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Basildon Choral Society is an amateur choir with a repertoire that ranges widely from motets, masses and challenging modern choral works to spirituals, jazz numbers and arrangements of songs from favourite musicals. We have four seasonal concerts and give a variety of additional performances throughout the year at the request of churches, charities and private organisations - either with the full ensemble or the BCS Small Choir.
Our membership is widely varied in age and background.
We're an adventurous bunch and have taken concerts to Basildon's twin towns in France (Meaux) and Germany (Heiligenhaus), as well as to Barcelona, Bruges, Erlangen, Florence, Gossweinstein, Krakow, Lille, Ostend, Rome and Venice.
We also enjoy good food and have the occasional social dinner and barbecue!
Tickets for all concerts can be purchased in advance from Pam Shankland on 01268 450421 or on the door on the night.
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Basildon Choral Society 
Aug 07, 2016 @ 11:30:10
At the concert I was sat next to Liz, a Horsham choir member.
Just before the concert began, we were chatting and she said that she had been talking to some of their men during the meal break and complimenting them – saying how well the men were singing.
They told her it was because of the Basildon men – ‘They’re good!’
They were indeed – a fabulous concert! It all came together brilliantly and was a sizzling sing. Not many choirs have the opportunity of such an experience.
Aug 07, 2016 @ 18:22:39
From our Musical Director, Stephen Hope, to all choristers:
CONGRATULATIONS!! All your hard work and my relentless pursuit of my interpretation totally paid off. I was very proud of you as were the orchestra and soloists, who were really impressed -THANK YOU!
I hope you felt the tough moments and vigorous rehearsals were worth it in the end – it was one of the best ever – and one of the most precise in terms of detail and ensemble – BRAVO!!
Aug 27, 2016 @ 08:56:16
Absolutely fabulous concert! More than justified the sometimes challenging rehearsals. I hope everyone had the same sense of elation and enjoyment to have been involved in such a great experience. Jen
Aug 27, 2016 @ 11:25:40
When we start rehearsing these wonderful works one can hardly imagine how absolutely thrilling and exhilarating the performance will be, but it was, in every sense. What a privilege to be part of it.
Sep 18, 2016 @ 12:44:11
Hi i am 37 and i enjoy singing. Not sure if my voice is the greatest but singing makes me feel good in myself. What are the requirements to join your group?
Thank you for taking the time to read this
Sep 25, 2016 @ 20:26:59
Charmaine, just a willingness to try singing with others. We sing from music scores so if you can read music it helps, but lots of people who join a choir can’t read music at first but learn as they go. We would be pleased to see you on Wednesday if you are free.