We are really looking forward to working with prize-winning composer Richard Barnard at a workshop in June, from which he will gather ideas for the new choral piece which we have commissioned from him.
 
His professional fee is being mainly met from our crowdfunding campaign last year, so our grateful thanks to all of you who contributed!
 
The première of Richard’s new piece will be at our concert on 17 October 2026, which will also mark the return from maternity leave of Jessica Norton, our regular Musical Director, who has worked with Richard before. Although the concert does not yet have a title (which may be suggested by the title of Richard’s piece, when created!), she has already programmed it to be a celebration of music and of singing in particular. (See the ‘Future concerts’ page.)