Upcoming Concerts
and Events
Around Sound: The Elements of Music
Join award-winning educator Ben England BEM for the latest in his hit Around Sound lecture series: The Elements of Music. This fascinating eight-part course explores the essential components that shape all music - Pitch, Harmony, Tonality, Rhythm, Form/Structure, Timbre, Texture, and Dynamics. An 80-minute YouTube lecture and Zoom discussion will take place each Tuesday at 19:00 BST (UK time) from 22 April to 17 June 2025 (with a two-week break in late May). Book now!
Course Launch: Summer School May 2025 | Beautiful pieces by Eric Wetherell
Join us on Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 17:00 BST (UK time) for the open launch session of our May Summer School course - the first of two Summer School short courses this year. Our marvellous Musical Director Ben England and our innovative resources will help you learn, sing and record two stunning choral pieces by British composer, Eric Wetherell. Our course launch is free and open to all so please stop by and hear this stunning music.
Course Launch: Summer School June 2025 | Inspiring arrangements by Pete Churchill
Join us on Monday 2 June 2025 at 17:00 BST (UK time) for the open launch session of our June Summer School course - the second of two Summer School short courses this year. Our marvellous Musical Director Ben England and our innovative resources will help you learn, sing and record two inspiring arrangements by Pete Churchill. Our course launch is free and open to all so please stop by and hear this amazing music.
Summer School LIVE
Join conductor and educator Ben England BEM in the culturally vibrant city of Bristol, UK at the height of the summer to enjoy an unforgettable programme of learning, singing and fantastic musical experiences.
Powered by our incredible teaching materials and unique online rehearsals, Choir of the Earth will give our first in-person performances of some of our best-loved repertoire in world-class venues, along with extensive teaching workshops, a private concert of The Lark Ascending, fun meals together and so much more!
Supported by outstanding musicians on saxophone, piano, violin and kantele, and including an amazing professional choir, this is truly an event not to be missed.
Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | VIENNA & EISENSTADT
We are pleased to invite you to join us on our thrilling Come and Sing Haydn’s “Nelson” Mass trip to Vienna and Eisenstadt, from 23-26 September 2025! This will be a truly unforgettable journey walking in Papa Haydn’s footsteps, filled with wonderful music and the chance to perform in the historic Esterházy Palace!
Your Voice Louder - Special Livestream | Fifth Anniversary Festival
On 31 March 2025, Choir of the Earth officially turned 5! As part of our Fifth Anniversary Festival celebrations, join us at 15:00 BST (UK time) on Thursday 3 April 2025 for a very special livestream, where we want to hear from YOU! As well as musical highlights from the last five years, Ben will play your voice messages and read out your written messages. Whether you’re a current member or it’s been a while and you’re feeling reflective, please drop us a message! Wish the choir a happy birthday, tell us what COTE has meant to you… or even tell us your favourite music joke! We can’t wait to hear from you!
Summer School 2021: Special Edition Concert | Fifth Anniversary Festival
On 31 March 2025, Choir of the Earth officially turned 5! As part of our Fifth Anniversary Festival celebrations, join us at 19:00 BST (UK time) on Wednesday 2 April 2025 for a special edition concert of the Choir’s Summer School 2021 performances. The recordings from one of our best-loved courses have been set to beautiful imagery for the first time, creating wonderful new music videos for a diverse range of pieces by Mozart, Morley, Messiaen, McCartney, and many more!
Messiah: Special Edition Concert | Fifth Anniversary Festival
On 31 March 2025, Choir of the Earth officially turned 5! As part of our Fifth Anniversary Festival celebrations, join us at 19:00 BST (UK time) on Tuesday 1 April 2025 for a special edition concert of Handel’s Messiah, featuring the Choir’s wonderful Messiah 2 recording set alongside visual highlights from our previous concerts Messiah At Home, Messiah 2 and Messiah At Christmas.
Course Launch: Quartet of Kyries
Join Choir of the Earth on Monday 24 March 2025 for the public launch of our latest choral adventure, Quartet of Kyries. At this course, which will run until 1 May 2025, Musical Director Ben England will guide you through learning, singing and recording four magnificent Kyries by Palestrina, Rheinberger, Schubert and Mozart. The course launch session is free and open to all as a taster of the music we will learn and the resources we offer.
Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | EDINBURGH
Join us for an unforgettable day as we rehearse and perform Joseph Haydn’s magnificent "Nelson" Mass under the direction of renowned conductor Ben England. Learn at home before you go with our world-leading teaching and rehearsal resources. Our Edinburgh event will take place in The Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Saturday 8 March 2025.
Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Tenor Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Take part in a free online tenor choir rehearsal as part of our Discover Choir of the Earth taster week!
Experience what it is like to sing with our global online choir as we learn Sanctus - a movement from Joseph Haydn’s Harmoniemesse ("Harmony Mass") - our current course.
The rehearsal will be available as a YouTube premiere, with live text chat where our friendly team and community will be happy to answer any questions. All rehearsals remain available at the same link after they premiere.
Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Alto Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Take part in a free online alto choir rehearsal as part of our Discover Choir of the Earth taster week!
Experience what it is like to sing with our global online choir as we learn Sanctus - a movement from Joseph Haydn’s Harmoniemesse ("Harmony Mass") - our current course.
The rehearsal will be available as a YouTube premiere, with live text chat where our friendly team and community will be happy to answer any questions. All rehearsals remain available at the same link after they premiere.
Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | MANCHESTER
Join us for an unforgettable day as we rehearse and perform Joseph Haydn’s magnificent "Nelson" Mass under the direction of renowned conductor Ben England. Learn at home before you go with our world-leading teaching and rehearsal resources. Our Manchester event will take place in Hallé St Peter’s on Thursday 6 March 2025.
Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Soprano Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Take part in a free online soprano choir rehearsal as part of our Discover Choir of the Earth taster week!
Experience what it is like to sing with our global online choir as we learn Sanctus - a movement from Joseph Haydn’s Harmoniemesse ("Harmony Mass") - our current course.
The rehearsal will be available as a YouTube premiere, with live text chat where our friendly team and community will be happy to answer any questions. All rehearsals remain available at the same link after they premiere.
Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Bass Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Take part in a free online bass choir rehearsal as part of our Discover Choir of the Earth taster week!
Experience what it is like to sing with our global online choir as we learn Sanctus - a movement from Joseph Haydn’s Harmoniemesse ("Harmony Mass") - our current course.
The rehearsal will be available as a YouTube premiere, with live text chat where our friendly team and community will be happy to answer any questions. All rehearsals remain available at the same link after they premiere.
Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | NORWICH
Join us for an unforgettable day as we rehearse and perform Joseph Haydn’s magnificent "Nelson" Mass under the direction of renowned conductor Ben England. Learn at home before you go with our world-leading teaching and rehearsal resources. Our Norwich event will take place in Octagon Unitarian Chapel on Tuesday 4 March 2025.
Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Full Choir Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Take part in a free online full choir rehearsal as part of our Discover Choir of the Earth taster week!
Experience what it is like to sing with our global online choir as we learn Sanctus - a movement from Joseph Haydn’s Harmoniemesse ("Harmony Mass") - our current course.
The rehearsal will be available as a YouTube premiere, with live text chat where our friendly team and community will be happy to answer any questions. All rehearsals will remain available at the same link after they premiere.
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Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | BATH
Join us for an unforgettable day as we rehearse and perform Joseph Haydn’s magnificent "Nelson" Mass under the direction of renowned conductor Ben England. Learn at home before you go with our world-leading teaching and rehearsal resources. Our Bath event will take place in Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution on Sunday 16 February 2025.
Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | ISLE OF WIGHT
Join us for an unforgettable day as we rehearse and perform Joseph Haydn’s magnificent "Nelson" Mass under the direction of renowned conductor Ben England. Learn at home before you go with our world-leading teaching and rehearsal resources. Our Isle of Wight event will take place in Ryde Methodist Church on Saturday 15 February 2025.
Haydn's Harmoniemesse Course Launch, plus exciting announcements
On Monday 20 January 2025 at 17:00 GMT, join Choir of the Earth’s Musical Director, Ben England, for the launch of our brand new course to learn, sing and record Joseph Haydn’s Harmoniemesse (“Harmony Mass”)!
Choir of the Earth Christmas Concert Video 2024: J.S. Bach's Magnificat
On Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24 December 2024 - at 14:00 GMT, join Choir of the Earth for the premiere of a very special concert video on YouTube, featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s Magnificat. This performance pairs the Choir’s brand-new recording of this baroque masterpiece with stunning visuals, creating a memorable musical experience.
A Choir of the Earth Christmas
Join us on Monday 23 December 2024 at 17:00 GMT for a heartwarming premiere of A Choir of the Earth Christmas - a selection of some of our festive favourites performed by Choir of the Earth (formerly The Self-Isolation Choir) over the past five years. This special online presentation is open to all so please do join us.
Earth Choir Academy Office Closure - Christmas/New Year Holidays
The offices of Earth Choir Academy (including Choir of the Earth and Choir of the Earth Events) will be closed during the Christmas and New Year period.
Choir of the Earth Zoom Christmas Party
On Friday 20 December 2024 at 20:00 GMT, join Team COTE and the rest of the Choir at our 2024 Christmas Zoom Party! After our earlier Christmas concert, join the Zoom for a welcome from the team, before splitting off into smaller groups to meet, chat and mingle with your fellow singers. A fantastic way to end a big year for COTE, we look forward to celebrating with you then!
Choir of the Earth Christmas Concert 2024: J.S. Bach's Magnificat
On Friday 20 December 2024 at 19:00 GMT, join Choir of the Earth for our 2024 Christmas Concert. Between September and November 2024, our global singers united to learn and record J.S. Bach’s Magnificat. This concert, showcasing their fantastic final performance, will be conducted live by our Musical Director, Ben England BEM, and streamed on our YouTube channel. It’s free for all to enjoy, although donaions to Earth Choir Academy are very welcome.
Agnus Dei by Samuel Barber - Concert Video Premiere
On Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 18:00 GMT, join Choir of the Earth on YouTube for the premiere our concert video of Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei, conducted live by Musical Director Ben England BEM.
Agnus Dei by Samuel Barber - Concert Performance
On Monday 16 December 2024 at 19:00 GMT, join Choir of the Earth on YouTube for our concert performance of Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei, conducted live by Musical Director Ben England BEM.
Quanta Qualia 3: Concert Video Premiere
Experience Choir of the Earth's official Quanta Qualia 3 music video, a stunning testament to global collaboration and the power of choral music. Featuring the international voices of Choir of the Earth, Laura Peribañez Artero's beautiful new cello solo, and stunning visuals, this is a rendition to enjoy time and time again.
Quanta Qualia 3: Concert Performance
On Thursday 12 December 2024 at 17:00 GMT, join Choir of the Earth for our Quanta Qualia 3 Concert Performance, where Musical Director, Ben England BEM, conducts singers from around the globe in this breathtaking rendition of Patrick Hawes’ iconic work. This is the first opportunity for participants and listeners to experience the final mix, featuring Laura Peribañez Artero's exquisite new cello solo.
Advent Calendar 2024
Each year Choir of the Earth gifts its members a very special advent calendar, with a choral treat behind every bauble between 1st and 25th December. Please enjoy the calendar and our thanks for your support and hard work this year.
Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | LONDON
Come and sing Joseph Haydn’s “Nelson” Mass with Choir of the Earth and Labrador Events, led by Ben England. Our London event will take place in St Gabriel’s Pimlico on Saturday 23 November 2024.
Come and Sing Carmina Burana - BRISTOL, UK
Join internationally-renowned conductor Ben England to experience the thrill of singing Carl Orff’s monumental Carmina Burana. Learn the music before you go with our world-class teaching and rehearsal resources, then enjoy a full day of enaging choral workshops to help prepare you for our electrifying early evening performance!
Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 - a special edition concert by Choir of the Earth and Fiori Musicali
Experience a groundbreaking digital performance of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610. This special edition, created by Choir of the Earth in collaboration with Fiori Musicali, blends Fiori's 2011 live recording from Christ Church Oxford with thousands of individually recorded vocal tracks from our global online choir.
Led by Musical Director Ben England, this project marks the first time Monteverdi's iconic work has been taught and performed entirely online, with over 8,000 contributions from singers across 40 countries. This special edition concert also includes a unique a cappella rendition of Nisi Dominus by the global singers of Choir of the Earth.
Around Sound: The Evolution of Classical Music
Join award-winning educator Ben England BEM for a six-part online lecture series, exploring the history and development of Classical Music.