GODALMING CHORAL SOCIETY

The home of choral singing in Godalming

We are a friendly choir of keen and dedicated singers who enjoy a broad range of music and share their love of choral music.

Our rehearsals are hard work but fun as our inspiring musical Director George de Voil, prepares us for three highlight concerts a year with professional soloists and musicians, much loved by local audiences.

We are always happy to welcome new members, so if you’d like to join us, or give a try-out, please get in touch. Pauline (our contact membership secretary will be happy to tell you more). p.powlesland@btinternet.com.

Rehearsals take place at Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Godalming post code on Tuesday evenings from 19:15 to 21:30 with a break to socialize in the middle.

Summer term rehearsals start on 22th April 2025.

A message from George

Bravo to you all for a really superb performance of 'Elijah' last night at Charterhouse. I think the immediate standing ovation really said it all! In certain weather, the Memorial Chapel can feel a very austere building, but against the sunny blue skies yesterday it seemed to invite us all in, and my did the space fizz with energy in the concert! The choral contribution to the work really is its backbone, and despite the huge sound produced by our modestly sized orchestra (not to mention the organ!), the balance in the building was perfect. One of the soloists remarked to me that the choir's stamina was extremely impressive, and another remarked on the security of the tuning, which is definitely one of GCS's key strengths. It was a joy to bring this tremendous piece to life with you. I really appreciate the time and talents our 'guest' singers have contributed this term; it has inspired us all and increased everyone's confidence and enjoyment of the rehearsal process as well as transforming the final result. I know that some are already planning to return next term, and that invitation is very much open to all of you.

Many thanks,

George