About us

The Choral and Orchestral Society ‘Maria Bambina’ is a non-profit making organisation made up from members who want to express their musical, artistic and cultural talents to others in a social, friendly atmosphere; performing in hotels, feasts and also taking part during solemn masses throughout the year.

The Society’s aims are to provide members of all ages with the opportunity to learn, study and perform music while promoting social and cultural heritage.

The Society was founded in 1947 by a group of young musicians and choristers from Mellieha.  Their aim was to contribute musically during the town’s feast on the 8th of September.

As time passed, the Society continued to grow and several musical concerts were held, not only in Mellieħa but also in other places around Malta.

The choir and orchestra also performed musical concerts abroad in 1999 and 2006 in Cologne, Bonn and Adenau Germany.

In 1994 members from the Society restored and cleaned up the site of L-Ghajn tal-Mellieha (Mellieha Spring) an area of historical and environmental value. In 2004 the Society has restored and currently manages the Mellieħa World War II Shelters.

Other activities include folk dancing, folk singing and historical re-enactments such as the annual St. John’s traditional bonfire.

The Society offers several musical courses. Students who take our courses obtain certificates from the internationally recognised Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

Courses Offered

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Flute, Voice, Theory of Music

Another section in our Society is the Junior Choir and Orchestra formed by students who perform in concerts and gain experience before joining the senior Choir and Orchestra.

Our main annual musical event takes place on the 1st of September in the Parish Square of Mellieha.  The choir and orchestra perform both classical and pop music.

Another annual musical event is the Vocal Concert of Sacred Music which takes place in Mellieha Parish Church.

Various popular personalities from the  artistic scene have and are taking part in several musical concerts organised by the society.

Other activities include all main Church functions in Mellieħa Parish Church, activities organised by the Mellieħa Local Council and musical concerts at various hotels situated around the island.

Our club is currently undergoing major infrastructural changes in 91, Parish Street, Mellieħa.  The new layout will provide students and members with a better learning and recreational environment.