The Horsley Choral Society

Last update: 13/08/2007

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Our next concert is advertised on the home page and has a link to information about the programme, the location and the tickets.

We have a regular schedule of three main concerts a year.  These are well attended, and as well as enjoying the music, we try to raise money for charities as well through a raffle and donation of some of the profits.   As part of the Leith Hill group, we can join in with other local choirs for special concerts.  Click on the links below to find out more:

HCS Autumn concerts From September to November, we practise for a formal concert which usually comprises one main choral work, some shorter ones, and one or two instrumental works from our invited instrumentalists.  Local churches and schools often allow us to use there premises as a venue. 
The Christmas Carol Concert Following the November concert, we start practising Christmas music which is presented in an informal concert, usually in the Village Hall or a local church.  
The Leith Hill Festival From January to April, we practise for the 7 Competition pieces prescribed by the Leith Hill Festival.  Part song - madrigal - full chorus - men's song- women's song - own choice - ensemble.  More info below

We are very proud to be part of a long-standing association with The Leith Hill Festival, set up by Ralph Vaughan Williams in order to encourage more music-making in Surrey villages.  It gives us an opportunity to sing with a full  professional orchestra and soloists, as well as the chance to sing in a massive, enthusiastic choir!  We have thoroughly enjoyed the  musicianship and approach of the regular festival conductor, Brian Kay.   We choose to sing in 'Division 3' which has the most challenging repertoire.  Usually there are 3 other choirs in this division, and when we all get together.

The Summer Concert We sometimes hold an informal concert in the summer
The Surrey Festival Choir Many of our members join in this during the summer and prepare for a concert which takes place in Guildford Cathedral.

To see a list of all the music we have sung over the past couple of decades, click here