Mendelssohn's Elijah
Sing Mendelssohn's Elijah – A Day of Music, Passion & Community!
Come and be part of something extraordinary! Join us for a full day of singing Elijah, Mendelssohn's incomparable masterpiece, in the capable hands of EAC's founder and director, Leslie Olive.
Whether you're a seasoned choral singer or simply love great music, this is your chance to dive into one of the most powerful works in the classical repertoire.
St Mary's Church, Chart Lane, Reigate, RH2 7RN
Saturday, 09 May 2026
Timetable
10.30 Registration and coffee/tea
11.00 Welcome and Session 1
12.15 Refreshment Break
12.30 Session 2
1.30 Lunch Break
2.15 Session 3
3.00 Refreshment Break
3.30 Session 4 (informal performance)
4.30 Close
Fee
*** Online Booking for this Event is now Closed - Tickets Available on the Door ***
£25 including music hire. Full time students (aged over 17 years) £5.
Coffee, tea and cake will be provided during the day for a small donation. Please bring a packed lunch, or visit one of Reigate's many cafés and shops, all within easy walking distance.
How to Pay
You can buy tickets here - please arrive in good time to register and pick up music.
Advance booking is recommended, so that we can ensure music is available for all who need it.
Please note that if, for any reason, the singing day has to be cancelled, booking fees paid will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for any other reason.
Parking & Access
Cars can be parked in the Prep School car-park opposite the church, or in neighbouring streets. Please note parking on the road directly outside the church is time-limited.
There are two parking bays for the disabled by the lych gate in Chart Lane (limited to 3 hours), and a slightly sloping uneven path up to the west door of the church. No steps into the church, but a few bumps over the threshhold into a flat seating area in the nave. There is a toilet for the disabled on the same level.
What Previous Participants Said
"Absolutely marvellous singing experience on Saturday" Martin W
"An excellent experience - most enjoyable. A pleasure to sing with an amazing, talented and friendly choir" Jayne P
"I had an absolutely amazing day rehearsing The Armed Man yesterday! It’s the best £25 I’ve spent in a long time!" Emma G
"It was absolutely fantastic. . . . a real privilege to sing with such a professional sounding choir" Willo H
"Superb musical director and amazing pianist." Jane E
Singing with the English Arts Chorale
The EAC welcomes new members with some choral experience and reasonable sight-reading ability. If you attend, and enjoy, this event and are interested in finding out more, there will be an opportunity to speak to one of our recruitment team on the day, or you can email our membership secretary