Singing since 1914
Croydon Philharmonic Choir
ShareThe Croydon Philharmonic Choir is the largest and longest-established choir in Croydon. We have been singing for more than 100 years and perform four concerts each year. We have around 100 members who comprise four choral sections: soprano, alto, baritone and bass. We have an extensive repertoire, ranging from classic choral pieces to contemporary music. (Find more about our history here.)
We have an inspirational music director, David Gibson, who challenges us to bring out the best in ourselves. We have a strong reputation for staging great concerts and sending our audiences home buzzing with excitement.
JOIN US! We are a friendly, sociable choir and always give potential new members a warm welcome - click on the link to find out more. And our News Page has the latest information about some exciting membership offers (click on the link).
HEAR US! Click on the link to go to our News Page where you can watch a film of us singing.
SEE US! The link takes you to our list of concerts for 2024 and 2025.
We look forward to seeing you, whether you are thinking about joining us, or would like to come to our next concert. Either way, we promise you a great time!
Exciting news! We are running a choral workshop for members and guests on Saturday October 19. It will be led by the acclaimed international soprano Emily Dickens, who will help you explore and develop your singing techniques. It will also train you in a cappella skills, stamina and stagecraft. It is free to all members. It will be held at Shirley Methodist Church (photo above) in Eldon Avenue, CR0 8SD, from 10.15am to 4pm. (Entry/registration from 10am.) Drinks and refreshment will be available. You can bring a packed lunch, or eat at the pub across the road. CPC members should register at rehearsal to take part (not via the website, as our flyer states). We also welcome non choir members. There is no charge for guests either, so if you would like to attend, please contact us via this email address. secretary@croydonphilharmonic.org
The choir has now resumed rehearsals for the autumn season, preparing for our next concert on November 9. If you are visiting these pages because you are interesting in singing with the choir, just come to one of our rehearsals at St Matthews, held on Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm to 9pm. Or you can get in touch via our contact form. Just fill in your name and email and we will get back to you.
Link to Contact page here
The photograph shows us singing at a concert at Fairfield Halls. We usually wear formal dress at big occasions like that. For our summer concert the men dispense with DJs and appear in shirt-sleeves, sometimes with a red bow tie. The women dress less formally too.
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