How do I get my music?

For the March concerts

Scores need to be obtained individually, although the Festival Secretary & Organiser has a limited number of copies for hire.  It is important to use the correct editions when singing at the Festival, as follows:

• Bach St John Passion: Novello's Elgar/Atkins 1929 (ref. NOV 070036)*
• Bach St Matthew Passion: Novello's Elgar/Atkins 1948 (ref. NOV 070038)*
• Handel Messiah: Novello's Watkins Shaw 1992 (ref. NOV 070137)

* Some members have found the recently re-issued A4 spiral-bound copies particularly useful - obtainable from ChoraLine and other suppliers.

For the Youth Choirs' Competitions

All music is supplied by choir conductors.

For the April Competitions and Concerts

Each Member Choir has its own Librarian who is responsible for obtaining enough copies of all the works to be performed.  Normally music is hired, but with options to buy if desired.

The music is announced well in advance and is sourced and distributed to Choir Librarians by the Divisional Librarians, to ensure consistency of editions and fairness for all and to help with the cost.

Independent Singers

Music is provided for the Festival works.