Choral Residency 2025 in Truro

Preparatory rehearsals
The joint rehearsals are very important. The following dates have been set: 
– Sunday, 27 April 2025 – from 13h to 16.30
– Sunday, 25 May 2025 – from 13h to 16.30
– Sunday, 22 June 2025 – from 13h to 16.30
The rehearsels take place at the Music hall, Klosterhof 6b (Stiftsbezirk), 9000 St.Gallen.

Weekly programme in Truro
Daily rehearsals from approx. 9.15 to 12.15 and 16.00 to 17.00
Choral Evensongs Mon-Sat from 17.30 to 18.30  
Choral Eurarist Sun, 10.00  
Choral Evensong (special open singing event) Sun, 16.00 

Travel
Participants of the Choral residency 2025 in Truro are responsible for organising their own travel to and from Truro and for organising their own accommodation. A bus transfer from Bristol to Truro will be organised.

Coordinated bus transfer
Bristol – Truro 
Saturday, 5 July 2025
approx. 14.15 – 17.15 

Truro – Bristol
Monday, 14 July 2025,
approx. 08.00 – 11.00 

UK Entry requirements
From 2 April 2025, visitors from European countries will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. The easiest way to apply is with the ‘UK ETA App’, which can be downloaded from the Google Play or Apple App Store. People without a smartphone can apply for their ETA at GOV.UK. Warning: there are already scam sites offering invalid certificates at horrendous prices. An official ETA costs a maximum of £16. A valid passport (not an ID) must be registered and presented on entry.

Accommodation
The organisation of accommodation is the responsibility of each participant. Accommodation can be booked at:
– Booking.com
– Airbnb.com
If more rooms are available when booking larger accommodation, we will be happy to help you find interested people.

Cancellation
If the registered person cancels the trip up to 6 weeks before the start of the trip, the deposit will be refunded. Thereafter, the deposit cannot be refunded.

Special events
Welcome apéro Sun, 6 July 2025 at 6.00 pm
Closing dinner, Sun, 13 July 2025 at 6.00 pm
Further events such as a guided tour of the cathedral or participation in the bell ringing rehearsals will be organised.

Costs
CHF 530 to 680 per person, depending on the number of participants.
This includes course information, daily programme, choir rehearsals, sheet music, welcome apéro and a closing dinner as well as bus transfer. Individual travelling expenses, accommodation and meals are not included. Travelling and accident insurance are the responsibility of the participants. After registration, a deposit of CHF 380 must be paid in favour of the DomMusik Association, CH-9000 St.Gallen.
IBAN CH97 0078 1195 5345 8220 5

Please use the link below to register.