The Wellensian Consort has been crowned Choir of the Year 2010 – winning the title at the competition’s Grand Final held at the Royal Festival Hall on 28 November 2010. The Consort beat 156 other choirs of all styles and ages, made up of over 6,000 singers taking part in the competition. Posted: Tue 04th January 2011 | Read More
Following the success of last year’s inaugural ‘Music in the Community’ prize, the Gramophone 2010 Awards were extended this year to include a new category: ‘Music in The Community: The Choirmaster’s Prize’, which was given in association with abcd and The Times newspaper. Posted: Tue 04th January 2011 | Read More
After 15 years attached to Trinity College of Music, the CYM library has been moved to the Sport Action Zone, Lollard Street, London SE11 6PY. Posted: Wed 22nd December 2010 | Read More
From Purcell to Parry the King James Bible has inspired composers for four centuries and to mark this important anniversary, the King James Bible Trust is running an international competition inviting composers aged 30 or under to write an original piece of sung music, using as their inspiration words from the King James Bible. Posted: Wed 22nd December 2010 | Read More
We're delighted to be returning to York for our 39th Convention, at York St John Creative Centre, right in the centre of the historic city of York, on 25 and 26 October 2025.
Huge congratulations to our President and founder member John Rutter, who received his knighthood from the King this week, having been awarded his knighthood in His Majesty The King’s 2024 Birthday Honours for services to music.
Choral music at its most vibrant will fill the splendid Duke’s Hall at London’s Royal Academy of Music throughout the weekend of 2-3 November 2024 as singers and conductors from the UK and around the world collaborate in an international celebration of the choral arts.
We can't wait to welcome delegates to Reading for our 38th Annual Convention. Book your place now and join us for a weekend of repertoire, inspiration and the chance to spend time with colleagues. Don't forget that our Early Bird discount ends on 16 September!
