Brahms Requiem
Sing Brahms’ Requiem – A Day of Music, Passion & Community!
Come and be part of something extraordinary! Join us for a full day of singing Brahms’ magnificent Ein deutsches Requiem (yes, we’re singing it in German!) under the inspiring direction of renowned conductor and choral trainer Gavin Carr.
Gavin is Music Director of the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Bath Minerva Choir, is Founder-Director of Chorus Angelorum and, since mid-2018, has been Chorus Master of the Philharmonia Chorus. He has guest conducted with the BBC Symphony Chorus and the London Symphony Chorus as well as the Philharmonia Chorus, and in September 2017 was appointed to the vocal faculty of the Royal Academy of Music, where he currently teaches classes in English Song and the Oratorio repertoire.
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. We’ll be joined by two talented student soloists, and the day will culminate in a relaxed, informal performance at 4:45 PM, open to friends and family — no tickets required!
St Mary's Church, Chart Lane, Reigate, RH2 7RN
Saturday, 10 January 2026
Timetable
9.30am Registration and coffee/tea
10.00 Welcome and Session 1
11.30 Refreshment Break
11.45 Session 2
1.00pm Lunch Break
2.00 Session 3
3.00 Refreshment Break
3.15 Session 4
4.30 Break
4.45-6pm Performance run-through (friends and family welcome)
Fee
£30 including music hire (Peters edition). 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
*** Online Booking now closed - tickets available on the door ***
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