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Here at Barnt Green Choral we have just spent a fabulous twelve months singing The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins, Song of the Universal by Ola Gjeilo, and Zimbe Songs of Africa by Alexander L'Estrange. Not only did we really enjoy it, but every concert was sold to capacity and our audiences had a great time. We are now greatly looking forward to the coming twelve months where we will sing a broad variety of Christmas music, Verdi's Requiem, and highlights from Handel's Messiah. This is a challenging programme and we are aways seeking additional singers for these significant works. All new singers will be most welcome and we have now established a 'Young Artist' scheme to help fund aspiring singers aged 18 to 30 years. There is no need for previous experience or be able to read music – all you need is a desire to sing. Rehearsals, in the Parish Hall in Barnt Green commence at 7.45pm on Monday 7 September. If you think you would enjoy taking part, and singing some of the world's best music, then please contact us via the contact page on this website. We look forward to meeting you.

Barnt Green Choral gave Bromsgrove Festival 2026 a lively start by staging an exhilarating performance of Zimbe! Come Sing the Songs of Africa by Alexander L’Estrange at Routh Hall on Friday 19 June.   A packed audience was entranced by the infectious and joyous music performed by the combined choirs of Barnt Green Choral, Lickey End First School, Bromsgrove Pre-Prep School, and Bromsgrove Prep School, all supported by a wonderful jazz quintet.

Barnt Green Choral has put together a really exciting and ambitious concert programme for 2026 and 2027, offering outstanding music, community spirit, and unforgettable live performances. The rich and varied selection includes a much-loved contemporary classic, modern jazz, a dramatic operatic requiem, and the most famous Baroque oratorio ever written.

Barnt Green Choral’s concert on 28 March 2026 was warmly received by a delighted audience. The Artrix Theatre was packed, and many congratulatory messages were received afterwards:

Barnt Green Choral is a now well into the final term of rehearsals leading to its major concert of the year – THE ARMED MAN by Karl Jenkins and SONG OF THE UNIVERSAL by Ola Gjeilo.  It’s all coming together very well.  We are now putting on the final polish, and the choir can already feel the intensity, reflectiveness, and depth of the music. It’s going to be a really great concert at The Artrix Theatre, Bromsgrove on 28 March 2026.