An American Songbook Competition
Discover the colourful tapestry of American music in a concert bursting with rhythm, melody, and feel-good spirit. From beginning to end, this entertaining programme is sure to lift your mood and leave you humming long after the final note. Enter our competition for the opportunity to win two tickets.
Photo’s from our Baroque Concert
The lovely photographs from our last concert are now in the Gallery for everyone to see, courtesy of Bruce. Thank you very much Bruce, very impressive!
Moved and Stirred
I felt a stirring in my soul sitting in with the choir at St Mark’s on Saturday night as those unmistakable opening timpani rolls and triumphant trumpets in the Jauchzet, Frohlocket. After the flurry of last-minute ticket sales, seeing the rows filled with expectant faces made me want to dig down deep and give even more […]
CONCERT GIVEAWAY – Win Two Free Tickets
We are giving away two free tickets to the person who can answer this question correctly: The Question: In Baroque music, you’ll often hear the words “Alleluia” or “Gloria,” but do you know which language this music was originally written in? A) French B) German C) Latin D) Cockney How to Enter: Please send your […]
Blog 4 – Dress Rehearsal
I am looking ahead to our study day at St Mark’s Church this Saturday, 18th April, and towards our Baroque Masterpieces concert on 2nd May with a growing sense of anticipation—a chance to bring together all the work that has been building over recent weeks. With extra rehearsals behind me, it feels like an important […]
Blog 3 – New Rehearsal Venue
We’re pleased to share that the Mansfield Choral Society has moved to a new rehearsal venue at Ladybrook Community Centre, Ladybrook Lane, Nottinghamshire NG18 5JJ. We meet on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm Our choir members come from across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to enjoy singing together, including from Southwell, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and Balbourgh. This bright […]
Blog 2 – Notes from the Music Director
Notes 🎶 from the Music Director… Choirs have been part of my life for over 50 years, ever since I began my singing journey as a founder member of the renowned Mansfield based girls choir, Cantamus. I have sung in numerous professional choirs and vocal ensembles, founded my own choirs, and directed many more. From […]
Blog 1 – Welcome & Baroque Masterpieces
Welcome to the MCS Blog. We will use it for members to share the journey as we prepare for up & coming concerts, but also for Diane, our Music Director to share useful tips. As you will see from Diane’s biog she is more than equipped to provide some very useful insight and guidance on […]