/2026

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE WILL TODD WORKSHOP. VISIT www.towcesterchoralsociety.org.uk TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET. See the post from 5 April for more details.

20/04/2026

Quite a few of us from TCS also sing in this lovely smaller acapella choir - why not come along and have a listen in Towcester on 9 May? Once you've bough your ticket you can have a glass to start, one during and even a top-up if you're so inclined - and of course it'll be Spanish wine this time in keeping with the beatiful concert pieces.

We're excited to share this unusual and sublime music with you! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ventiquattro/1938537