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 , Emily Smith. Emily is a graduate of the Royal College of Music, where she studied the piano and the cello. 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 2016.
Forthcoming
Rehearsals for the summer term start on 17th April. Join us at Stamford Methodist Church, Barn Hill, Stamford on Tuesday evenings, 7:45pm - 9:45pm. We will be preparing music for our summer concert, celebrating royal occasions. 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.
Our popular annual summer concert this year will celebrate the royal wedding, with Music for a Royal Occasion, including many favourite and well-known items, including two of Handel's Coronation anthems, and works by Parry and Stanford. There will also be chance for audience particpation, and themed refreshments will be served. An exciting and uplifting programme, not to be missed!
Tickets for all performances by Stamford Choral can be purchased from Stamford Arts Centre.Tel 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com
