Opportunities for Visiting Singers
Calling All Singers – Join the English Arts Chorale for an Unforgettable Musical Journey!
Kick off the New Year with an exciting opportunity to sing with the English Arts Chorale. In March 2025 we’ll be presenting Bach’s St Matthew Passion in the magnificent Chichester Cathedral, and we’re thrilled to invite guest singers to be part of this extraordinary experience.
Rehearsals start on January 6th at Wray Common Primary School in Reigate (RH2 0LR). Don’t worry about audition nerves —our first session will feature a friendly voice appraisal, so you can feel right at home. Once you're in, you’ll simply confirm your place by paying the fee.
Cost: Just £85, including music hire if needed. Ready to embark on this musical adventure? Register your interest today, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Rehearsal Schedule:
| January | 6th | 7.30 - 9.45pm |
| 13th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 20th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 27th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| February | 3rd | 7.30 - 9.45pm |
| 10th | 1st half only - 7.30-8.30pm | |
| 17th | 1st half only | |
| 24th | 1st half only | |
| March | 3rd | 1st half only |
| 10th | 1st half only | |
| 17th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 24th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 29th | CONCERT DAY, with afternoon rehearsal, timings tbc |
Get Ready for an Epic Performance: Verdi’s Requiem—From Memory!
Prepare yourself for an exhilarating challenge as we tackle Verdi’s Requiem—completely from memory. Rehearsals begin on February 10th at Wray Common Primary School, Reigate (RH2 0LR), and the performance will be in the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, on September 21st - we can’t wait to welcome you to this incredible journey.
Our first rehearsal will include a relaxed voice appraisal to help you feel confident and ready. Once that’s done, you can secure your spot by paying the fee.
Cost: Just £125, which covers music hire if needed. Interested in joining? Simply register, and you're all set for this remarkable experience.
Rehearsal Schedule: Each session runs from 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm, unless otherwise noted.
| February | 10th | 2nd half only - 8.45-9.45pm |
| 17th | 2nd half only | |
| 24th | 2nd half only | |
| March | 3rd | 2nd half only |
| 10th | 2nd half only | |
| 17th | No rehearsal | |
| 24th | No rehearsal | |
| 31st | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| April | 7th | 7.30 - 9.45pm |
| 14th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 21st | No rehearsal | |
| 28th | 1st half only - 7.30-8.30pm | |
| May | 5th | No rehearsal |
| 12th | 1st half only | |
| 19th | 1st half only | |
| 26th | No rehearsal | |
| June | 2nd | No rehearsal |
| 9th | No rehearsal | |
| 16th | No rehearsal | |
| 23rd | No rehearsal | |
| 30th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| July | 7th | 7.30 - 9.45pm |
| 14th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 21st | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 28th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| September | 1st | 7.30 - 9.45pm |
| 8th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 13th | Saturday Workshop | |
| 15th | 7.30 - 9.45pm | |
| 21st | CONCERT, with afternoon rehearsal, timings tbc |
Open Singing Day – Discover Verdi’s Requiem with Us!
Mark your calendars for our Open Singing Day on Saturday, January 11th at St Mary’s Church, Reigate! Led by Leslie Olive, this is your chance to dive into Verdi’s Requiem and enjoy a day filled with music and inspiration.
More details here ►
Information for Visiting Singers
While visiting singers joining us for a specific concert or event won't have access to the members' area of our website, don’t worry—you’ll receive all the key details about rehearsals and events directly by email. Just make sure to provide an email address, and we’ll keep you in the loop. Rest assured, your data will be handled in line with GDPR guidelines, managed by the EACA. You can read our full General Data Privacy Policy here, which also covers how any photos may be used in social media or other publicity.
You might find that singing with us is so enjoyable that you’d like to become a full member! If that’s the case, feel free to email our Membership Secretary or chat with a committee member at rehearsal.