Clear proof of what can be achieved when high professional standards are applied to amateur music making Henley Standard
CHORAL FANTASIA
7.30pm Saturday 21st June 2025, Christ Church Centre, Henley on Thames, RG9 1AG
On a very warm evening in Henley, a fantastic performance by all including our very own soloists and a spectacular piano duet by Musical Director, Richard Harker and accompanist, Dave Smith. Pictures here. Review here.
JOIN US AS A CHORAL SCHOLAR
We are delighted to be launching our Choral Scholar Scheme ‘Voices of the Future’ for the 2025-2026 season.
The scholarships are open to singers aged 18-30, or students in full or part time music education. They are ideal for aspiring professional singers looking to further develop their choral singing and sight-reading capabilities and broaden their experience and repertoire.
Singers can apply for one of four choral scholarships (SATB) for the year. Choral scholars attend weekly rehearsals in central Henley-on-Thames on Monday evenings 7.30pm-9.30pm in term time, in addition to three core performances a year, and additional rehearsals and sectionals ahead of performances. Scholars are expected to help support their sections, take an active role in social media and support Henley Choral Society in our ambition to raise our standards, share the joy of choral music and support the next generation of singers. Choral scholars receive a fee of £1200 for the year, plus music provision.
Interested singers are welcome to join us for a rehearsal. Auditions and interviews will take place in Henley in mid-September 2025. Application deadline Friday 12th September 2025.
To apply, please download further information here and an application form here. Completed forms should be emailed to the HCS Chair
If you know someone who would be interested in becoming a Choral Scholar, please spread the word!
HENLEY YOUTH CHOIR AND STUDIO FORCADA
3.30pm Sunday 22nd June 2025, Sacred Heart Church, Henley on Thames
A tour de force of young musical talent! Review here.
BACH MASS IN B MINOR
7.30pm Saturday 29th March 2025, St Mary’s Church, Henley on Thames
A wonderful night of music making to a capacity crowd! Check out the review here.
HANDEL MESSIAH
7.00pm Saturday 30th November 2024, St Mary’s Church, Henley on Thames, RG9 2AT
This concert was a sold out triumph!
New singers welcome
Mondays at 7.30pm during term times, d:two, 55 Market Place, Henley on Thames RG9 2AA
Rehearsals take place on Mondays at 7.30, d:two, Market Place, Henley. There are no auditions. Come to a free, friendly rehearsal and discover or re-discover the joy of singing with a big chorus. Tenors and basses especially welcome but we have vacancies in all sections.
The programme for 2025 and into 2026 contains some of the masterpieces of the choral repertoire.
- Saturday 13th December 2025 – St Mary’s Church, Henley on Thames: varied Christmas repertoire TBC
- Saturday 14th March 2026 – Reading Concert Hall: Brahms German Requiem and Strauss Four Last Songs
- Saturday 13th June 2026 – St Mary’s Church, Henley: Rossini Petit Messe Solonnelle
See Join pages, or call Wendy Hawkins, Membership Secretary on 01491 576929 or simply come along on a Monday in term time. You will be sure of a warm welcome.
You can get a flavour of Henley Choral Society, including repertoire, workshops and past concerts from looking through the website. We look forward to seeing you soon.
