190 years in harmony!
We are delighted to invite you to sing with us throughout 2026-27 - our 190th season!
We welcome all those who wish to sing high-standard choral music and are prepared to attend regular rehearsal sessions leading to concert performances with, where appropriate, professional soloists and orchestra.
Starting September we will begin rehearsals for the autumn concert. Rehearsals are Mondays 7 - 9.30pm at St. Martin's Chapel, University of Cumbria in Lancaster. The first rehearsal for the autumn term is 7th September.
We are proud to offer much-discounted fees for students and benefits claimants, ensuring that our choir remains accessible to everyone who has a passion for singing. We encourage you to join us and take advantage of these discounts. See our membership fees for more details.
We do not audition for membership of the choir. Our rehearsals are relaxed, and we take things at a comfortable pace in the lead-up to our concerts. While reading music can be helpful, it’s certainly not a requirement – everyone is welcome to join and become a much welcomed member of the choir!
We are delighted to invite you to sing with us throughout 2026-27 - our 190th season!
We welcome all those who wish to sing high-standard choral music and are prepared to attend regular rehearsal sessions leading to concert performances with, where appropriate, professional soloists and orchestra.
Starting September we will begin rehearsals for the autumn concert. Rehearsals are Mondays 7 - 9.30pm at St. Martin's Chapel, University of Cumbria in Lancaster. The first rehearsal for the autumn term is 7th September.
We are proud to offer much-discounted fees for students and benefits claimants, ensuring that our choir remains accessible to everyone who has a passion for singing. We encourage you to join us and take advantage of these discounts. See our membership fees for more details.
We do not audition for membership of the choir. Our rehearsals are relaxed, and we take things at a comfortable pace in the lead-up to our concerts. While reading music can be helpful, it’s certainly not a requirement – everyone is welcome to join and become a much welcomed member of the choir!
Please, Do come and join us!
We encourage anyone thinking of joining a choir to come and sing with us – you won't regret it! We look forward to giving you a warm welcome.
Whether you are a new member or returning, we hope you have a wonderful time singing, making friends, and socialising with us.
We look forward to seeing you!
If you have any queries, or would like updates, please use the form on the Contacts page and we will get back to you or add you to our mailing list.
We warmly invite you to come and join us.
Contribute to the choir's enduring legacy
As a valued member of our choir, we encourage you to consider contributing in ways beyond singing. Founded in 1836, our choir has a long and proud history of musical excellence and needs support to ensure its continued success for future generations. Your involvement in our social and fundraising events, as well as in the day-to-day operations, would be greatly appreciated. By sharing your skills and talents, you help ensure we have the resources needed to continue thriving. Together, we can create a vibrant community and secure our choir's future. Remember, the more helpers we have, the lighter the load for everyone. Your contribution makes a significant difference.
Come and be part of Lancaster and District Choral Society!
Whether you are a new member or returning, we hope you have a wonderful time singing, making friends, and socialising with us.
We look forward to seeing you!
If you have any queries, or would like updates, please use the form on the Contacts page and we will get back to you or add you to our mailing list.
We warmly invite you to come and join us.
Contribute to the choir's enduring legacy
As a valued member of our choir, we encourage you to consider contributing in ways beyond singing. Founded in 1836, our choir has a long and proud history of musical excellence and needs support to ensure its continued success for future generations. Your involvement in our social and fundraising events, as well as in the day-to-day operations, would be greatly appreciated. By sharing your skills and talents, you help ensure we have the resources needed to continue thriving. Together, we can create a vibrant community and secure our choir's future. Remember, the more helpers we have, the lighter the load for everyone. Your contribution makes a significant difference.
Come and be part of Lancaster and District Choral Society!
Autumn Term
Programme
The autumn concert programme will be as follows:
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
Brahms How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place
Jenkins The Armed Man Suite
Rutter Magnificat
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
Brahms How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place
Jenkins The Armed Man Suite
Rutter Magnificat
Rehearsal dates
Rehearsals for autumn 2026 will begin Monday 1st September at St. Martin's Chapel, University of Cumbria in Lancaster. Members should arrive in time to start at 7pm. Please be there for 6.30 at the first rehearsal to register and collect music.
Concert
The concert will take place on Saturday 21st November 2026, 7:30pm at Lancaster Priory, with a mandatory rehearsal during the afternoon, time to be confirmed closer to the concert.
Spring term
Programme
We will be performing Verdi's Requiem.
Rehearsal dates
Rehearsal for spring 2027 will begin Monday 4th January at St. Martin's Chapel, University of Cumbria in Lancaster. Members should arrive in time to start at 7pm. Please be there for 6.30 at the first rehearsal to register and collect music.
Concert
The concert will take place on Saturday 20th March 2027, 7:30pm at The Great Hall, Lancaster University, with a mandatory rehearsal during the afternoon, time to be confirmed closer to the concert.
Summer term
The summer term offers an optional choral ensemble where we typically focus on singing joyful, fun, and light-hearted pieces. There is an additional fee for this term to cover the costs of hiring the rehearsal space etc., separate from the fees for the autumn and spring terms. Last year this was £30. Choir members are highly encouraged to participate in the summer concert, and we welcome anyone interested in joining us.
Programme
Details of the summer programme will be given nearer the time.
Rehearsal dates
Rehearsal dates for summer 2027 will be confirmed later. Rehearsals are usually at Bolton-le-Sands Community Centre starting late March/early April.
Concert
Arrangements for the concert will be announced when confirmed.
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We hope you will enjoy singing our programme, we encourage you to join us to be part of it.
Let’s continue to do what we enjoy doing – singing together as part of a family!
Lancaster and District Choral Society.
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Joining instructions and registration
Rehearsals
Autumn term begins Monday 7th September. Please arrive around 6:30pm for registration, collect music, pay fees and catch up with friends - or make new ones! The following Mondays, please arrive in good time to take your seat for a prompt start at 7:00pm.
Download the registration form to print out, complete and bring to the first rehearsal.
Autumn concert
On Saturday 21st November – 7:00 for 7:30pm start at Lancaster Priory, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ
You will be required to also attend an afternoon rehearsal before the concert - start time will be given out later.
There will be time to get changed and have something to eat and drink before the concert.
Autumn term begins Monday 7th September. Please arrive around 6:30pm for registration, collect music, pay fees and catch up with friends - or make new ones! The following Mondays, please arrive in good time to take your seat for a prompt start at 7:00pm.
Download the registration form to print out, complete and bring to the first rehearsal.
Autumn concert
On Saturday 21st November – 7:00 for 7:30pm start at Lancaster Priory, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ
You will be required to also attend an afternoon rehearsal before the concert - start time will be given out later.
There will be time to get changed and have something to eat and drink before the concert.
Membership fees
Membership fees for 2026/27 are to be announced.
Following is the fees for 2025/26 for reference, information will be updated once confirmed.
2025/26 Membership fees have been agreed by the Management Committee.
Please be prepared to pay by:
New Members
New members to the choir are required to pay by the third rehearsal. In addition to the fees below, a music deposit of £10, in the form of an undated cheque, is required.
Existing Members
Fees to be paid at the first rehearsal.
Following is the fees for 2025/26 for reference, information will be updated once confirmed.
2025/26 Membership fees have been agreed by the Management Committee.
Please be prepared to pay by:
- Cash
- Cheque - Payable to: “L&DCS”
- BACS - in which case please contact Linda Cook by email [email protected] or Tel: 01524 37058 and she will supply the relevant information to you.
New Members
New members to the choir are required to pay by the third rehearsal. In addition to the fees below, a music deposit of £10, in the form of an undated cheque, is required.
Existing Members
Fees to be paid at the first rehearsal.
Autumn & Spring Term Rate / £ |
Per Term Rate / £ |
|
Normal |
115 |
65 |
Age 60+ |
105 |
60 |
Student/Concession |
30 |
20 |
For any queries, please either fill in the online form or ring one of the names on the Contacts page.
