We are a Solihull choir drawing our singing members from the West Midlands, South Birmingham, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and further afield. We would love you to join us as a singer, audience member or supporter.
The high level of performance that we achieve in our concerts means that many of our audience rarely miss a concert. We employ both established, and up-and-coming talent as soloists, where we need them, along with excellent instrumentalists, often performing with an orchestra. We love choral music and want to share it with you. Why not join us at our next concert and see for yourself?
We are friendly and welcoming group of keen musicians. Because of this many of our members have been with us for many years. Some of us are very experienced and some are much newer to singing. Many choir members use supporting materials alongside musical scores to help them to achieve the highest standard that they can. As a result we can put on four concerts a year to a high standard. We love to support our less experienced members to grow in confidence and skill and share in our great sense of musical achievement. Our repertoire ranges from the great works of Monteverdi, Bach and Handel to the C20th masters Bernstein, Britten and Finzi.
Solihull Choral Society are delighted to present a programme of uplifting music for Choir, Brass and Organ. With repertoire including Parry’s iconic anthems Blest Pair of Sirens and I Was Glad, Purcell’s Funeral Music for Queen Mary and contemporary works by Jonathan Willcocks (Magnificat) and Esenvalds (Trinity Te Deum), there is something for all choral and brass enthusiasts. We are thrilled to be joined by outstanding Sennet Brass Ensemble who will perform instrumental works by Gabrielli and Bach.
Join us at Solihull School Chapel on 21st March at 7.30pm.
If you can buy your tickets online that is a huge help to us, though tickets will be available on he door, for cash or card sales
Our musical director, Oliver, is an experienced choral director and educator, highly motivated by a drive to make singing in the choir a rewarding experience. He has a very positive approach to rehearsals, making choir members feel at ease, whilst still maintaining high expectations of us in terms of musicality and polished performance. Rehearsals are entertaining, purposeful and well planned. Over the years since his appointment he has earned a great deal of respect and affection from members.
“It was a magical evening. Everything was perfect – the setting in the Friary, the choir and those amazing soloists and Oliver’s command of the orchestra! All contributed to a memorable evening. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the concert. Thank you “
“The whole thing was…Wow!
“Energetic. Uplifting.”
I’ve been to a lot of SCS concerts over the years and this has to be my favourite. Your best to date. I nearly cried. So polished and spot on.”
“Deserved a standing ovation.”
“We wanted to applaud for longer”
“I thought it was really splendid and, never having attended any of SCS events before, I shall certainly keep an eye on the future programme”
“ What a really exciting concert last Saturday: excellent choir, very tuneful orchestra, and fabulous soloists. The Mozart-fest at Olton Friary was one of the best concerts we’ve attended in recent years. Oliver Walker conducted the event with his usual verve and the audience loved it all.
Feedback from audience members to our November 2023 concert
This choir gives me exactly what I was looking for as a singer: variety, challenge and a shared sense of musical purpose and pride.
