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In Memoriam: John Gaston, President of Kidderminster Choral Society
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of John Gaston, President of Kidderminster Choral Society, who passed away on Wednesday 7th May 2025, at the age of 87. John had been a dedicated and much-loved member of the Society for over 66 years, lending his...
KCS Celebrates 125 Years
Kidderminster Choral Society marked their 125th anniversary in grand style, with celebrations culminating in a concert on the 30th of November featuring 125 years of English music. In the lead-up to this event, society members gathered for a gala celebration dinner at...
Jubilee Concert Success
Kidderminster Choral Society sings two concerts in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee and to raise funds for the DEC Appeal for Ukraine. The concerts took place in Kidderminster Town Hall. The first event was a concert on Saturday 28th May hosted by...
Celebrating, Fundraising and Singing
Kidderminster Choral Society will sing with several local choirs in a series of concerts in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee and to raise funds for the DEC Appeal for Ukraine. The concerts will all take place in Kidderminster Town Hall. The first event is a...
Farewell to Pauline
On Friday 25th February we sang farewell to Pauline Powell a beloved member and long-standing supporter of our Society. Pauline had been a member of our choir since as long ago as the 1960's. She was Membership Secretary and subsequently, Secretary of the choir in...
Choral Society Launches a COVID Recovery Appeal
The recovery As a result of Covid-19, the arts industry has been hit hard and Kidderminster Choral Society is no exception. The Society has come together to launch a 'Sponsor a Musician' appeal with the aim to aid our Covid recovery. Amidst cancelled concerts, the...
A choir determined to sing
Through the pandemic Kidderminster Choral Society has been determined to ‘keep calm and sing on’. After closing down rehearsals and cancelling their concert in March 2020, the choir locked down with the rest of the country for a few months. In June a few Committee...
Finding A New Home
Sadly we are no longer able to rehearse at Baxter United Reformed Church Hall which has been our rehearsal home since 1961. Although our earliest use of the hall dates back to 1958; some 63 years! Many members will have only known Baxter Hall as our rehearsal...
Kidderminster Choral Society Records CD at Covid rehearsals
In September 2020 Covid restrictions allowed Kidderminster Choral Society to meet in a socially distanced and Covid-safe manner, using Kidderminster Town Hall as a safe rehearsal venue, with screens between each singer and wearing face visors. These restrictions...
Gerontius is a Triumph
KCS received the following outstanding review for their concert performance of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius, on 30th November 2019.My eyes are still moist after one of the most moving of the many performances of Elgar's Dream of Gerontius I have heard over half a...