Choirs & Courses
Why Should I Join a BCS Choir?
Singing in a choir has been widely reported to promote happiness and well-being through social interaction and a sense of being part of a community. Research suggests music making improves breathing, posture and muscle tension and may even help sustain a healthy immune system by reducing the stress hormone cortisol.
Our choirs are open to all with a shared love of singing! Located at Mycenae House in South East London, BCS members are at the heart of our friendly, inclusive community and have made it the success it is today. New members have often commented on how welcoming our choirs are and appreciate the opportunity to join social catch-ups after rehearsals each week. We offer a free choir taster session at the start of each term. Please contact us for further information via email: info@blackheathcentreforsinging.com.
As well as regular performances each term, we hold social events – such as our popular quiz nights – and UK and international residential singing weekends and come and sing workshops.
We look forward to welcoming you to the BCS community and singing in our friendly choirs.
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Which choir should I join?
Further information about our choirs, including dates and times can be found below. Here, you will also find online payment to join a choir.
If you are unsure which BCS choir you should join, please contact info@blackheathcentreforsinging.com
Sing for Pleasure Choir
Autum Term 2026
Day/Time: Monday, 7.30 - 9.00pm
Start date: 14 September 2026
End date: 05 December 2026
Course Leader: Joel Thomas
Our Sing for Pleasure Choir suits singers with some choral experience. The ability to sight read is not necessary in this non-auditioned group, although a basic understanding of musical notation is helpful. We have recently explored some beautiful choral pieces including Panis Angelicus by César Franck and contemporary works such as And So It Goes by Billy Joel amongst others.
In 2024, our Sing for Pleasure choir members visited the beautiful city of Cambridge for a BCS-led singing workshop.
During Autumn term 2026, the choir will rehearse and perform Haydn Mass in G, Sancti Nicolai.
Current choir members: please purchase your copy of Haydn Mass in G, Sancti Nicolai (Faber edition) in advance of term here.
Newcomers are welcome to join us for a free taster session in this choir. For further information please contact info@blackheathcentreforsinging.com
Please use the payment button below to register your place in this choir.
Chamber Choir
Autumn Term 2026
Day/Time: Wednesday, 8pm - 9:30pm
Start date: 16 September 2026
End date: 05 December 2026
Course Leader: Joel Thomas
This choir explores a wide of repertoire from early music to contemporary masterpieces. Our experienced Chamber Choir singers have worked with a number of guest conductors to develop a range of vocal skills to take our music-making to the next level. We have covered repertoire ranging from madrigals and folk songs to contemporary works, including choral music by Benjamin Britten, Pēteris Vasks, Eric Whitacre and Brahms.
BCS Chamber Choir recently took part in the international choral competition, Lisbon Sings.
During Autumn term 2026, the choir will rehearse and perform Haydn Mass in G, Sancti Nicolai.
Current choir members: please purchase your copy of Haydn Mass in G, Sancti Nicolai (Faber edition) in advance of term here.
If you wish to join this group, please contact our Director & Founder, Joel Thomas, who will meet you for an informal audition before your first (free) session: info@blackheathcentreforsinging.com
Please use the payment button below to register your place in this choir.
Free taster session
Newcomers are welcome to try a free 'taster session' in any of our choirs. To do so, simply contact us at info@blackheathcentreforsinging.com and we will arrange for you to join a BCS choir.
BCS Term dates
Here you will find Blackheath Centre for Singing term dates for the year ahead.
Autumn Term 2026
Term start date
Sing for Pleasure Choir: Monday 14 September, 7.30pm - 9pm
Chamber Choir: Wednesday 16 September, 8pm - 9.30pm
Half term
All choirs will take a half term break from 19 - 30 October
BCS Christmas Concert - 'A Viennese Christmas'
Saturday 05 December, 7.30pm
St Margaret's Church, Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London SE13 5DL
Summer Term 2027
Term start date
Sing for Pleasure Choir: Monday 19 April, 7.30pm - 9pm
Chamber Choir: Wednesday 21 April, 8pm - 9.30pm
Half term
All choirs will take a half term break from 31 May - 01 June
BCS 15th Year Anniversary Concert
Brahms German Requiem
Saturday 03 July, 7.30pm
St Alfege Church, Greenwich Church St, London SE10 9BJ
Spring Term 2027
Term start date
Sing for Pleasure Choir: Monday 04 January, 7.30pm - 9pm
Chamber Choir: Wednesday 06 January, 8pm - 9.30pm
Half term
All choirs will take a half term break from 15 - 19 February
BCS Spring Concert - 'Equinox'
Saturday 20 March, 7.30pm
All Saints' Church, All Saints Drive, Blackheath, London SE3 0TY
A concert marking the evening of the 2027 equinox.
Expect choral music that evokes the magical hours between night and day.
Autumn Term 2027
Term start date
Sing for Pleasure Choir: Monday 13 September, 7.30pm - 9pm
Chamber Choir: Wednesday 15 September, 8pm - 9.30pm
Half term
All choirs will take a half term break from 25 October - 07 November
BCS Christmas Concert
Saturday 04 December, 7.30pm
Venue details to be announced here soon.
