- Success in spite of the heat!
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Date Posted: Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Saturday 11th July was another hot day for the UK. In spite of soaring temperatures we managed to soar musically in our Summer Concert, 'Feel the Spirit'under the direction of our wonderful MD Veronica Fewkes. The programme included 'Songs and Sonnets' by George Shearing, setting Shakespeare's (or Marlowe's?) words to music, John Rutter's 'Feel the Spirit'; spirituals but not as we usually hear them. We were accompanied once again by the virtuosic keyboard playing of Gavin Stevens, Jane Peckham on double bass and Samuel Firsht on drums. The bass and drum backing really lifted our performance. Rebecca Hughes sang the mezzo soprano solos with such clarity and depth of feeling, and she also sang a couple of solo songs accompanied by Gavin: the very moving 'Homeward Bound' by Marta Keen (not Simon and Garfunkel!), and the swinging 'Ain't Misbehavin' by Fats Waller and Harry Brooks with words by Andy Razaf, which showed that opera singers can perform anything! We were joined once again by the Semiquavers from Seaford Primary School, with their conductor Kate Steer. They sang their hearts out, and with great confidence. Although it was extremely warm (a slight understatement) strategically placed fans kept the packed church, both audience and performers reasonably cool. We felt we sang better than at any of the rehearsals, and we hope that those who braved the heat were uplifted by the glorious music-making. Many thanks to all who made this concert possible, but particular thanks to Veronica who pushes us to not only sing but to perform to the very best of our strictly limited abilities. We are all grateful for Veronica's persistence and patience and I believe on this occasion we did her proud! We certainly enjoyed performing for such an appreciative audience.
We start rehearsing for our Christmas concert on Monday 7th September at 7.00pm at Seaford Baptist Church. We always welcome new members, so if you feel like choral singing may be for you, just come along and give us a try!Attachment: 
- Dame Felicity Lott
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Date Posted: Tue, 19 May 2026
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Felicity Lott (Flott as she was known to us) Dame Felicity was famous all over the world but she still found time for us at Seaford Choral Society often singing with us at the almost instant events on Good Friday. She joined the audience for our Puccini concert at Christmas.
We were very privileged to have Dame Felicity sing with us at our Centenary Concert in 2016 as a soloist.
(Photograph taken by Peter Woodman)
- Cor World Choir 2027
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Date Posted: Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Calling all choirs...
This is your moment.
In May 2027, 15,000 adult singers will join at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for one of the largest massed choir events ever assembled.
Brought to you by Young Voices, Côr World Choir will unite choirs from Wales, across the UK and around the world – in one extraordinary shared performance.
This is your opportunity to be part of a landmark celebration of choral music in Cardiff.Community choirs, chamber choirs, choral societies and lifelong singers are all invited to take part
Whether you are a small local group or a large established choir, this event is designed for you. The repertoire will be bold, powerful and wide-ranging, including:
• Welsh anthems •
• Folk, pop and global music •
• Major choral classics •
• Film and musical favourites •
Not just another
choir concertIf you are ready to give your choir an unforgettable experience on a world-class stage, now is the time.
Join us in May 2027.
One stadium. One choir. One shared voice.
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- 2026 Concert Details
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Date Posted: Mon, 25 Aug 2025
Here are some further details of our concerts and events for 2026. This promises to be an exciting year of music-making! You are very welcome to come and join us.
Workshop/Come and Sing Sat 31 January
Seaford Baptist ChurchMessiah-choruses Handel Spring 2026 concert Sat 28 March 6pm
St Leonard's ChurchMessiah-with professional soloists and orchestra:
Soprano: Rachel Shouksmith
Mezzo Soprano: Rebecca Hughes
Tenor: Nathan Vale
Bass/baritone: Felix KempHandel Good Friday at St Leonard's/Come and Sing Fri 3 April Crucifixion Stainer Summer 2026 concert Sat 11 July 6pm
Seaford Baptist ChurchFeel the Spirit-with mezzo soprano soloist piano, bass and drum kit Rutter Birthday Madrigals Rutter Songs and Sonnets Shearing
- Summer Concert Review
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Date Posted: Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Once again, Seaford Choral Society delivered an amazing evening of merry music making as the choir celebrated "Songs of Nature" in an eclectic blend of songs featuring everything from mountains, lakes, rivers and rocks to a veritable army of hippopotami. We were once again ably aided and abetted by the Semiquavers from Seaford Primary School conducted by their head of music, Kate Steer. Our own Musical Director, Veronica Fewkes, once again managed to make us produce a level of performance we had not managed in rehearsal. We are truly fortunate to be led by someone as talented and patient as Veronica. Our regular accompanist, John Eady, was unavailable but Gavin Stevens once more stepped up and enabled us to always find the right note at the right time - well almost always!
We were also joined at this concert by a local and extremely talented poet, Peter Martin, who read his poem "The River Story" interspersed with wordless music composed by Frederick Delius - "To be sung on a summer night on the water". The words and music combined to create a wonderful atmosphere as we were led downstream from source to sea, and from conflict to peace.
Somehow, reflecting the incredible diversity of nature, the programme managed to hold together; moving from the magnificence of Haydn's Creation to the silliness of On Ilkla Moor Baht'at (an accurate translation provided for us by a true Yorkshireman!) we came full circle via two very different but equally moving renditions of The Circle of Life by Elton John. The audience were invited to "Dip, dip and swing" which they did with alacrity.
Thank you to those who supported East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service, who provide a vital service for wildlife that becomes a casualty through no fault of its own.
Huge thanks to Veronica who has worked so hard to bring the best out of us; to Steve our Chair for his unswerving leadership, supported by our equally hard working committee. Thanks to all who have supported us through this year, especially Newberry Tully Estate Agents; we look forward to seeing you again for our Christmas concert on Saturday 6th December at St Leonard's Church for Puccini's magnificent Messa di Gloria.
