Come and Sing Choral Workshop - J.S. Bach, St John Passion

The Mint Church, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 3AT
Saturday 16th January 2027
Join Andrea Brown, and the Exeter Festival Chorus, with virtuosic piano accompaniment from Peter Adcock,  to sing Bach's sacred masterpiece the St John Passion.  An intimate work distilling Jesus' suffering and sacrifice in a direct narrative.  The day ends with a cameo performance to which friends and family are ​warmly welcomed.

Tickets will are available for £25 (£10 for U18 and students), including coffee and cake.
Score hire (Barenreiter) for  £4 (with same day £10 returnable deposit).

Led by Andrea Brown
Accompanist - Peter Adcock
Evangelist (Tenor) - Jacob Parker

Our popular annual choral workshop is an open invitation for singers from far and wide to join us in a day’s exploration and cameo performance of J.S. Bach's St John Passion in central Exeter.
Directed by Andrea Brown and accompanied by Peter Adcock, you will be assured of a warm and friendly welcome in a modern and comfortable venue in central Exeter.
There is a disabled ramp and easy access to all areas. Blue badge spaces can be reserved on request.
Light refreshments are included during breaks.

The day will end with an informal performance from 4 to 5pm, to which family and friends are invited.

The excellent central location of the venue means easy access to nearby car parking, and park and ride stops. Nearby shops, cafés and restaurants provide a choice of lunch options and there is also a seating area at the church to relax and enjoy your own picnic lunch if desired.

Registration and coffee: 9.30am-10.00am
Session 1: 10.00am-11.20am
Break for Tea/Coffee: 11.20am-11.40am
Session 2: 11.40am-1.00pm

Lunch break: 1.00pm-2.00pm (note: lunch is not included)

Session 3: 2.00pm-3.30pm
Break for Tea/Coffee: 3.30pm-4.00pm
Cameo performance: 4.00pm-5.00pm

If the workshop sells out, ticket  applicants will be put on a waiting list and will be contacted if places become available.
Price

Ticket price
£10.00 - £25.00