The St Edward’s Singers is a non-auditioned choir designed specifically for parents, staff, neighbours and friends.
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t usually meets on Friday evenings and rehearses in the School Hall for two concerts a year (October and April) – given in the School Hall or Chapel – with a professional orchestra and school choirs. Founded in 2003 by Neville Creed, Director of Cultural Activities, programmes have included Mozart’s Requiem, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Verdi’s Requiem, Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast and Orff’s Carmina Burana. Click here for details of works performed.
The St Edward’s Singers have recently given a highly successful performance of Handel’s Coronation Anthems.
The next St Edward’s Singers’ concert will take place on Sunday 15th October 2017. Rehearsals take place in the Recital Room of the new Ogston Music School (not the School Hall) 7.30 – 9.00 and refreshments and vocal scores are provided. The programme will include Vierne’s Messe Solennelle.
Rehearsals:
Friday 8th September.
Friday 15th September.
Friday 22nd September.
Thursday 28th September.
Friday 6th October.
Friday 13th October – rehearsal together with St Edward’s Chapel Choir – School Hall.
Sunday 15th October 2.30 – 5.30 rehearsal; 7.30 concert – School Hall.