Bristol Bristol Phoenix Choir is a friendly amateur choir which focuses mostly on the classical repertoire, as well as dipping into contemporary composers such as Anna Lapwood and Jonathan Dove and even operatic choruses on occasion. The choir has a long history and has been engaging audiences with high quality performances since 1963.
We are an auditioned choir, of about 70 voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) who enjoy and work hard at our weekly rehearsals leading to at least three concerts a year, in a variety of venues across Bristol. We like to participate in the musical life of Bristol, occasionally joining with other choirs for major performances.
Paul Walton, Assistant Organist at Bristol Cathedral, has been our Musical Director since 2012.
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↵ We actively welcome new members. Like most choirs we would love to find more tenors, but all other sections would also find a warm welcome.
Our term dates for the 2025/2026 season are:
- Sept 9 2025 – 16 December 2025 (Autumn Term). First date is our AGM with social catch up after. Last date is concert being 20 December 2025
- 6 Jan 2026 – 31 March 2026 (Spring Term)
- 21 April – 23 June 2026 (Summer Term). Last date is concert being 27 June 2026
Upcoming Events
A Brass Spectacular
7:30pm, Sat, 15 Nov 2025The programme will include: Duke Ellington: Sacred Concerts Parry: ‘I was Glad’ Mendelssohn: ‘Hear my Prayer’ / ‘Oh for the Wings of a Dove’ Guy Wolfenden: Paean John Sanders: Festival ... moreChristmas with Bristol Phoenix
7:30pm, Sat, 20 Dec 2025Come join us for a traditional Christmas Carol concert with lots of joy, festivities and spirit. We even encourage a bit of audience participation for a few of the carols. moreSea Symphony by Vaughan Williams
7:30pm, Sat, 27 Jun 2026Concert with the conductor Tom Gauterin and Bristol Classical Players orchestra. more
