Who ARE Downland Chorale?

 

The Downland Chorale:  Providing extraordinary experiences for ordinary people!

We are a friendly community choir open to anyone who wishes to sing with us.  

All are welcome and no audition is necessary. 

We have three, free, open rehearsals on 1st, 8th and 15th September for anyone wanting to come and sing with no obligation.  Please arrive at 7:30pm.  


We are  supported by the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust.  

We stage four concerts each year in the Autumn, at Christmas, Easter and in the Summer and at an annual “Come and Sing” Workshop in the Spring, as well as singing for special events in the community such as weddings and seasonal gatherings.  

If you are interested in singing with an amazing group of people, taught by some amazing professionals and accompanied in concert by some amazing musicians - from a fabulous pianist to a full orchestra, please do give us a call today!   We have some part-funded places supported by Croydon Voluntary Action  in partnership with
Unibail-Rodamco- Westfield (Whitgift & Centrale) for 
people on a tight budget and anyone aged 16 - 25. 

JUST ANNOUNCED:  Four CHORAL SCHOLARSHIPS for the 2025/26 season thanks to the 
Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust.  

Please enquire if you are interested.


To find out more, call Rose on 07973 871951

or come along to one of our Monday evening rehearsals. at St John's Church in Old Coulsdon - please come at 7:30pm to introduce yourself.

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JOIN A REHEARSAL!

 

We rehearse from 8pm – 10pm every Monday evening during term time at:

St John the Evangelist Church
Canon’s Hill, Old Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 1HA


Our rehearsals are open to potential new members, so feel free to come along and join us.

The Church is open from 7.30pm and we’d love to see you!

The 1st, 8th and 15th September are open to anyone free of charge and with no obligation if you want to come and try us out.

Thanks  to support from CVA in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (Whitgift & Centrale) we currently have funding to support you if you would find our normal fees too much for your personal budget.  We can provide support to anyone over the age of 16 who wants to sing - we have no auditions.

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Upcoming Events

 
  • Rehearsal

    Mon, 1 Sep 2025
    The rehearsal will start prompt at 8pm.  Please arrive at 7:30pm as we will be handing out the music for the new term. more
  • Rehearsal

    Mon, 8 Sep 2025
    The rehearsal starts promptly at 8pm.   Please arrive at 7:30pm if you are new or need to be issued with the sheet music.  Thank you! more
  • Rehearsal

    Mon, 15 Sep 2025
    The rehearsal starts promptly at 8pm.  Please arrive at 7:30pm if you are new or need to be issued with the sheet music for the term.  Thank you! more
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