Email: gac@grenvillemusic.co.uk

Tel: 01761 472468

Every Thursday from 2.00-4.00pm
At: Widcombe Baptist Church, Pulteney Road (South), Bath BA2 4JR
​Led by John Sandford with Assistant Michelle Whiting

The Good Afternoon Choir Bath have chosen to support
Mentoring Plus
with their fundraising concerts & events in 2026

The Good Afternoon Choir Bath rehearse every Thursday afternoon at Widcombe Baptist Church from 2.00-4.00pm.

Grenville Jones, the founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs is delighted that John Sandford is the leader of the Good Afternoon Choir Bath.

John is a Choral Music Director with over 40 years' experience running children's and adult choirs. He holds a Certificate of Teaching from the Royal School of Music specialising in voice training. John moved to Bath in 2016 and has immersed himself in the local music scene. He is a keen musician who plays bass guitar in two rock bands and keyboards in a ceilidh band. ​

A warm welcome awaits any new members, there are NO auditions and everyone is welcome! There is no charge for attending your first rehearsal. Come alone or with a friend – either way John and the Choir will be pleased to meet you. You will be joining over 1,000 people singing at Good Afternoon Choirs around the South West and beyond!

Membership forms are available to collect at every rehearsal. The choir rehearsals are in 4 terms of 10 weeks and members pay £63 per term – this covers room and piano hire, music, admin and musician fees. You do not need to join at the start of a term, you can simply come along to any rehearsal and pick up a membership form should you wish to join the choir – your fee will then be worked out for the remainder of that term.

If you have any questions about the Choir please contact Karin at Grenville's office in Westfield/Midsomer Norton via e-mail karin@grenvillemusic.co.uk or tel 01761 472468.

Michelle Whiting - Assistant Conductor
Good Afternoon Choir Bath
​Michelle is born and bred in Bath. Michelle has been singing in choirs for 25 years. She was a founder member of the Bath Abbey Girls choir and has sung with many celebrities over the years including singing in the movie War Horse. She has been involved with the Good Afternoon Choir Bath in one way or another for 15 years. Michelle enjoys many different styles of music but especially loves musicals. Michelle works in a local secondary school supporting students with additional needs.

MEET THE CHOIR LEADERS

John Sandford - Conductor & Accompanist
Good Afternoon Choir Bath & Good Afternoon Choir Cirencester & Stroud
John is a Choral Music Director with over 40 years' experience running children's and adult choirs. He holds a Certificate of Teaching from the Royal School of Music specialising in voice training. John moved to Bath in 2016 and has immersed himself in the local music scene. He is a keen musician who plays bass guitar in two rock bands and keyboards in a ceilidh band. ​

REHEARSAL DATES
2026

October
Thurs 1
Thurs 8
Thurs 15
Thurs 22
Thurs 29 – No rehearsal/Half Term

November
Thurs 5
Thurs 12
Thurs 19
Thurs 26 – week 10

December
Thurs 3 – Term 2
Thurs 10
Thurs 17
Break for Christmas

REHEARSAL DATES
2027

January

Thu 7

Thu 14

Thu 21 – Matt Finch covering

Thu 28

February

Thu 4

Thu 11

Thu 18 – Week 10

Thu 25 – Term 3

March

Thu 4

Thu 11

Thu 18

Thu 25

April

Thu 1 – No rehearsal/Easter Break

Thu 8 – No rehearsal/Easter Break

Thu 15 – Matt Finch covering

Thu 22

Thu 29

May

Thu 6

Thu 13 – Week 10

Thu 20 – Term 4

Thu 27

June

Thu 3 – No rehearsal/Half Term

Thu 10

Thu 17

Thu 24

July

Thu 1

Thu 8

Thu 15

Thu 22

August

Summer Break

September

Thu 2 – Week 10

Thu 9 – Term 1

Thu 16

Thu 23

Thu 30

October

Thu 7

Thu 14

Thu 21

Thu 28 – No rehearsal/Half Term

November

Thu 4

Thu 11

Thu 18 – Week 10

Thu 25 – Term 2

December

Thu 2

Thu 9

Thu 16

Christmas Break

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