Sidmouth Choral Society

Sidmouth Choral Society Traditional roots, modern music. That's the Sidmouth Choral Society way. We adore classical music, whether it was written one, a hundred or a thousand years ago.

Whether it's the joy of Messiah, the ponderance of The Armed Man or the privilege of pioneering new music, Sidmouth Choral Society is at the forefront of the modern music-making world. Fifty singers strong, be it in one part or nine, we develop musicianship that commands and inspires, leads and serenades, evoking both the brightest of thrills and the sincerity of remembrance to take audiences on j

ourneys that the best-known and emerging composers have planned for us. Not only this, but a first-class session orchestra accompanies us at just about every concert. So, whether you're a singer or a player, we have a place for you. Join us: Wednesday evenings from 7:30 between September-April

St Francis' Church Hall, Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth. EX10 9XB

Sidmouth Choral Society has been going since 1856, although we don't think we have any original members. In that time, we've performed the staple choral repertoire authentically and developed this to find ways to keep the works as fresh and exciting in the 21st Century as they were in the 16th. And when we're not doing that, we're at the forefront of new music, whether that's premiering a new Christmas carol or introducing lesser-known works by great composers, such as in our recent RVW150 celebrations. Not only this, but we have the joy and privilege of working with professional soloists and supporting new and emerging musicians right at the start of their careers.

166 years on and we're still as fresh as when we started.

FORGET THE TELLY - SATURDAY’S HEADLINER AT THE PARISH CHURCH IS WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZARTWhat’s on TV Saturday 25th Apri...
23/04/2026

FORGET THE TELLY - SATURDAY’S HEADLINER AT THE PARISH CHURCH IS WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

What’s on TV Saturday 25th April?- “Britain’s got talent”, “Wonder Woman”, “Blankety Blank” and “Snooker”
OR
It’s going to be a gorgeous evening so why not come down to the Sidmouth Parish Church at 7pm and, for the price of a decent takeaway pizza or two bags of potting compost, you can hear the most amazing music Mozart ever wrote - The Requiem, Ave Verum Corpus and Laudate Dominum (From Vesperae solennes de confessors).
There will be Bella cosa (La finta semplice) performed by our four professional soloists who join together for this piece, and starting the ball rolling, we’re going to give you Mozart’s Tantum Ergo.
Then there’s Haydn’s Small Organ Mass (Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo) which has the most amazing harmonies.
Well over sixty of us, Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses, all dressed to impress, will be doing our absolute best to make some memorable sounds, some gentle and exquisite, such as The famous Lacrimosa, some thunderous and exciting such as Kyrie.
To help us, we are bringing in trumpets, trombones and timpani (kettle drums). We also have the renowned Cathedral Organist and composer Andrew Millington (Director Of Music at Exeter 1999 - 2015). He’ll be our accompanist on the fabulous church organ, installed in 1881 and reputed to the the best in the South West. It got its electric blower in 1945. Not a lot of people know that.
Our MD, David Davies (Director of Music, Sidmouth Parish Church and also an experienced organist) has worked for months to bring us into shape for this momentous musical feast and, frankly, we’re beyond excited!
There should be some tickets left at Paragon Books, £15 (but cash only) or, if you turn up early, we’ll have a few left on the door (Cash or card).
There will be programmes with details of our musicians, together with a full translation of the words into English so that you know what we’re singing.
AND
We’re even going to be serving refreshments in the break. What’s not to love!
Still fancy staying in and watching the box?

MOZART COMES TO TOWN!Just a few days to go to Saturday 25th April, when we’re going to lift spirits and raise the roof o...
22/04/2026

MOZART COMES TO TOWN!
Just a few days to go to Saturday 25th April, when we’re going to lift spirits and raise the roof of Sidmouth Parish Church with Mozart’s Requiem, the Ave Verum Corpus, Haydn’s Small Organ Mass, Tantum Ergo, Bella Costa, and Laudate Dominum.
With the organ, a brass section and timpani, plus four professional soloists who will sing a four-part piece themselves, our 60 plus choir should make it a fantastic event!
Andrew Millington is our guest organist and we have enjoyed his work on other occasions - so we know the joys awaiting us all.
We’re really excited about the program and looking forward to Saturday afternoon when we meet the instrumentalists and soloists for a final rehearsal.
You can still buy tickets at £15 from Paragon Books in the town (cash only), or on the door if there’s room (cash or card).
We start singing at 7pm, and there will be an interval with refreshments half way through.
COME AND JOIN US FOR A FABULOUS EVENING OF CHORAL DELIGHTS!

MOZART REHEARSALS ARE A-BUZZING!Last Wednesday at St Francis Hall (see photo) was an amazing rehearsal for our concert t...
05/04/2026

MOZART REHEARSALS ARE A-BUZZING!
Last Wednesday at St Francis Hall (see photo) was an amazing rehearsal for our concert that’s coming to you on Saturday evening, 7pm, 25th April in the wonderful Sidmouth Parish Church.
How we all love Mozart’s Requiem! We’ve managed to work together to make it really exciting and after each piece, honed and cajoled by our brilliant Music Director, David Davies, we’re all-a-tingling. We get to hear and sing it every week, but the audience will only here it the once, so if you want to enjoy what we’ve been enjoying every Wednesday, jolly along to the Parish Church on the 25th and we’ll even supply refreshments at the half way point when we pause to catch our breath for a few minutes!
We’ll charge £15 a ticket, you can buy them at Paragon Books in the town, where you will need cash, or on the door on the night, when you can also pay by card/phone, because we’ve got one of those new fangled thingies that extracts money from your bank.
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!
We’re also presenting Haydn’s Small Organ Mass, Mozart’s Vesperae solennes de confessors, Mozart’s Tantum Ergo and, as a jewel in the crown, the exquisite Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart’s version of course!
AND AND AND
Not only do we have the thunder and majesty of the magnificent Parish Church organ, we also have a professional brass orchestra to add that big bit of “extra” to the works.
This will surely be a night to remember and a musical treat all round! We all hope you can join us!
(The photo is where we rehearse. With some added flowers and a bit of enhancement!)

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St Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook Road
Sidmouth
EX109XB

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