Saturday 7th March 2026 – Choral Workshop, St Michael’s Church Hall
Blandford Road, Hamworthy,
Poole, BH15 4HR. 11.00am – 5.00pm
Fauré: Requiem
Durufle: Ubi Caritas
Our very popular annual workshop will be led in 2026 by Mark Burstow, Musical Director of the Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus. Mark has a wealth of experience as a choral singer and director, and we are delighted that he will be joining us for the workshop. We will be singing the much-loved Fauré Requiem and a beautiful motet by Duruflé, Ubi Caritas.
The Quayside Choir’s choral workshops are becoming famous – not least due to the excellent tea and cakes that are provided, and also the great networking and social opportunities they bring!
The fee for an adult singer is £20 which includes music hire (OUP edition of the Requiem) and refreshments (lunch is not provided). An application form can be found on this website, or email quaysidechoir@gmail.com for further information. Give it a go! We look forward to seeing you there.
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Saturday 21st March 2026 7:00pm
St James’ Church
Poole, BH15 1JN
Fauré: Requiem
Faure: Cantique de Jean Racine
Duruflé: Motets sur des thèmes gregoriéns
Organist: Ewa Irek
Featuring special guests: Miriam Betz (Violin) & Louise Dukes (Piano/Piano Accordion) with an exquisite selection of music by French composers – not to be missed!
A programme of mainly French music, in anticipation of our twinning with a French choir from Coutances, Normandy, next year. The beloved Fauré Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine, motets by Duruflé, and in the first half of the concert a recital for violin and piano. Miriam Betz and Louise Dukes are two professional Dorset musicians who have come together to play for you a selection of beautiful music by French composers. A real musical treat is promised, in the attractive setting of St James’ Church. Join us from 7.00pm and enjoy refreshments before the concert begins at 7.30pm, with a second round in the interval!
An enjoyable and memorable evening is anticipated.
Miriam Betz – Violin
Miriam is a violinist, conductor and singer who recently relocated to Weymouth. She completed a Master of Arts degree in Music Education at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart (Germany), where she received principal tuition in Violin, Piano, and Singing. Her academic career also includes a subsequent Bachelor of Music degree in Historical Performance Practice (Fortepiano and Harpsichord). Beyond her formal studies, Miriam Betz is an experienced choral and orchestral director, having led various ensembles in the Stuttgart region since 2013. She has refined her musical skills through masterclasses and coaching with renowned artists such as Prof. Stefania Neonato, Prof. Henning Wiegräbe, and Nazar Kozhukhar, establishing herself as a highly sought-after freelance violinist and musician.
Louise Dukes – Piano
Louise studied piano and classical accordion at the Royal Academy of Music in London where her tutors were Professor Owen Murray (accordion) and the pianist/harpsichordist, Virginia Black. Louise went on to further study at The British College of Accordionists, Leicester, where she was awarded two diplomas, the LBCA and ABCA (Teaching Diploma).
A much sought-after accompanist and soloist, Louise performs a wide variety of music, delighting audiences with a range of genres from classical to pop! She works freelance as a performer, accompanist and teacher, and recent gigs have included several Oktoberfest event through to accompanying several performers at the Portland B-Side Arts Festival events. Louise enjoys playing the organ for local churches when required, and last year worked with organist Matt Walters on The Denis Bedard Suite, a duet for organ and piano, for the Harmony Festival Dorset 2025.
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Saturday 20th June 2026, 3.00pm
Our Matinee Tea Party Concert!
St Mary’s Church, Wimborne Road, Poole BH15 2EG
This year: The Quayside Choir presents
Broadway, Stage & Screen!
Join us for a programme of favourites from the musicals, opera, cinema and stage.
With splendid tea and cakes in the interval, and our famous summer Raffle
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Entry: £15.00 to include ‘Truly Scrumptious’ refreshments. Under 16s are admitted free.
Tickets available on the door, cash or card.
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Saturday 19th December, 7.30pm
Christmas Concert 2026
St James’ Church, Poole, BH15 1JN
A selection of seasonal music reflecting both the contemplative and celebratory aspects of Christmas