Lower Windrush Choral Society

Lower Windrush Choral Society We are a friendly non-auditioning mixed choir based in Witney, Oxfordshire of around 50 singers.

Lower Windrush Choral Society Presents Mendelssohn’s St Paul OratorioLive Performance at High Street Methodist Church, W...
29/11/2025

Lower Windrush Choral Society Presents Mendelssohn’s St Paul Oratorio

Live Performance at High Street Methodist Church, Witney – 29 November 2025

Experience an uplifting evening of music as the Lower Windrush Choral Society, joined by talented soloists, presents Felix Mendelssohn’s magnificent oratorio, St Paul, tonight 29 November, at High Street Methodist Church in Witney.

Event Details
• Date: 29 November
• Venue: High Street Methodist Church, Witney
• Doors Open: 17:30
• Concert Begins: 18:00

About the Performance
Join the Lower Windrush Choral Society and guest soloists for a stirring interpretation of Mendelssohn’s St Paul, a dramatic and moving oratorio that tells the story of the apostle Paul’s conversion and mission. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a celebrated choral masterpiece in the heart of Witney.

Practical Information
• As the concert is unticketed, please arrive promptly to secure your seat, doors will open at 17:30.
• The performance will commence at 18:00 sharp.
• All are welcome to attend – music lovers, families, and community members alike.

Don’t miss this chance to experience live choral music in a beautiful setting. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of inspiring music and community spirit.

28/11/2025

🎶 Tomorrow’s the night!

The Lower Windrush Choral Society invites you to High Street Methodist Church, Witney, for a special performance of Mendelssohn’s St Paul. Doors open at 5:30pm and the concert begins at 6:00pm sharp.

Seating is first come, first served, so we recommend arriving early. Entry is free, but donations towards concert costs are warmly welcomed. Don’t miss this musical experience—we look forward to seeing you there!

27/11/2025

Join Us This Saturday for an Unforgettable Musical Experience 🎶

Are you ready for a stirring evening of music? Only two days until this Saturday’s performance of Mendelssohn’s magnificent St Paul at High Street Methodist Church, Witney. Don’t miss this chance to be swept away by soaring harmonies, passionate solos, and the power of choral storytelling.
Bring friends, family, and music lovers—everyone is welcome! Let’s fill the hall with music, community, and joy. Entry is free.

Save the date: Saturday. We hope to see you there!

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26/11/2025

Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Choral Concert!

Experience the music of Mendelssohn’s St Paul this Saturday!

Join us for an evening filled with beautiful music and choral harmonies at High Street Methodist Church, Witney.
• Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
• Time: 18:00
• Venue: High Street Methodist Church, Witney
• Entry: Free (Donations welcomed)

Everyone is welcome—bring your friends and family for a memorable night!

25/11/2025

Excitement Builds for Saturday’s Performance

Last night marked our final rehearsal before we take to the stage for Mendelssohn’s magnificent Saint Paul on Saturday 29 November at 18:00, held at High Street Methodist Church, Witney. Spirits are high and we put the finishing touches to what promises to be a truly special evening!

Entry is free—everyone is warmly invited! Donations are welcomed to support future concerts and community music. Come along and experience this inspiring oratorio in the heart of Witney.

See you Saturday at 18:00!

23/11/2025

Start the Festive Season in Witney
Christmas Lights, Markets, and a Special Concert Invitation

With the Witney Christmas lights set to be switched on and the festive Christmas markets returning to Cogges Farm and Marriotts Walk, next weekend promises to be the perfect opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit and get ahead on your Christmas shopping. The town will be brimming with seasonal cheer, local crafts, and plenty of opportunities to find that special gift.

To make the day even more memorable, why not join us on Saturday, 29th November, as the Lower Windrush Choral Society presents Mendelssohn’s magnificent St Paul oratorio at High Street Methodist Church? This inspiring performance offers the perfect way to round off a day of festive fun and community celebration.

• Date: Saturday, 29 November
• Venue: High Street Methodist Church, Witney
• Doors Open: 17:30
• Concert Begins: 18:00
• Entry: Free (donations towards concert costs are warmly welcomed)

Bring your friends and family, enjoy the beautiful music, and soak up the festive atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of wonderful music!

22/11/2025

Join the Lower Windrush Choral Society and talented soloists as we perform Mendelssohn’s magnificent Saint Paul oratorio at High Street Methodist Church, Witney.

Doors open at 17:30 and the concert begins at 18:00. Entry is free, with donations warmly welcomed to help cover concert costs.

Don’t miss this inspiring evening of music—everyone’s welcome!

21/11/2025

Mendelssohn Concert Posters
Have You Seen Them?

Have you spotted our concert posters out and about in West Oxfordshire?

Our latest concert posters are on display at various locations throughout West Oxfordshire. Look out for them in your favourite cafés, community centres, libraries, and shops. Each poster highlights our upcoming performance and gives you a taste of what’s in store at the concert.

If you come across a poster, we’d love for you to post a photo on social media and tag us! Your support helps us connect with more music lovers in the community. And if you haven’t seen one yet, let us know where you think we should put up more posters—we’re always open to suggestions!

Thank you for helping us spread the word and making our concerts an essential part of West Oxfordshire’s vibrant cultural scene.

20/11/2025

🎶 Discover Mendelssohn’s Saint Paul Oratorio 🎶

Did you know? Felix Mendelssohn’s Saint Paul oratorio premiered in 1836, marking a revival of the grand choral tradition! Inspired by the legacy of Bach and Handel, Mendelssohn composed this moving work to tell the story of the Apostle Paul’s dramatic conversion and missionary journeys. Drawing from biblical texts, he created a piece that’s both uplifting and deeply spiritual, blending beautiful melodies with rich choruses. If you love classical music, Mendelssohn’s Saint Paul is a must-listen masterpiece that bridges the past and the future of choral music.

Do come and join us on Saturday, 29 November at 6pm at High Street Methodist Church, Witney.

Doors open at 5.30pm. Entry is free, with donations welcomed towards concert costs.

Terry McNamara was appointed Music Director of Lower Windrush Choral Society in 2007. Born in Leeds, his studies at the ...
14/11/2025

Terry McNamara was appointed Music Director of Lower Windrush Choral Society in 2007. Born in Leeds, his studies at the Royal College of Music, notably harpsichord with Millicent Silver, led him into the world of early music, for which he has a particular Terry McNamara was appointed Music Director of Lower Windrush Choral Society in 2007. Born in Leeds, his studies at the Royal College of Music, notably harpsichord with Millicent Silver, led him into the world of early music, for which he has a particular .

For some ten years he was Director of Music at St James’s Church, Piccadilly, and directed his own chamber orchestra. In 1992 he moved to France where he was organist of Langres Cathedral and Chef du Choeur of l’Ensemble Vocal Montéclair (EVM). In 2006 the family (by now including two daughters and one cat) returned to England, but he continued his strong relationship with the EVM and returned to Langres on a very regular basis until 2015. During this period many major choral works were performed (including Bach’s B minor Mass and St John Passion; Mondonville’s Grand Motets; Masses by Campra and Charpentier; and Purcell’s King Arthur).

In his work with the Lower Windrush Choral Society, Terry’s emphasis on early music has continued, but not to the exclusion of all else. Past programmes have included, for instance, works by such later composers as Fauré, Vaughan-Williams and Bernstein. Striking a good balance between the needs of those with more and less musical training in a non-auditioned choir is not always straightforward. Despite this, Terry’s aim is to make rehearsals fun but rewarding for all, and he aspires to increase the ambition of the concerts performed by the Society – and to continue to increase the standards achieved.

Away from conducting, Terry works as a piano teacher and organist.

Our second pianist for our concert on 29 November is Sally Rumsey.Sally studied piano under Heather Slade and Martin Hug...
12/11/2025

Our second pianist for our concert on 29 November is Sally Rumsey.

Sally studied piano under Heather Slade and Martin Hughes. She spent many years teaching the piano and music, before swapping a musical career for that of Academic Librarian. She was e-Services Librarian at the London School of Economics, and Head of Scholarly Communication & Research Data Management at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.

Until her recent retirement she worked in an advisory role for a coalition of research funders (cOAlition S) including UKRI, Wellcome Trust, Gates Foundation and ANR (France).

She sings with Oxford Pro Musica Singers and plays percussion with Witney Town Band.

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