Chew Valley Choral Society  

Welcome to the website of the Chew Valley Choral Society. We are a friendly mixed-voice choir of singers from across the Chew Valley and beyond. 

Our repertoire includes much-loved choral works, but we also sing shorter pieces from the Renaissance to the 21st century and new compositions. As a classical group we generally ask that people can read music - that said, this is not an essential skill and there is no audition. We rehearse thoroughly so that everyone learns their parts ready for the concert and can perform in a professional manner on the day. We are often joined by professional soloists and accompanists, and also work with orchestras from time to time. In addition, there is the excitement of joining up with other choirs and groups in the area to take on larger scale projects in full-scale concert halls and cathedrals.

The group is welcoming and friendly, and the rehearsals are enjoyable and rewarding as well as challenging at times. It is a great opportunity to sing wonderful music together with other singers and appreciate the joys and proven benefits which live singing brings. 

The choir is very fortunate to have an excellent accompanist in Rowan Vince, and is directed by internationally renowned composer, choir trainer, and organist David Bednall. David is Sub Organist of Bristol Cathedral and also directs Bristol Chamber Choir as well as having an extensive freelance career. He has much experience of working with groups of all abilities and works hard to ensure that each group realizes their potential in the most rewarding way possible.