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Who
are we?
The Whitehall Choir comprises around 70 enthusiastic,
talented and friendly singers of all ages and backgrounds.
We perform at least three major concerts each year
with professional soloists and orchestras, plus
a Christmas carol concert. We also enjoy a regular
invitation to undertake carol singing at The Ritz
Hotel. As well as a busy concert calendar, we also
have a lively social wing which gathers in the local
pub after rehearsals.
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the About Us page to read more about the Choir.
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What
do we sing?
We sing a wide range of classical choral music,
from baroque to contemporary.
Recent concerts have included Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Orff’s Carmina
Burana, Handel’s Samson, Rachmaninov’s Vespers, and Bruckner’s Mass
in E Minor. We perform at various top London
venues including St John’s, Smith Square;
Cadogan Hall; St Paul’s, Knightsbridge; the
Royal College of Music; and St-Martin-in-the-Fields,
Trafalgar Square.
Key events in 2007 are a performance of
Bach’s recently reconstructed St Mark
Passion (Easter 2007) and a tour to southern
France (May 2007).
Every year, we plan to have a workshop day for members.
It is a chance to sing smaller part songs and secular
pieces, to take part in vocal coaching by a professional
singer, as well as to socialise with other choir
members. The Choir also hosts come and sing style
events which are open to the general public.
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What
do the critics think?
“…the Whitehall Choir last night
gave an enthusiastic account of Bach’s B
Minor Mass…singing with much joy and
commitment…”
“…the choir surmounted all problems
[in Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony]…the
Scherzo, one of the severest tests of a choir’s
virtuosity and resilience, glittered and sparkled”
“…the Whitehall Choir sounded
admirably trained, prompt, accurate and rhythmic…”
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When
do we rehearse?
We rehearse on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 9pm, at St
Stephen’s Church, Rochester Row, London SW1.
Nearest tube, St James’s Park or Victoria.
Find St Stephen's Church, Rochester Row on MultiMap.com
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 come
and sing
We welcome enquiries from potential new members.
If places in the Choir are available, admission
is by short audition usually held after attending
one or two rehearsals.
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Further
information
For more details, email us on joinus@whitehallchoir.org.uk or telephone Richard Grafen on 020 7215 5323 (daytime).
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