THE FOLKESTONE CHORAL SOCIETY
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Consisting of over 80 voices, Folkestone Choral Society is the largest choir in the area and draws members from as far afield as Deal, Canterbury, Ashford and Romney Marsh. We exist as a Charitable organisation to bring the enjoyment of choral music sung to a high standard to the community of the Shepway District in Kent and many visitors to the area. No other country in the world has such a strong tradition of choral music. Folkestone Choral Society rehearse every week to prepare for at least three concerts a year always accompanied by professional orchestras and soloists. Our programmes range from the great oratorios to more modern composers. Some concerts also include popular concertos and orchestral pieces to complement the choral works. The Society aims to cover over a number of years the major classical works for choir and orchestra from the 17th to 21st centuries.
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Affiliated to the National Federation of Music Societies
Registered Charity No. 275075 - R
Registered Charity No. 275075 - R
Spring Concert 6th April 2019 - singing Fauré`s Requiem, Cantique de Jean Racine & Haydn`s Little Organ Mass. Photos by courtesy of Ms Susan Carey.
OUR NEXT CONCERT
29th June 2019
Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road, Folkestone. CT20 2HQ
THE BIG SING
Handel - Messiah
A great opportunity to join with the Choir and sing a production of Messiah with a professional orchestra and soloists. Rehearse in the day and sing in the evening !
Arrangements for those wishing to participate in our Big Sing will be advertised and details will be available on this website at a later date.
Details of those wishing to listen to the evening performance will also be available on this web site at a later date.
29th June 2019
Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road, Folkestone. CT20 2HQ
THE BIG SING
Handel - Messiah
A great opportunity to join with the Choir and sing a production of Messiah with a professional orchestra and soloists. Rehearse in the day and sing in the evening !
Arrangements for those wishing to participate in our Big Sing will be advertised and details will be available on this website at a later date.
Details of those wishing to listen to the evening performance will also be available on this web site at a later date.
FCS Privacy
Updated May 27, 2018
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Updated May 27, 2018
This privacy policy sets out how Folkestone Choral Society uses and protects any information that you give Folkestone Choral Society when you use this website or contact us by other means. Read more.................
Do you enjoy singing ?
Would you like to sing the great choral masterpieces accompanied by professional orchestra and soloists ?
Then why not join us ?
We are currently recruiting singers in all sections of the choir. Gentlemen are especially welcome !
We have three exciting concerts planned for 2019.
Ring 01303 210940 / 239673 or use the "Form Entry" by Email on our "Join Us!" page.
New members are always very welcome.
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Dr. DAVID FLOOD -
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Appointed Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral in 1978, David served under Allan Wicks before assuming the responsibility of Organist and Choir Master at Lincoln Cathedral in 1986. Two years later he returned to Canterbury to succeed Dr. Wicks who was retiring.
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Dr. BERKELEY HILL -
HONORARY VICE PRESIDENT
Berkeley Hill is the organist and choirmaster at St. Leonards Church, Hythe and choirmaster of the Shepway Singers.
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CONCERT VENUES.
LEAS CLIFF HALL.
The Leas Cliff Hall is our premier venue for our concerts and has been used by the Folkestone Choral Society for many years...........(more....)
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
The Holy Trinity Church is located in Sandgate Road to the west of the town centre between Earls Avenue and Grimston Gardens............. (more)
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ST. LEONARDS CHURCH
This church stands high above the town of Hythe overlooking the English Channel with views of France on a clear day. There is limited parking........ (more)
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SAGA PAVILION
The Saga Pavilion overlooks the sea from its vantage point on the hillside at Sandgate within lawned and wooded grounds...... (more)
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PROMS CONCERT 29th November 2014 at the Saga Pavilion under the direction of Berkeley Hill.
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