Sing Verdi’s Requiem with Rochester Choral Society

Rochester Choral Society warmly invites singers from other choirs, and other experienced choral singers, to join us for a performance of Verdi’s Requiem with orchestra and professional soloists in Rochester Cathedral on Saturday 13 March 2027 at 6pm.

The performance will be conducted by Adrian Bawtree, Director of Music of Rochester Choral Society and formerly Director of Music and Organist at Rochester Cathedral. Our accompanist is Robbie Carroll, currently Acting Director of Music and Organist at Rochester Cathedral.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5 January to 9 March 2027, including the Tuesday of the February school holiday.

Time: 7.30pm–9.30pm, with a short break
Venue: St Nicholas Church, High Street, Strood ME2 4TR

There will also normally be:
• a rehearsal in Rochester Cathedral on Thursday 11 March, 7.30–9.30pm
• a rehearsal in the Cathedral on the morning of the concert, usually 9.30am–12.00/12.30pm

We expect visiting singers to attend at least 75% of the Tuesday rehearsals, and hope everyone who can possibly do so will attend the Saturday-morning rehearsal.

Cost and music

The participation fee for the term is £50.

Music will be available to hire. The edition is still to be confirmed and we will provide further information before rehearsals begin.

Singers are welcome in all voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

Register to sing

If you are not currently a member of Rochester Choral Society and would like to sing with us for this project, please complete the short registration form below.

We are initially asking only for the information needed to organise the project and keep in touch with you. Further practical information about payment and music will follow.

Current RCS members do not need to complete this form.