THE  FOLKESTONE  CHORAL  SOCIETY

Consisting of over 90 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.
Affiliated to the National Federation of Music Societies 
 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.

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 four exciting concerts planned for 2015.
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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​STEPHEN HOPE - MUSICAL DIRECTOR

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​Stephen Hope started his musical career as a chorister in Canterbury. He became a music scholar at King`s School before going on to read music as an organ scholar at Bristol University where he specialized in keyboard and conducting.  Read more .........


​TIM PARSONS  - ACCOMPANIST


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Tim Parsons is the organist and choirmaster at Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone and when not required in the orchestra sings bass in the choir.
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​Dr. DAVID FLOOD -​ PRESIDENT

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

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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.


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The Leas Cliff Hall is our premier venue for our concerts and has been used by the Folkestone Choral Society for many years...........(more....)

ST.  LEONARDS  CHURCH

HOLY  TRINITY  CHURCH


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The Holy Trinity Church is located in Sandgate Road to the west of the town centre between Earls Avenue and Grimston Gardens............. (more)

SAGA  PAVILION
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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)
The Saga Pavilion overlooks the sea from its vantage point on the hillside at Sandgate within lawned and wooded grounds...... (more)

PROMS  CONCERT  29th  November 2014 at the Saga Pavilion under the direction of Berkeley Hill.

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