People
Musical DirectorJeremy Jepson studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, studying singing and the organ. He won several prizes and gained valuable experience assisting with the direction of the Academy Chamber Choir, sight-singing and choral classes, and accompanied and sang in master classes with world-class singers including Benjamin Luxon, James Bowman, Henry Herford and Patricia Rozario. Read more..
Accompanist
We are delighted to have as our accompanist , Jingle Gawley. Jingle is a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, where she studied piano. Read more..
Famous Musicians
Two of the most famous Stamfordians of the musical world have had some association with Stamford Choral. Although he never directed the choir, Sir Malcolm Sargent, the famous conductor, was President for twenty years. The composer Michael Tippett attended Stamford School, and was a past President of the society.
Sir Malcolm Sargent Trust
Since Malcolm Sargent’s death in 1967, the Society has sought to celebrate his contribution to music with the ‘Malcolm Sargent Concert’, a concert given in conjunction with the Stamford Endowed Schools Choral Society. This takes place every three years, and the next one will be performed in 2019.
Forthcoming
150 years ago in 1869, Stamford Choral Society performed it's first concert, Handel's "Messiah". This Christmas we will be performing this iconic piece to celebrate that anniversary with a period professional orchestra and an exciting line up of young soloists. See ticket information below for what promises to be a truly wonderful evening, not be missed.
Rehearsals for the Auntumn Term start on 3rd September at Stamford Methodist Church, Barn Hill, Stamford. We will be preparing Handel's Messiah for our next concert. New singers are always welcome in the opening weeks of each term, so please do come along, if you're interested in singing with us or email at stamfordchoral@gmail for further information.
Tickets for all performances by Stamford Choral can be purchased from Stamford Arts Centre.Tel 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com
