Bassetlaw's community choir
A choir for all, meeting on Thursday evenings, for great music, great company, and great fun.
Bassetlaw Voices
The choir for all in Worksop, Retford and wider Bassetlaw!
Bassetlaw Voices is a choir for people of all ages and all abilities. Bassetlaw Voices is all about making great music, alongside great people and having a whale of a time while we do it! So, whether you've never sung in a choir, or have sung all your life, if you fancy experiencing the joy of singing with others in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment, Bassetlaw Voices is for you!
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A Message from Matt Beckingham, Music Director
Matt Beckingham is the Music Director of Bassetlaw Voices, Worksop, Retford & Bassetlaw's newest choir! Matt has a vast array of experience, from preparing choirs for the BBC Proms to recording at Abbey Road Studios, from orchestrating for London Symphony Orchestra to playing mainstage at Festivals, and from conducting the Orchestra & Chorus of Opera North, to creating an online choir of 1750 singers from across the world. Matt loves great music, regardless of genre, and is passionate about helping all people to experience music making at its joyful and wonderful best!
What we sing
Listen to a sample of some of the songs Bassetlaw Voices will sing. You'll notice that we love variety. Bassetlaw Voices sings a broad range of styles, from music theatre to sacred, from world music to contemporary choral, but whatever style it is... it's always good music!
Over the course of the year this choir working with singers from Worksop, Retford and all of Bassetlaw will perform a Christmas concert, a concert of varied repertoire, and a light, accessible full work, alongside occassional community events and invitations.
Rehearsals
We rehearse on Thursday evenings at 1930 - 2130.
Rehearsals are held at Grove Street Methodist Church, 65 Grove Street, Retford DN22 6LA
You don't need to book in advance - just come along and experience the choir first hand, with your first session completely free.
Limited parking on site is available for those with mobility issues, with on street parking close by, and free council parking close by.
Upcoming Events
Bassetlaw Voices has been established as a place for anyone and everyone in the Worksop, Retford and wider Bassetlaw area to experience the great joy of singing with others.
Matt Beckingham, Bassetlaw Voices - Music Director
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there parking?
Yes. There is limited on-site parking for those with mobility issues. Close by is on street parking, and plenty of free council car parks within a short walk.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The venue is wheelchair accessible and should you have any specific access needs, please do let us know, and we will do our best to help. See our Accessibility page for more.
Can my under 16 come to rehearsals?
Yes. Young people of secondary school age are welcome to come with an accompanying adult.
I've not sung before, can I come?
Absolutely! Whether you've never sung, or haven't for many years, you are so welcome at Bassetlaw Voices. Our rehearsals are friendly, supportive and safe - and don't worry, you don't need to audition!
I don't read music, is that a problem?
You are really welcome to come to Bassetlaw Voices whether you read music or not. We use sheet music, but with everyone being supported to learn the music in different ways. We aim for Bassetlaw Voices to have a wonderful mix of singers. From those who have never read music before, those who know a little, alongside seasoned choral singers. So, wherever you fall on the music reading spectrum, you won't be alone in Bassetlaw Voices!
Do I need to audition?
No. Relax! No auditions are required.
How can I pay?
You can find all the details on payment and costs are on our Pricing page here.
Is there a student discount?
Anyone in full-time education is eligible for a 50% discount. You can find out more on the Pricing page.
Do you have any discounted places?
We are passionate that all should experience singing in a choir, and we want to do all we can to support those who would face a financial barrier to joining Bassetlaw Voices. We currently have a small number of supported places, available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. More details are on the Pricing page.
We also offer Student Discounts to those in full-time education.