Was it piles, his bladder,
or the brilliance of the music?
Whatever made King George II rise to his feet during the Hallelujah chorus, Handel’s Messiah has been sung and hummed by millions ever since.
This September, come and have a go yourself.
08 September 2026 - 15 September 2026
7.30 – 9.30pm · Holy Trinity Primary School, Cecil St, Bury BL9 0SB
Don’t be shy...
come and feel the buzz
Händel’s Messiah is our next concert, and to give everyone the chance to have a go we’re holding two open rehearsals on Tuesday 8 and Tuesday 15 September 2026, from 7.30 to 9.30pm at Holy Trinity Primary School, Cecil St, Bury BL9 0SB. Sit in, sing through the great choruses, and experience what it’s like to make this music as part of a choir.
Bury Choral Society welcomes singers from Bury, Manchester, Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Rochdale, Bolton and across Greater Manchester.
Who it's for?
Singers who already know the joy of choral music
- Some choral experience preferred — confident readers and former choir members especially welcome.
- 16+, all voice parts. SATB.
- This isn’t an audition. Sit in, sing along, see how it feels.
- Bring Your own vocal score of Messiah if you have one. Loan copies will be available.
- Cost: Free to attend.
The two evenings
Plan your visit
Tuesday 8 September 2026
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Part the First — the prophecy and the Nativity choruses.
Tuesday 15 September 2026
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Parts the Second & Third — including ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Worthy is the Lamb’.
Where?
Holy Trinity Primary School
Cecil Street, Bury BL9 0SB
Drop us an email so we know to expect you — we’ll send a friendly hello back with any last-minute details.
Questions
Things people often ask
No. The open rehearsals are exactly that — open. You sit in and sing along.
If you already own a Messiah vocal score, please bring it. We'll have loan copies for anyone who doesn't.
That's fine — come to whichever evening (or both) suits you.
There is no charge to attend the open rehearsals. We'll let you know if there's a small refreshment contribution.
There is parking on site and we are just 5 minutes walk from the bus and Metrolink station.