The Silver Ring Choir of Bath
Over 70 years of choral excellence
A mixed voice choir with an eclectic repertoire spanning 500 years — from Byrd and Tallis to Broadway and Gospel. We sing every Monday, and we’d love you to join us. Why not come along to our open rehearsal on 11th May to see if you will enjoy it.
Where in Bath does our choir perform?
We perform all over Bath and surrounding areas. Our singing has also taken us around the UK and all over the world. We continue to have strong exchange links with visiting choirs.
In 2025 we performed at St Luke’s (opens in a new tab) and St John the Baptist (opens in a new tab), and St Michael’s Without (opens in a new tab) churches.
What does the choir sing?
Variety is at the core of our identity. Our repertoire spans 500 years of musical history — from Byrd and Tallis to modern composers including Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen and Frank Ticheli.
We tend to sing short, polished pieces rather than long choral works, allowing us to offer diverse, engaging programmes to our audiences.
Byrd to Whitacre 1500 – present
Charities we support
Through our concerts and social activities, we raise money for at least one different charity each year.
Dorothy House Hospice Care
Our primary 2025 charity partner — providing specialist care for people with life-limiting illnesses.
Visit Dorothy House Hospice Care website (opens in a new tab)Hope and Homes for Children
2025 partner — helping vulnerable children move from institutions into family-based care.
Visit Hope and Homes for Children website (opens in a new tab)Voices for Life
2025 partner — Inspiring children to be happy and confident through music.
Visit Voices for Life website (opens in a new tab)Grow for Life
Our 2024 charity — nurturing local people through gardening and green spaces.
Visit Grow for Life website (opens in a new tab)Is there a social life too?
Absolutely! Our social life is at the heart of the choir’s culture. The social committee arranges events for members, their partners and friends.
Choir members are extremely caring towards each other and have built up strong friendships, some of which have lasted over half a century.
“Friendships that have lasted over half a century”
What is it like as a new member?
Why join?
I had no experience of singing in choirs but was moved by hearing the choir of St John’s College, Cambridge. I wondered if I could be part of such a performance.
Finding Silver Ring
I wanted a non-auditioned, mixed voice choir with a variety of styles and easy parking. The Silver Ring Choir ticked every box.
First Rehearsal
Hard work, but everyone was supportive. With rehearsal files and help from fellow basses, I was ready for the first concert. I was hooked.
Reflections
To go from singing nothing to performing 30+ different songs has required practice — but most people could do the same. Come along on a Monday and give it a try!