About us... |
The Three Rivers Music Society (popularly known as TRMS), a registered charity, established in 1975, has its principal aim to promote music in all its aspects by organising concerts and recitals not only by established, talented performers but also aspiring youngsters. TRMS organises an annual programme of around six evening and four lunchtime chamber concerts at local venues.
TRMS's 44th AGM took place on Wednesday December 11, 2019 at the Baptist Church High Street Rickmansworth and it reapproved the committee structure and re-elected the following officers -
- Chairman: Ash Patil
- Treasurer: Irvin Needle
- Secretary: Denise Wellham
- Programme Director: Steven Halls
- Membership Secretary: Michael Currey
David Budge, John Donegan and Sue Howse were also re-elected to the committee.
Please don't forget to look at our history
Music Repertoire |
The main focus of TRMS is undoubtedly centred around the Western Classical Music. It is, however, also actively involved in extending the current scope, without diluting its thrust of its primary focus to also include
- Jazz
- Indian classical
- Popular music - all time greats
- Folk music
- Vocalists
The Society encourages and provides opportunities for aspiring young student musicians to perform through afternoon concerts so as to help them build their confidence to perform in front of large audiences. These are generally held on weekday afternoons. The Society's main concerts feature professional musicians and groups/string quartets of national and international repute.
Format and venue |
The concerts are held mainly at Rickmansworth Baptist Church (see full address below) where the Society has provided a purpose built stage for the performers, quartets, Chamber orchestra or jazz musicians. TRMS is also considering an additional venue in Chorleywood to encourage and accommodate new members and Friends from not only Chorleywood but The Chalfonts, Amersham, Sarratt, Chipperfield and other nearby areas. TRMS is particularly pleased to announce the acquisition of a 6 foot Schiedmayer grand piano for performers' use on a long term free loan. This piano will be permanently housed in Rickmansworth Baptist Church.
Rickmansworth Baptist Church
High Street
Rickmansworth
Herts
WD3 1EH
Free tea/coffee is generally provided before and during the interval of the concerts. However, due to the COVID-19 limitations, the concerts have only recently been reintroduced and we only serve complimentary water in plastic bottles. TRMS also provides a free concert programme and organises, where possible, a free pre-concert talk by the performers.