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Arts Festival Society |
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|  Banstead
Arts Festival Society is a Registered Charity whose
aim is to bring to the local area artists of national
and international standing, as well as outstanding
local talent.
Ticket prices are kept as low as possible and the
Society’s appeal is particularly to those looking
for first class entertainment but not wishing to travel
to London or other centres.
From September to March the Society presents a monthly
professional concert and at the beginning of May a
fortnights Festival is held– a mixture of lunch-time
concerts, exhibitions, walks, talks, coach visits
and a wide variety of evening events, music from jazz
to chamber ensembles and all shades in between!
The Festival also includes a number of events arranged
by other local organisations.
Hon. Secretary: E.A. Smith, Little Hilden, Park
Road, Banstead SM7 3EL tel: 01737 352098
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| Banstead
Musical Society |
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|  St.
Cecilia Chorus is the performing name of Banstead
Musical Society.
The 80 strong mixed voice choir was founded in 1922
and is conducted by Jonathan Rennert. Large scale works
with professional orchestras and soloists, have been
performed in Croydon, Guildford, Sutton, Epsom, Chichester
& St Albans New singers of all parts, are welcome,
subject to audition. 
Rehearsals
take place in the Priory School, Banstead, on Thursday
evenings.
Further information from the Secretary, Mrs. Bery
Radford, on 020 8669 3472.
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| Buckland
Choral Society |
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|  BBCS is a friendly and thriving local community choir singing a wide range of modern and traditional music.
The choir has been taking part in the prestigious Leith Hill Musical Festival for over seventy years, enjoying particular success in the 2009 competition by winning several classes in its Division including the top award for highest aggregate mark.
The choir meets at 7.45p.m. every Wednesday evening in The Reading Room, Buckland, from September to April, and has a busy social life too with a number of events scheduled throughout the year.
Why not join us? Choral singing is tremendous fun - and it’s good for you! It doesn’t matter if you think you can’t sing or are a bit rusty: there is no audition and you don’t have to read music. All are welcome, but our tenors and basses in particular would welcome new voices to swell their ranks. If you’d like to hear more about this thriving choir or would like to join, please email Mike Hogger, the Chair, at chair@bbcs.org.uk, or membership@bbcs.org.uk
Our website address will be www.bbcs.org.uk |
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| Cantamus
Reigate |
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|  Cantamus
Reigate is an ad hoc Choir and Chamber Choir, fixed
separately for each concert, that aim to perform to
a high standard, but on few rehearsals. Singers are
therefore expected either to be competent readers,
or to know the pieces sufficiently well to be able
to cope without lengthy note-bashing sessions. The
Choirs' main purposes are to have fun by performing
worthwhile music well, and to share our enjoyment
with our audience; to provide a platform for other
musicians; and to encourage younger singers to enjoy
the  experience
of choral singing with adults. We aim to cover our
costs, but if we also manage to raise some funds for
our hosts, St Mark's Church, Reigate, or a charity,
then so much the better. Membership of the Choir is
by invitation, and of the Chamber Choir by audition.
Contact phone: 01737 213544 email: nick.landauer@ntlworld.com
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| Emmanuel
Church, Sidlow Bridge |
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|  Emmanuel
is a small Anglican Parish Church, just south of Reigate
of the A217 towards Gatwick. The parish was created
in 1860 for local estate workers and the church was
built in 1861. Since then the size of the parish we
serve has been reduced considerably through diocesan
reorganisation of the local parishes.
We foster a strong, mainstream, Anglican musical
tradition with a robed four-part choir. Our organ,
a fine example of the early work of J W Walker, with
tracker action throughout, was installed in 1862 and
has very recently been fully restored.
Secular concerts are held every year and we are committed
to giving proficient younger musicians opportunities
to perform. This has been most successful and we are
keen to continue this aspect of our musical tradition.
A minimum of two concerts/recitals are normally held
each year. In 2008 we hope to stage a subscription
series of four concerts.
Please see more about us and contact details on our
website www.emmanuelchurchsidlow.co.uk |
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| English
Arts Chorale |
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|  Does
great chorale music send shivers down your spine?
If so, the English Arts Chorale, a choir of 80 which
performs major works, often from memory, both locally
and at venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the
Barbican, St John’s College Cambridge and cathedrals
across the land, may be the place for you. A friendly
organisation which encourages people to realise their
ambitions in high standard ensemble work, the EAC
will give both experts and beginners the opportunity
to develop their musicianship and vocal skills to
the full.
Whatever your skills and experience, if you want
to be inspired – or you want a challenge, come
and try us out. The choir rehearses at 7.45 pm every
Monday night in Wray Common School, Kendal Close,
Reigate. Alternatively ring our Membership Secretary
on 01293 775583 or e-mail rosemary@roscott.plus.com. |
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| Redhill
Sinfonia |
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|  Redhill
Sinfonia was founded over 100 years ago and is the
second oldest amateur symphony orchestra in the country.
Key to the Orchestra’s continued success, popularity
and high standard is its policy of having a professional
conductor and leader – presently the highly-regarded
Pavel Kotla and David Burton respectively.
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Orchestra performs three concerts each year with a
varied repertoire of music, and also enjoys the opportunity
to play concertos with professional soloists.
Rehearsals
are on Monday evenings at Holy Trinity Church Hall
Redhill. For further details and membership enquiries
please contact Helen Gillett on 01737 642139. |
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| Reigate
& Redhill Choral Society |
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Reigate & Redhill Choral Society was founded in
1941 and has been part of the musical life of the
area continuously since that time, presenting concerts
in venues including the Harlequin Theatre, and a number
of local churches. Our programmes are varied and include
both popular pieces and lesser-known, contemporary
works. Peter Farrant has been Music Director since
1998. Under his skilled and enthusiastic leadership
the Society has grown and developed innovative new
events such as the 'Surrey Choral Festival'.
No
audition is required before joining. Rehearsals take
place each Tuesday from 7.45 to 9.45 p.m. in the upper
hall at Redhill United Reformed Church, Shaw's Comer.
For more information please contact the Chairman,
Robin Spencer or the Secretary, Sue Ash on 01372 812269.
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| Reigate
& Redhill Music Festival |
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|  Reigate
& Redhill Music Festival was founded in 1925 by
Mrs. Garfield Howe, and is now the second oldest organisation
and the biggest Borough event held annually.
It is open to amateurs of all ages who are judged
in competitive and non-competitive classes by professional
adjudicators according to the recommendations of the
British Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and
Speech.
During the 10 days of the Festival over 2,500 actively
participate in a wide range of classes and the Festival
culminates in a public concert at the Harlequin Theatre
offering a selection of the best performances.
For further details please contact the Secretary,
Mrs. C. Upton on 01737 244837. |
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| Lunchtime
Music at St. Matthews |
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|  St.
Matthew's Church Redhill, has been offering lunchtime
music to the community for over twenty nine years.
Most local performers of note have appeared here,
many with established and international reputations,
but there has also always been a platform for up and
coming young soloists and groups from school, college
and university.
Concerts take place every Thursday, beginning at
1.10 p.m. and we encourage busy people to feel free
to come and go as they please. No charge is made for
admission but donations are appreciated.
For further details and for advance notices of forthcoming
concerts please contact the Programme Secretary, Frances
Stevens, on 01737 761547.
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| Showtimers |
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|  The
Showtimers staged their first show in 1973. They stage
two shows per year, always at the same time, their
major show in the third week in February (School half-term)
and a Cabaret Supper in the middle of September.
The types of show they stage are mostly musical and
variety, they seldom perform straight plays and they
are one of the very few local groups to successfully
perform major musicals.
Over the years they have performed most of the popular
pantomimes and musical plays.
They meet for rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and
when close to a show also on Sunday afternoons.
The Showtimers are a friendly, supportive group and
welcome anyone interested in performing or taking
part back stage in any capacity, no matter what age,
all are welcome.
Further details contact Bill Damen on 01737 823274.
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| Vocal Dimension |
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 Vocal Dimension, a women’s a cappella harmony chorus, is a vibrant, dynamic and contemporary group that was founded by the members of Encore! quartet. Director Valerie Taylor, who has been described as “an inspiration”, is thrilled to be directing Vocal Dimension.
Vocal Dimension is working on a wide repertoire of classic four part harmony arrangements: a mixture of barbershop swing, songs from the Shows and pop. A cappella singing is challenging yet rewarding and you, as a singer, will be able to experience barbershop’s unique ringing chords. Bring out the inner performer in you and enjoy providing your audience with an emotionally satisfying and entertaining experience.
Website: www.vocaldimension.co.uk
Email: info01@vocaldimension.co.uk
Venue:
The Warwick School
Noke Drive
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 4AD
Tuesdays from 7.30pm-10.00pm |
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| Voicerox Choir |
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 Voicerox is a new choir established in November 2009 for everyone who wants to sing great pop, rock and soul classics.
We rehearse on Tuesdays from 8pm to 9.30 pm at Reigate School, there is no need to audition, you do not have to be able to read music and all abilities are welcome.
So if you've always wanted to sing and haven't had the courage or the opportunity, or perhaps you have some experience but haven't sung for a while, whether you’re a complete novice or a total diva – we’re all waiting to hear just how YOUR VOICE ROX!
Each week we explore new harmonies, learn to sing in a number of contemporary musical styles from Stevie Wonder to The Who, Take That to T Rex, Pink to Prince, Aretha Franklin the Queen of Soul to Queen the multi-million selling rock band - and many more; there is something to please everyone’s musical tastes at Voicerox. We are all about discovering how to rock out and make great sounds with our voices, whilst learning safe techniques to do this - but most of all, we sing great music – and love every minute of it!
SO DON'T MISS OUT - SING OUT!
TO ENROL -
CALL: 07976 268442
OR EMAIL: myvoicerox@voiceroxchoir.com
Voicerox Choir is for men and women of 18 years and over.
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