Egham Choral was founded in 1953 by Dr Kenneth Pankhurst, who was at the time the Organist at Egham Parish Church, and first met on November the 5th. We understand that the first performance was on the 8th of December in the Old Egham Methodist Church.
The stated object of the choir since its inception in 1953 is to rehearse and perform choral music aiming to give 2 or 3 concerts a year, at least one being with a full symphony orchestra.
From now on we are offering Season Tickets which are vaild for the whole choir season (which is roughly the same as the 'academic year'). For the 2008/9 season we are offering tickets at £27 - a substantial saving on individual concert ticket prices. Exisiting season ticket holders may extend their 2008 tickets to the end of the season for £18.
'Friends' of the choir ensure, through their financial support, that we can continue to bring high class choral music to the Egham area. For an annual fee of £50 you will receive entry to all public concerts and also have the opportunity to purchase a second ticket at half price. Also you will be guaranteed seats for all our concerts and the opportunity to participate in other musical and social events organised by the choir. Your name will also appear in all our programmes. If you would like to become a Friend of the choir please contact David Young, as above.
To apply for season tickets or to become a Friend email your request to tickets@eghamchoral.org or by post to EDCS, 8 Meadow Gardens, Egham Hythe, TW18 3HE or phone 01784 452589 for further details.
Our next concert...
St Paul's
Egham Hythe
Saturday 20th December 7:30pm
This year we will feature:
To ensure we all get into the festive spirit, mulled wine will be served.
The choir is currently seeking sponsors - especially from the local business community. Please contact us if you feel you can help.
With the current resurgence of interest in choral singing Egham Choral is proud to be working in conjunction with a national initiative to get people singing!
Details of the six week course to be run in Egham may be found in this leaflet.
Egham Choral is seeking new singing members, particularly Tenors and Basses. All musical abilities welcome. Come along to join in the singing and chat to choir members; you will be made most welcome. We perform three or four main concerts each year ranging from major choral works to light entertainment and carols, rehearsing on Monday evenings from 7.30pm till 9.30pm in the United Church of Egham.
For more information telephone David Young on 01784 452589 or Cecil Hull on 01483 770622
Choral Workshop - Mozart Requiem
Sunday 9th November
United Church,
High Street, Egham
November
Christmas Concert
St Paul's
Egham Hythe
Saturday 20th December, 7:30pm
Mendelssohn's 'Elijah'
St John's, Egham
Saturday 28th March 2009, 7:30pm
Summer Concert
Fleming Theatre, TASIS School, Thorpe
Saturday 13th
June 2008, 7:00pm
If you wish to be on our mailing list for future events please contact Cecil Hull