Solihull Choral is the premier choir in Solihull drawing its singers from Birmingham and Warwickshire as well as Solihull. The 50 strong choir aims to make music of the highest standard employing the best professional soloists and orchestras. Our repertoire extends from the great works of Monteverdi, Bach and Handel to the C20th masters of Bernstein, Britten and Finzi.

The members of Solihull Choral Society are delighted to be performing the Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 on 24 March 2012.  Our last performance, in 2004 was a sell out and much praised by our audience.
The Vespers are justifiably popular combining great solemnity with brilliant vocal writing for choirs and soloists.

Baroque specialists 'The Musical and Amicable Players' and 'The Quintesential Sackbutt and Cornett Ensemble' are our orchestra.  We are fortunate to have a fine group of 7 vocal soloists assembled by David Clegg who sings with The Sixteen.  They are sopranos Helen-Jane Howells and Zoe Brown, countertenor Daniel Colins, tenors Sam Furness and Matthew Long, baritone Jonathan Brown and bass Callum Thorp.
 Combine all this with the fine accoustic of Olton Friary and we have what promises to be an unforgettable musical experience.

Solihull Choral Society (SCS) is a highly respected choir in the Solihull district.  Meeting to rehearse every Wednesday evening at Sharmans Cross School, the 50-strong ensemble aim for a professional result under the masterful direction of Andrew Fletcher.  Andrew is in his own right an esteemed composer, organist and tutor and he leads the Society in achieving a sweet blend of melody and harmony in each and every performance.  The group always welcomes new members to its ranks; not surprisingly, male voices (especially in the lower register) are highly desirable.
 
In the approach to Christmas, the Society is holding a Christmas Carol concert at Olton Friary on Saturday 10th December, at 7.30 pm. [Tickets are £12 for adults, £5 for students and under-18s and £25 for a family ticket comprising 2 adults and 2 children.  And to get you in the festive mood, your ticket buys you a programme, a mince pie and a glass of wine or juice!]  The seasonal programme is an eclectic mix of traditional fare, laden with warm harmonies, and some more unusual, but equally delightful, carols which will definitely lift the spirits.  Arrangements ranging from Rutter to Willcocks to Gardner create a resonant ebb and flow of melodies, with plenty of key changes to keep us all on our toes!  Why not come along and renew your spiritual connection with Christmas?  All are most welcome – indeed, the more really is the merrier.  We look forward to seeing you there!

St James Church, Great Packington. Saturday 12 June 2010

Driving through the park to the church on a beautiful evening with the deer for additional entertainment raised the expectation of a special evening. We were not to be disappointed.

I have heard the Choral Society from time to time over 5 years and the continued improvement is evident. I was impressed the first time I heard them but they now have a precision and clarity which is rare in such a society and a joy to hear. They are, of course, well rehearsed but in addition have a clear feeling for each other and the music.

One of the things that makes Solihull Choral Society different from other local choirs is the relative youth of much of its membership. A significant number of our members are under 25 and to encourage them we offer a bursary which effectively covers the cost of their subscription.

We have members from Solihull Schools and Birmingham Conservatoire and are continually on the look out for more young talent.

After all, the future of choral singing is of very great importance to us.