The Ipswich Choral Society is a friendly choir of some 80 members, formed in 1824 and is the second oldest choral society in England. The Society has attracted a membership with a wide range of musical experiences and has entertained the public with performances across a varied musical repertoire.

We meet every Tuesday evening, rehearsals start at 7.30 pm in Northgate Arts Centre Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich IP4 3DF.

New Music Director Chris Borrett at ICS rehearsal

New Year, New Music Director

The start of a new year is always exciting and for Ipswich Choral Society especially as they welcomed their new Music Director Chris Borrett. Chris is well-known in Ipswich having been appointed Director of Music at Ipswich Minster in 2015,…
Ipswich Sings Christmas 2023 concert photo

Hallelujah! Anniversary celebrations continue

Continuing their 200th Anniversary celebrations, Ipswich Choral Society return to Ipswich Corn Exchange to perform Handel’s choral masterpiece ‘Messiah’ on 14th December. It is one of the most performed works in the Society’s history,…
Robin Walker, ICS Music Director

Memorable Farewell to ICS Music Director

More wonderful memories for Ipswich Choral Society’s 200th anniversary year, with the "Celebrating Wolsey" event last Saturday, sadly the last performance with Robin Walker conducting as ICS Music Director. Celebrating the anniversaries…