Welcome to Stroud Choral Society
Youth or Children's Choir
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We are one of the oldest amateur choirs in the UK, performing in front of audiences in Stroud and beyond since 1834. Stroud Choral Society comprises an adult choir of around 120 members and children's and youth choirs of around 50 members. We perform at least four concerts each year in and around Stroud, including Cirencester, Nailsworth, Minchinhampton, Tewkesbury and other venues. For details of all our concerts since 2000 click here
Our next concert will be a performance of The Canterbury Pilgrims by George Dyson, on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 7.00 pm in Tewkesbury Abbey.
Composed in 1931 by George Dyson who was was inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer'sThe Canterbury Tales, (written in the 14th century). Dyson's vivid musical portraits of the pilgrims soon became a popular choice for choral societies. Less well known in the 21st century, we are delighted to perform The Canterbury Pilgrims again, with thanks to the The Dyson Trust for their financial support.
WHEN WE REHEARSE
Adult choir rehearsals are on Monday evenings during term time, from 7.30-9.30 pm. We meet at Marling School Music Hall, Stroud (see our Rehearsal Information). If you would like to attend a rehearsal to try us out, please complete an application form or contact membership@stroudchoral.org and our membership team will give you all the information you need to welcome you.
Minpins, our children's choir, rehearses in Nailsworth on Tuesday evenings during term time, from 5.45-7.15pm.
Stroud Choral Youth Choir (SCYC) also rehearses in Nailsworth on Tuesday evenings during term time, from 7.30-8.30pm.
Do you have a child who loves to sing?
We are offering 2 week taster sessions on Tuesday 8th & 15th September.
Minpins, our children's choir, rehearses in Nailsworth on Tuesday evenings during term time, from 5.45-7.15pm.
Stroud Choral Youth Choir (SCYC) also rehearses in Nailsworth on Tuesday evenings during term time, from 7.30-8.30pm.
Do you have a child who loves to sing?
We are offering 2 week taster sessions on Tuesday 8th & 15th September.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
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Autumn Concert."The Canterbury Pilgrims"
7:00pm, Sat, 21 Nov 2026The Canterbury Pilgrims by George Dyson is a colourful cantata written in 1931 using words inspired by Chaucer's Canterbury tales to create vivid portraits of a number of the pilgrims. ... more
