founded 1947
UK Registered Charity No. 1005346
Chipping Sodbury Music Society aims to bring together lovers of different types of music and musicians in a friendly, convivial atmosphere.
Chipping Sodbury Music Society
Our Patron - Trevor Herbert
We are really grateful to our Patron, Trevor Herbert, for taking on this role. It is a pleasure to work with Trevor and we would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his continuing support.
Trevor is well-known locally for his association with Hobbs House Bakery but also has a long-standing interest in music, particularly choral works. He is currently a member of Stroud Choral Society and performs with them regularly. Trevor and his family have supported our Society for many years and we look forward to enjoying a future of listening to great music together.
We are very grateful to
Hobbs House Bakery
39 High Street
Chipping Sodbury
for agreeing to sell tickets
for all our concerts.
Concerts for the Chipping Sodbury Music Society are performed in the historic setting of
During these difficult times when we are not able to attend concerts and musicians are not able to perform in public, some musicians are providing music online for our enjoyment.
Some of these concerts are free of charge, some musicians are asking for a donation for their "virtual" concerts. It is worth remembering that while such restrictions exist to help us and the NHS, musicians are not able to earn money as they normally would.
Below are some links to online music provided by musicians. As we become aware of more, we will add them.
Many are available on websites such as "Youtube"
Latest information . . .
Coronavirus
With the current situation in mind, Chipping Sodbury Music Society regrets to announce that we have cancelled the last two concerts for this 2019 - 20 Season:
April 7 - The Bristol Chamber Choir
May 5 - The Shirley Smart Jazz Trio
The Music Society Committee felt it was in the best interests of our members, guests and the musicians themselves not to expose anyone unnecessarily to this virus.
We plan to re-book these musicians for a future season in the future. In light of the fact that these musicians rely on the income from these concerts and are now having all their concerts cancelled at short notice, we have decided to pay them 50% of their concert fees. We hope this small geture will help them to continue with their excellent performing.
The Annual General Meeting, for members of the Society due to be on June 9, has also been cancelled, but may be re-booked for a later date, if possible. We will notify members if this happens, and look forward to welcoming them then.
Meanwhile, the next season of excellent concerts (2020 - 21 Season) is finalised in the hope that we will be able to start the new season in October this year. We will provide regular updates on .this websit
We look forward to seeing our existing members, and new ones for the next season.
In the meantime, we hope you all keep safe and well and we look forward to some excellent concerts of live music in our warm and convivial atmosphere.
Best wishes
Fred Willington
Chair, Chipping Sodbury Music Society
Photos from our concerts in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
"Thank you so much for a really lovely day yesterday. We were so pleased to be invited back for your 70th Anniversary year and enjoyed the concert and the audience reaction immensely.
Thank you so much for your hospitality, help and the beautiful roses.
Best wishes
From Keziah, Harriet, Lizzy and Eleanor"
4 Girls 4 Harps
22 Feb 2018
" we had such an enjoyable concert..many good memories ...we would love to play again..any time ..... all best wishes to you all ,"
Kirsten Hellier
(Artisans Quartett)
March 2018
"I want to thank you once again for making our first visit to the Chipping Sodbury Music Society such an enjoyable experience last night. The hall set-up, piano and general ambiance were impeccable.. . . . It goes without saying that we would love to return sometime"
Dominic Alldis
Dominis Alldis Trio
April 2018
Visitors:
Waitrose Community Matters
Chipping Sodbury Music Society are delighted that we were included in Waitrose's "Community Matters" scheme in Chipping Sodbury and will shortly be receivinh a cheque from them.
This will help us weather this current storm and enable us to continue to organise more excellent concerts for next season and beyond.
Thank you Waitrose!
Seating is open
for all our events.
Please contact us beforehand on 01454 315741
if you have any special requirements.
We will do our best to help.
