Bearsden Choir

[2] The choir was founded in 1968 by Harry MacGill, at the time organist of New Kilpatrick Church,[3] with the initial objective giving a Christmas performance of Handel's Messiah.

It has been featured on television and radio, notably with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performing three contrasting versions of the Te Deum by Berlioz, Bruckner and Dvořák.

[9] In April 2000 the choir gave an unabridged account of St Matthew Passion in Glasgow Cathedral to mark the 250th anniversary of Bach's death.

[2] Earlier that year the Berlioz Te Deum, performed by the Bearsden and Paisley Abbey choirs, provided a test of the restored acoustics in the Glasgow City Halls with the venue's first choral concert since its renovation.

These have included The Lamb by Edward Harper, Harmony of Angels by Jennifer Margaret Barker, Ballade Pour Prier Nostre Dame by Martin Dalby and There was a lad by Glyn Bragg.

This earned a four star review in the Glasgow Herald [1] Mr Swann is a member of the choir and to perform his piece and receive such an accolade was a great privilege.

[14][15] Its principal staff have included: The musical director is Andrew Nunn, under whom the choir has expanded its size, repertoire and reputation.

Space was limited, so in order to ensure proper social distancing only half the choir could rehearse at any one time.

Works will be Arvo Pärt 'Salve Regina', George Swann 'Love Lies Beyond the Tomb' and Puccini 'Messe di Gloria', accompanied by the McOpera orchestra.