Tickets go on sale 4 August ’26
available at:
• each concert
• The Lounge in the village
• via the online link – a small booking fee applicable
Doors open 30 mins before concert
– all held in St Laurence Church / The Ark, Alvechurch unless otherwise stated.
| Saturday 3 October ’26 @ 7.30pm ‘Musical Families’ including Gershwin, Suk, Dvorák and Schumann A programme exploring musical talents within families. Celebrating the musical collaboration between brothers George and Ira Gershwin; the deep respect between in-laws Antonin Dvorák and Josef Suk; and the inspiring and supportive roles of husband and wife duo Clara and Robert Schumann To include: Serenade for Strings – Josef Suk TBC – Antonin Dvorak Träumerei- Robert Schumann Konzertsatz in F minor (piano solo & strings) – Clara Schumann Lullaby for String Orchestra- George Gershwin Medley from Porgy & Bess – George & Ira Gerswhin ______ On Door – £18/adult, £3/student & under 16s Advance – £16/adult £3/student & under 16s – Book online here |
| Saturday 5 December ’26 @ 7.30pm ‘A Christmas Greeting’ featuring strings and female choir TMS welcomes in the Christmas Season with an eclectic selection of traditional and modern music. To include: Christmas Concerto – Corelli Messiah (selection of movements) – Handel Inc. Hallelujah Chorus & Pastoral Symphony Winter – Glazunov A Christmas Greeting – Elgar The Snow – Elgar A Visit from St.Nicholas for Strings & Narrator – Matthew Naughtin Medley from Frozen – Lopez Bethlehem Down – Peter Warlock Carol of the Bells – Trad. Ukrainian A special RBC Collaboration ______ On Door – £18/adult, £3/student & under 16s Advance – £16/adult £3/student & under 16s – Book online here |
| Saturday 12 December ’26 @ 3pm Held at: St. George’s C of E Church, Worcester WR1 1HX ‘Christmas Family Concert’ A magical and fun-filled seasonal afternoon of music for all the family. We will include the wonderful story of The Nutcracker set to music by Tchaikovsky plus more. ______ On Door & Advance £10/adult, £3/student & child over 5 – Book online here |
| Sunday 13 February ’27 @ 7.30pm Held in the: Alvechurch Village Hall ‘In the Mood’ Music from the stage & movies: A precursor for Valentine’s Day – join us for a relaxed lounge-style concert on National Kiss Day! To include: Salut d’amour – Elgar In the Mood – Glenn Miller My Funny Valentine – Rodgers & Hart and an opportunity for audience requests. ______ On Door – £10/adult, £3/student & under 16s – Book online here |
| Saturday 13 March ’27 @ 7.30pm ‘Annual Quiz & Supper Evening’ Our annual fund-raiser in The Ark. A general knowledge quiz and a fish & chip supper with bags of fun – what more could you want! This year there will be a theme of ‘Movies & Television’ – with the best dressed depicting a character being awarded a special prize… Teams of up to six with singles accommodated. There’s also a full bar (corkage fee for own bottles). Absolutely essential to book for this very popular event. ______ Advance only – all tickets £15 – Book online only here |
| Sunday 21 March ’27 @ 3pm ‘Young Musicians’ Showcase’ Preceded at 2pm by an informative and inspiring ‘Masterclass’ offering valuable advice on performance and technique. A wonderful opportunity for young musician’s aged up to 16-years-old to gain real experience of performing to an appreciative audience – now in its 17th year! Schoolteachers and those interested in participating please contact us. ______ A free concert |
| Saturday 24 April ’27 @ 7.30pm Held at: St Martin’s in the Cornmarket, Worcs. WRI 2DF ‘An English Idyll’ An evening of beautiful idyllic music celebrating St George –the patron saint of England. To include: Une Idylle Op.4 No.1 (arr. Strings) – Elgar Chacony – Purcell / Britten An English Suite for Strings – Parry … or Lady Radnor Suite Two Old English Folksongs – Sally in Our Alley & Cherry Ripe – Bridge Two Aquarelles – Delius In the Forest – Adeline de Lara St Paul’s Suite – Holst A special RBC Collaboration ______ On Door – £18/adult, £3/student & under 16s Advance – £16/adult, £3/student & under 16s – Book online here |
| Saturday 8 May ’27 – 3pm ‘Once Upon a Time Family Concert’ Dress as your favourite fairy tale character and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of music suitable for all the family. The afternoon will include the story of Cinderella set to music by Prokofiev and more. ______ On Door & Advance £10/adult, £3/student & child over 5 – Book online here |
| Saturday 26 June ’27 – 7.30pm ‘Italian Serenade’ We are delighted to be part of the Bromsgrove Festival ’27. Get your ice-creams ready and join us for our Italian extravaganza. To include: Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No.3 – Respighi Italian Serenade – Hugo Wolf Chrisantemi – Puccini String Symphony No. TBC – Rossini Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone O Sole Mio – Eduardo di Capua & Alfredo Mazzucchi A special RBC Collaboration ______ On Door – £18/adult, £3/student & under 16s Advance – £16/adult, £3/student & under 16s – Book online here |