WORKSHOP INFORMATION 22 NOVEMBER

OXFORD ORPHEUS CHORAL WORKSHOP 22 NOVEMBER 2025
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
THE WESLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH, OXFORD OX1 2DH

Dear Oxford Orphean,

We are delighted that you are joining us for our choral workshop on Handel’s Messiah!

TIMETABLE FOR THE DAY:
9.30 am Registration
10.00 am Workshop commences
11.30 am Coffee (until 11.50 am)
12.50 pm Lunch
1.50 pm Singers back from lunch
2.00 pm Session starts
3.00 pm Tea (until 3.25pm)
4.30 pm Finish

SCORES – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SCORES SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SOURCE YOUR OWN COPY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE – If you don’t already have one, Novello (old or new edition) scores are recommended. Blackwell’s and Choral Line are usually reliable sources. Our singers derive most benefit from the day if they get to know the piece and their part beforehand. Note: we shall NOT be singing choral numbers 34-37 (pp 134-148 in New Novello, 124-136 in Old Novello); OR numbers 49-52 (pp 196-216 in New Novello, 182-195 in Old Novello)

GETTING HERE: The Workshop will take place at The Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2DH – see Google street maps. For singers coming from out of town, parking nearby is not easy and we would recommend using the Park and Ride facility. Singers based in Oxford are strongly advised to come either on foot, or by bicycle or on public transport.

REFRESHMENTS: There are many cafes and restaurants nearby where singers can find something to eat at lunchtime; information about these will be available on the day for those who come from afar.

Any queries please telephone 01865 250440, or email [email protected]

Leo Pitt, Oxford Orpheus – Reg Charity No. 1169023

PS Please don’t forget to bring a pencil and a rubber…..!