Nayland Choir is an unauditioned SATB choir of about 40 singers, founded by Mandy Cook in 1994. It's tricky to define – a bit of a cross between a small choral society and a community choir! We sing a wide range of classical and sometimes lighter repertoire, always aiming to enjoy both the singing and the social side. Over the last year we've performed three concerts: in December we took our inspiration from the winter solstice and explored music from across the centuries, from Praetorius to Kate Rusby, along the theme of darkness into light. In March this year we added an invited orchestra to perform Puccini's fabulous Messa di Gloria, in St James' Church, Nayland (great sweeping tunes, and really enjoyable to sing!) Then most recently we returned to the village hall for a concert on July 4th celebrating all things floral, with music from Handel to folk songs to film tunes!
This December we'll be celebrating the music of two great British choral composers, John Rutter and Bob Chilcott, with a concert in the village hall on Sunday December 7th. We always welcome new members - whether you're an experienced singer or new to singing in parts - please get in touch on naylandchoir@gmail.com or come along to our first rehearsal next term on September 11th.
Previous concerts include:
Go to NaylandChoir.org for more information and to enquire about joining.