Welcome to Halstead Choral
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Halstead Choral performs four times each year, showcasing a wide range of repertoire. Click above to find out more about our forthcoming performances and how to buy tickets...
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We welcome new members to the choir throughout the year. Find out more about joining...
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Find out more about the history of the choir and the beautiful surroundings of Halstead in Essex...
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Next Event
We are currently rehearsing on-line every Monday from 7.00pm
Pat Rudkins recently joined us and here is her report for "Curtain Call" in the Halstead Gazette:
"Another outstanding activity - this time with Halstead Choral - so thank you to Val Hammond for the invitation.
I joined their weekly online session and have never felt so musically energised since lockdown began.
Musical director James Davey has made a name for himself with his choral warmups and workshops, and his charismatic tuition was inspirational. Spines flexed, sighs and hums practised, Sally saw Sylvester was the opening tongue-twister that got us going.
Then came Africa Calling. At first the language seemed challenging but the infectious tempo swept us along.
A beautifully harmonic, four part Jamaican Gospel Song provided our finale.
I loved the fact that James rehearsed the separate parts before we all came together.
He was heard and seen by everyone. We could only hear ourselves sing individually.
But so what? We had kept the musical flame alive!
Pat Rudkins recently joined us and here is her report for "Curtain Call" in the Halstead Gazette:
"Another outstanding activity - this time with Halstead Choral - so thank you to Val Hammond for the invitation.
I joined their weekly online session and have never felt so musically energised since lockdown began.
Musical director James Davey has made a name for himself with his choral warmups and workshops, and his charismatic tuition was inspirational. Spines flexed, sighs and hums practised, Sally saw Sylvester was the opening tongue-twister that got us going.
Then came Africa Calling. At first the language seemed challenging but the infectious tempo swept us along.
A beautifully harmonic, four part Jamaican Gospel Song provided our finale.
I loved the fact that James rehearsed the separate parts before we all came together.
He was heard and seen by everyone. We could only hear ourselves sing individually.
But so what? We had kept the musical flame alive!
Pat Rudkins
Arts Correspondent
Arts Correspondent
If you would like to join our "Zoom" rehearsals please make contact using the form under "Contacts"