Choir is back up and running again – and we’re going to be in mock choral society mode this half of term as we learn Rutter’s fantastic Requiem!
It’s a hefty piece and we’re looking forward to welcoming some instrumentalists / soloists when we perform it in November at an autumn-inspired concert.
There’s lots of rehearsals in the meantime though and it should be fun! See the calendar page for more details.
We had such a fun end to our summer this year! Our silent film night, featuring ‘Blackmail’ from 1929 went down so well and this year, we had a fabulous 1920’s-style dance band to accompany us. A Hitchcock film never sounded so good!
After the murders and treachery in Blackmail, our next gig was a little bit more family friendly. We were delighted to take part in the second week of the Camberwell Feel Good Festival in Ruskin Park. Singing in a bandstand is always fun!
Thank you to everyone who has come along and joined in at some point this term. That’s it now for the summer – but we’ll be back in September for more singing!
Rehearsals have started again and our diary is already starting to fill up with a silent film to accompany, a gig on a bandstand and a summer picnic sing. Keep checking our calendar page for the latest updates!
We ended up having quite a busy end to our 2024 term!
Singing with other choirs is always fun – and we really enjoyed our latest collaboration concert with the Mind & Soul choir. The Camberwell Voices concert has become a bit of a tradition and this year we were joined by some awesome guest musicians as well.
Next up, we met at Victoria Embankment to support Dementia UK as we cheered on runners at the London Landmarks Half Marathon. It was such a nice day for it and after singing for an hour non-stop outside, we needed drinks just as much as some of the runners! The Sherlock Holmes pub duly provided.
Some of us helped with Easter music at St Giles’ after that – but not before we had our fabulous Cheese & Wine night. We think it was a record-breaking selection of cheeses this year – and there was definitely something for everyone, including those with adventurous taste buds!
After a break, we’ll be back for the summer term!
We hope that you had a fabulous festive season!
Choir resumes on Tuesday 16th of January as usual in the St Giles’ Centre. Btw…
Our last December ’23 event – Carols ’round Camberwell (starting off at Oval Tube Station) raised £1306.95 together with Lyndhurst Primary School Choir for Crisis UK! What an amazing result!
Lyndhurst Choir at Vauxhall earlier in the day and then CCC at Oval with the Teletubbies! Followed by our traditional spot outside the Hermit’s.
After a fabulously successful silent film night – we’re now into full festive mode!
From Victorian Magic Lantern events to traditional carol singing – we’ve got lots on – check out the calendar and we’ll see you soon!
Our first gig of the autumn term is upon us and you’re in for a spooky time with our screening of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’!
We’ll be singing eight songs to accompany the film, which was first released in 1925 and stars Lon Chaney as the ‘Phantom’ of the Paris Opera House.
Doors open at 7pm on Sunday 29th of October at St Giles’ Church and tickets are available on the Music at St Giles’ website below.
https://musicatstgiles.com/events/oct23-phantom-of-the-opera
We’re excited that we’ll be starting rehearsals again on Tuesday, 12th September at 7.30pm in the St Giles’ Centre.
If you’ve been itching to see what we’re all about, come along and try us out! Your first rehearsal is free and this term – we’ll be working on music to accompany a 1920’s silent film, a Victorian magic lantern concert (we’ll explain later) and of course – there’ll be a host of Christmas gigs in December.
We try to be a really welcoming bunch and coming along to a first rehearsal could be the best decision of your year! See you soon!
We’ll be back in September – in the meantime – have a wonderful summer. Best wishes from Matthew, Aga and Ashley
Thanks to everyone who took part in our end of term Crypt Gig – it was so much fun! Thanks too to Winston on sound, Russell and Mary from Jazz Live and also to all our soloists!
We have one final gig left on Wednesday 5th July – see the calendar for details.
Camberwell Community Choir 