THE BASEL PROMS CHORUS

The chorus is the heart and soul of the Basel Proms project. We have up to 130 singers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, coming together to create a diverse and exciting choral sound.

We are immersed in the British choral tradition by Principal Conductor, David Lawrence, who joins us from London for weekend workshops. Together, we explore the concert repertoire, understand the historical context, and improve our vocal, musical, and choral skills in a delightfully upbeat and positive environment. David works in close collaboration with Artistic director, Beverley Worboys, and Chorus Master, Maija Gschwind, who leads monthly rehearsals from May to October.

We are profoundly committed to our community. We support one another and nurture friendships that transcend the usual divides of culture and language. Basel Proms welcomes anyone who loves to sing, and the result is truly exceptional.

What makes the Basel Proms Chorus so special? We asked our 2024 chorus:

The spirit! it‘s so positive, caring and exciting!!! 

Diversity 

Everyone is welcome! It’s sooo much fun! 

The quality of the choir director, the possibility to be part of a show of a high standard. The combination of very professional leaders and the chance for beginner singers to join. And the sheer size  of the choir, it’s such a pleasure to sing with so many people. 

The concert at Stadt-Casino was of a very high calibre. I was proud to be part of such an exhilarating sound. All are welcome, irrespective of their level 

Workshops with David Lawrence. Proms theme. The warm and loving leadership which is reflected in the  choir. 

Enthusiasm of everybody 

It’s high quality, big works, inspiring and always something new to learn about singing at individual level as  well as collectively. 

The spirit, the purpose, and that in this choir many singers have substantial singing experience up to  professional level.

I like also the mix of music from serious classics to light entertaining classical music.

3 Country Corner + UK – creating something together without borders. 

Multinational, multicultural, but united in Britishness.

Very welcoming atmosphere

An extremely good organisation

It`s a project (not an all year choir), thus great as an extra atmosphere is fun but serious & special to work with
a famous conductor. It is a very international mix of people.

Anyone can join. No pressure. The number of singers.

The different level of experience in singing.

No regular rehearsals. Size. Very international.

It‘s a very welcoming atmosphere.

The variety.

Being open and welcoming to everyone.

They are very welcoming despite your singing level

All sing together – the very beginners and the experienced ones

Proms are special, would like to be once in London.

The atmoshpere is super nice and I feel I belong!

That everybody can participate.

good community feeling, great singing with tremendous energy.

Coming together once a month to sing, the mood is fantastic.

Being in a choir for the first time since I was at school (many years ago!) was a fantastic experience. The collaboration and the new contacts I have made amongst the choir members have certainly enriched my life. Whenever the next event takes place, I am eagerly looking forward to it.

Anton Willi

Meine beste Entscheidung diesen Sommer: bei “Baselproms” mitzusingen!!! Die schöne Musik, das gemeinsame Singen, die gute Organisation, die tollen Proben, vor allem mit David. Und all die netten Leute, die ich kennen lernen durfte. Und dann natürlich das Konzert. Wirklich ein unvergessliches Erlebnis! Thank you!

Veronika Karrer-Buser

It was an incredible experience, and everything that shared music making should be: high quality, fun, thrilling, stirring, moving and joyful. It was a great privilege to sing with the chorus, and I am still buzzing, two days later. Thank you, and I do hope to be able to make music again with you all in the future.

K. Taylor