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A charitable trust, run entirely by volunteers. Arranging around 12 concerts each year, providing excellent inexpensive music from classical to jazz. About Music at Beaulieu A Wide Range of Wonderful Music Music at Beaulieu is a Charitable Trust which organises regular concerts each year in the unique setting of Beaulieu Abbey Church, admired as much for its acoustics as for its architecture. The Trust has grown in fewer than 50 years from what its founder and first Chairman, the late Michael Pelham, described as its small beginning – “a small song recital to raise a little money for the church”. The trust is now a thriving organisation run entirely by volunteers which, in addition to supporting the Beaulieu Abbey Church has other specific objectives: providing concerts of a high, even international, standard at a reasonable cost and supporting outstanding young musicians from the New Forest area, with a competitive Awards Scheme, generously funded by local Sponsors. Over the years, Music at Beaulieu audiences have heard established international stars including The King’s Men – Choral Scholars And Organ Scholar Of King’s College Cambridge, Tenebrae Consort, Stars Of Trinity Laban and Axel Trolese, as well as local orchestras, groups and choirs including cathedral choirs from Winchester, Salisbury, Portsmouth and Chichester. A highlight each summer is the popular ‘Glyndebourne at Beaulieu’ organised jointly with the Wessex Glyndebourne Association. Not all the music is classical; jazz and swing concerts feature regularly in the annual programmes. In this way, Music at Beaulieu has continued the traditional link between Beaulieu and Jazz that was established by Lord (Edward) Montagu with renowned figures including Samantha Carrasco, Piccadilly Dance Orchestra and Spitfire Sisters. The Trust is supported financially by its audiences and also by local Sponsors who give generous help towards individual concerts. This enables the Trust to plan an ambitious programme of concerts each year, which can be realised only through the dedicated help of its supporters and volunteers. The Music at Beaulieu Trust Music at Beaulieu is a registered charity No.1080651. Over £300,000 has been disbursed since Music at Beaulieu started. In addition to the Awards, we have helped the church in a wide range of matters musical - overhauling the wonderful late 19th century Walker organ, music and equipment for the Church choir and audio equipment. Music at Beaulieu was able to make a substantial contribution to building the church hall and has provided some very down to earth items - repairing the heating boilers, CCTV for the organist, helping buy a lawnmower, a photocopier and new chairs - all to serve the church and the local community. A committee of volunteers and a large number of voluntary helpers, organise the concerts, run the Box Office, distribute posters, provide refreshments at the concerts, seek sponsorship, manage the website and contribute in many other ways. The Committee Sir Anthony Evans: Chairman Margaret Marshall: Secretary & Concert Manager Sheila Taylor: Concert Manager Revd. Catherine Cowie: Ex-Officio Trustee Andrew Suswain: Treasurer TBC: Sponsorship Secretary Dinah Le May: Contracts, Box Office and Email Maria Jose Serres-Rouse: Marketing Manager Phil Daish-Handy: Awards Manager Martin Penrose: Artistes Booking The Beaulieu Abbey Church Music at Beaulieu hosts all the concerts in the wonderfully evocative setting of Beaulieu’s 800 year-old Abbey Church, once the refectory of the Cistercian Abbey of Beaulieu, with its splendid acoustics and in the heart of the New Forest National Park. The monastery at Beaulieu was founded in 1204 by King John and its Abbey Church was dedicated to Saint Mary in 1246. Most of the Abbey fell into ruins after the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII but the domus, cloisters and refectory survived. They are situated at the north end of the church, through the glass doors, and are part of the Beaulieu Estate. In 1538 the refectory of the original abbey was re dedicated to The Blessed Virgin and Holy Child and became the parish church of Beaulieu and it has remained so. Inside the church, especially if the sun is shining, you will probably notice that the church is not oriented to the east in the usual way. Instead, because it was the refectory, positioned on the south side of the original abbey cloisters, the church lies north to south with the altar at the south end. Over the years, several changes have been made: formation of a chancel and sanctuary, construction of a gallery chapel and vestries, importation of oak pews, and installation of a Walker pipe organ which is a delight to play. (The Walker organ was installed in 1858 according to Captain Widnell's Beaulieu Record page 245). More recently a splendid oak-framed church hall has been added, forming a harmonious addition to the ancient building. Volunteer opportunities Music at Beaulieu is always looking for volunteers to manage concerts, help set them up, act as stewards at concerts, help host the performers and assist with the many other background jobs. If you would like to find out more and explore becoming involved, please fill the form below and tell us how you would like to help. I want to receive news about the concerts Send Thanks for your message, we will reply in 1 or 2 days

Our concerts take place at the Beaulieu Abbey Church, with entrance opposite to Beaulieu River. Contact Us Contact us for any enquiries about concerts, awards, sponsorships, be part of the charity, etc. Check directions to Beaulieu Abbey Church below and the details of where to park. Venue Beaulieu Abbey Church 1 Palace Lane, Beaulieu SO42 7YG, UK Box Office PO Box 84 Lymington, SO41 3ZA 077 70 85 99 00 Awards Phil Daish-Handy 078 96 19 87 09 Sponsorships PO Box 84, Lymington, SO41 3ZA Subscribe here to receive the programme by post Contact us by email What's the nature of your enquiry? Choose an option First Name Last Name Email Message I want to receive news about the concerts Thanks for contacting us! We will reply in 1-2 days. For urgent enquiries, call our Box office at 077 70 85 99 00 Send How to get to Beaulieu Abbey Church? Beaulieu Abbey Church 1 Palace Lane, Beaulieu SO42 7YG, United Kingdom Music at Beaulieu concerts take place at the Beaulieu Abbey Church, with entrance opposite to Beaulieu River. If it is your first time visiting, we recommend that you take extra time as at night it could be tricky to find the Church and there are animals at night on the road in The New Forest. Where to park? Free parking for the concerts is on the Meadow, in rows, facing the church, unless stated otherwise (for example in extreme weather conditions). Notifications will be shown at the home page, Facebook page and by email.

Book online tickets for any of the concerts we run. Over the years, Music at Beaulieu audiences have heard established international stars as well as local orchestras, groups and choirs. Not all the music is classical; jazz and swing concerts feature regularly in the annual programmes. Programme Tickets for all concerts except Opera Night can be bought online. It is possible to buy tickets directly from the Ticket Office by calling 07770 859900 and on the day at the door, if the concerts are not sold out and subject to availability. Come and sing: Stainer’s Crucifixion 03 Apr 2026, 19:00 – 20:10 More info Concert details Reflection: A Soprano and Piano Recital of Romantic Songs 09 May 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 More info Concert details Awards Concert 2026 06 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 More info Concert details Opera Evening with Wessex Glyndebourne Association 2026 04 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 More info Learn more The King’s Men of King’s College, Cambridge 18 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 More info Concert details Summer Jazz by Sarah Bolter's Jazz Quintet 15 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 More info Concert details Baumring-Gledhill & Chapman: French Cello & Piano Masterworks 12 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 More info Concert details The Magic of Mozart 03 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 More info Concert details Emma Johnson MBE: Clarinet in Recital 14 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 More info Concert details Festive Joy: A Seasonal Piano Recital 05 Dec 2026, 16:00 – 18:00 More info Concert details Some of our previous concerts Chichester Cathedral Choir Spitfire Sisters Glyndebourne The King's Men

To qualify: 1. You must live or are being educated within the area of the New Forest District Council 2. You need to complete this form 3. You have to be under 17 years of age and music grade 5 and above. 4. You need to provide 1 written and signed reference, scan it and send it by email to The Award Committee at awards@musicatbeaulieu.org Details about the applications: - Shortlisted Candidates shall be invited to audition in Beaulieu Abbey Church. - Auditionees should prepare 5 minutes maximum music, ideally of two contrasting pieces/songs. - This is followed by a short interview. - Candidates shall be notified of the result of the awards within 24hrs. - Selected finalists shall perform in the Awards Concert.

To qualify: 1. You must live or are being educated within the area of the New Forest District Council 2. You need to complete this form 3. You have to be working at music grade 8 and above. 4. You need to provide 2 written and signed references, scan it and send it by email to The Award Committee at awards@musicatbeaulieu.org Details about the applications: - Shortlisted Candidates shall be invited to audition in Beaulieu Abbey Church. - Auditionees should prepare 10 minutes maximum music, ideally of two contrasting pieces/songs. - This is followed by a short interview. - Candidates shall be notified of the result of the awards within 24hrs. - Selected finalists shall perform in the Awards Concert.