About Us

The roots of Buckland and Betchworth Choral Society go back as far as 1923. What started as a small group of amateur singers from two Surrey villages has grown over the years, and has now attracted new members from much further afield.

Following our 2023 Centenary we are enjoying our continued longevity in 2024 and beyond, under the expert guidance of our Musical Director, George Inscoe, and our dedicated accompanist, Anna Tetsuya.

The music we sing comes from a wide repertoire. Of course we still love to sing the classic works of Mendelssohn, Bach and Haydn, but we also enjoy immersing ourselves in lesser known works by composers both contemporary and ancient.

The choir is always delighted to welcome new singers and, unlike some choral societies, we never do auditions nor judge anyone by either their experience or their ability. We have plenty of members who joined never having sung in a choir before.

We also have more experienced singers for whom there will always be more challenging opportunities, both in smaller ensemble groups and contributing to major choral works rehearsed and performed in conjunction with other choirs.

If you would like to see how we sing together, please do come and join us at 7.45 on any Wednesday evening during term time -come and try out a BBCS rehearsal for yourself. You'll find us at Betchworth Village Hall, RH3 7DF.

You don't need an appointment; just turn up. You will be very welcome!

Want to know more... get in touch with our Membership Secretary, Katie Bell: membership@bbcsinfo.org