Elmbridge Choir is a mixed-voice choir based in the borough of Elmbridge in Surrey, United Kingdom. Part of Surrey Music, the choir comprises members drawn from Elmbridge and the surrounding areas of Surrey. Membership is open to any person regardless of race, religion, creed, sexual orientation, belief or musical ability.
Joining Elmbridge Choir will not only ignite your own life with passion through the joy of singing, but you will also be helping to make a big difference in the community; our goal is to use the combined musical talents of the choir to raise funds for deserving local charities. Not only have we awarded more than £14,000 in grants for music-related projects, we have also raised more than £150,000 through performances and concerts for charity.
Being a member of Elmbridge Choir is a work of love and just needs your time and dedication. We don't require a trained voice, singing certificates or diplomas - even if you have never sung before but have a burning desire to sing - you're welcome!
Our choir currently has reached 140 members and we are not accepting any new members at this time. However, you are welcome to join the waiting list and as soon as a place becomes available, Mary, our membership liasion officer, will be in touch with you. Whether you are experienced or not, you are always welcome at Elmbridge Choir.
We do not audition - so just complete the registration form on our website if you wish to join the waiting list - we can assure you of a warm and lasting welcome once a space opens up for you.
Here are samples clips* from a selection of songs from our repertoire. In listening to these clips we hope you will be able to share in a little bit of the joy that our audiences share every time they attend one of our fun concerts! If you like our music then you may want to consider attending one of our concerts soon or even joining the choir!
Our mixed-voice choir rehearsals take place at the Cobham Day Centre, Oakdene Drive, diagonally opposite Waitrose every Tuesday from 8pm to 10.00pm. The Cobham Day Centre is situated in Oakdene Road, Cobham, KT11 2LY (left past Waitrose car-park - see map below) and there is plenty of parking! Please note that attendance at rehearsals is by invitation only so please complete a membership application if you have not yet done so.
July 2011
Staff at Poppins Restaurant in Weybridge were in for a musical surprise on Saturday when South African youth choir, Pro Cantu, treated them to an impromptu performance as a thank you for their hospitality.
Brooklands Radio -14th July 2010Suzanne Hunter talks to Cliff Van Tonder, Founder of the Elmbridge Community Music Society, about the society and their choir's latest endeavours and upcoming events
Due to copyright restrictions, music clips have been removed but can be listened to separately by clicking on the "The songs that were played" buttons below.
A performance of 'Build me up buttercup' by the Elmbridge Choir during their performance in The Rose theatre in Kingston
