Upcoming Concerts
and Events

Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | VIENNA & EISENSTADT
Sept
23
to 26 Sept

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!

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The Ultimate Messiah Course Launch
Jul
1

The Ultimate Messiah Course Launch

Join Choir of the Earth for the official launch of The Ultimate Messiah - a brand new online choral course, exploring Handel’s Messiah over 14 weeks! Musical Director Ben England will set the context of this amazing course and introduce the amazing resources we will use to learn every note, of every voice part, of every choral movement, in unprecedented detail. This session is open to all.

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Vocalise: a concert featuring Choir of the Earth and Fitzhardinge Consort
Jun
29

Vocalise: a concert featuring Choir of the Earth and Fitzhardinge Consort

Taking place at St George’s Bristol on Sunday 29 June 2025 at 6.30pm, and bringing St George’s Festival of Voice to a radiant close, Vocalise features a summery programme of choral music performed by Choir of the Earth and the acclaimed Fitzhardinge Consort, the West of England’s leading professional vocal ensemble.

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Summer School LIVE - join us from home
Jun
28
to 29 Jun

Summer School LIVE - join us from home

Be part of the joy of Summer School LIVE, online from wherever you are in the world! Join members of Choir of the Earth in a weekend of musical activities and performances via exclusive access to private YouTube live streams for those watching from home.

Enjoy Saturday’s Private Concert by professional musicians, including The Lark Ascending, Sunday’s Final Concert with the Fitzhardinge Consort and Ben Waghorn, plus the world premiere of Vocalise by Eric Wetherell; and a Post-Concert Pub Singalong with Ben England! Book now!

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Summer School LIVE - join us in Bristol
Jun
27
to 30 Jun

Summer School LIVE - join us in Bristol

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.

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The Singing Heart: A Concert Premiere | Pieces recorded in Summer 2024
Jun
13

The Singing Heart: A Concert Premiere | Pieces recorded in Summer 2024

You are warmly invited to join us for our concert premiere - The Singing Heart: A Summer Concert - featuring the official premieres of performances Choir of the Earth recorded in Summer 2024. The programme includes the Choir’s beautiful global recordings of pieces by Grieg, Delius, Lauridsen, Chilcott, Mäntyjärvi, and Howells. Please enjoy!

N.B. This concert has been rescheduled from 6 June.

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The Singing Heart: A Summer Concert | Pieces recorded in Summer 2024
Jun
4

The Singing Heart: A Summer Concert | Pieces recorded in Summer 2024

Members and Associate Members are warmly invited to join us for a livestreamed concert hosted by Musical Director Ben England, featuring the official premieres of performances Choir of the Earth recorded in Summer 2024, including Våren by Edvard Grieg, To Be Sung Of A Summer Night On The Water 1 by Frederick Delius, Dirait-On by Morten Lauridsen, MLK by U2, arr. Bob Chilcott, The Singing Heart by Bob Chilcott, Kirjoittaa on minull' miel’ by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi, and Like As The Hart by Herbert Howells.

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Course Launch: Summer School June 2025 | Songs of Strength
Jun
2

Course Launch: Summer School June 2025 | Songs of Strength

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.

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Course Launch: Summer School May 2025 | Beautiful pieces by Eric Wetherell
May
6

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.

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Summer School 2025 Preview Concert | open to all - enjoy beautiful contemporary choral music!
May
2

Summer School 2025 Preview Concert | open to all - enjoy beautiful contemporary choral music!

Join Ben, Choir of the Earth's brilliant Musical Director, and hear all about our amazing upcoming Summer School programme, both online via our May and June Summer School courses, and in person at Summer School LIVE in Bristol, UK, at the end of June.

Includes beautiful music by Eric Wetherell and fantastic pop songs arranged by Pete Churchill, plus an exclusive look at the exciting venues for our Summer School LIVE event in Bristol from 27-30 June 2025 and a full conduct-through of its programme, including Quanta Qualia, Indodana, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Rose and more! This concert is open to all - please come along and enjoy!

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Around Sound: The Elements of Music
Apr
22
to 17 Jun

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!

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Your Voice Louder - Special Livestream | Fifth Anniversary Festival
Apr
3

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!

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Summer School 2021: Special Edition Concert | Fifth Anniversary Festival
Apr
2

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!

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Messiah: Special Edition Concert | Fifth Anniversary Festival
Apr
1

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.

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Course Launch: Quartet of Kyries
Mar
24

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.

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Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | EDINBURGH
Mar
8

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.

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Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Tenor Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Mar
6

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.

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Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Alto Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Mar
6

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.

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Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | MANCHESTER
Mar
6

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.

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Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Soprano Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Mar
5

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.

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Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Bass Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Mar
4

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.

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Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | NORWICH
Mar
4

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.

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Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Full Choir Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Mar
3

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
Feb
16

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.

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Come and Sing Haydn's “Nelson” Mass Tour | ISLE OF WIGHT
Feb
15

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.

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Choir of the Earth Christmas Concert Video 2024: J.S. Bach's Magnificat
Dec
24

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.

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