The Society exists primarily to promote musical education in Bedfordshire. In furtherance of this aim, the Society runs two orchestras, Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra and Bedford Sinfonia. The Society regularly organises and promotes more than ten classical music concerts each year in and around Bedford, featuring performances by its two orchestras.
Our next concert
BSO will perform Lyadov 'The Enchanted Lake', Britten 'Violin Concerto' and Sibelius 'Symphony No. 2' with guest conductor Cathal Garvey
Saturday 15th February 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Bedford Corn Exchange
Find out moreBedford Sinfonia specialises in works for chamber orchestra, wind ensemble and string orchestra, and a healthy selection of twentieth-century works. Membership is by invitation.
Read moreBSO is a group of 80-90 local players of all ages, including talented young musicians. Its programme is diverse and includes major symphonies and concertos. It rehearses in Bedford every Wednesday evening during term time.
Read moreFormed in 1867, Bedford Choral Society is one of the oldest in the country and has around 140 members. Our Musical Director is Ian Smith and our Accompanist and Assistant Chorus Master is Tim Grant-Jones. We welcome new singers.
Read moreBedfordshire Orchestral Society has established a reputation for high quality amateur and semi-professional performances of a wide range of classical music repertoire. The Society comprises two orchestras, Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Bedford Sinfonia (BS). The orchestras are often joined in their concerts by established soloists of international repute.