The choir performed two concerts a year, a major work in the spring and a lighter Christmas concert. An early highlight was a performance in 1996 of François Poulenc’s glittering Gloria, conducted by Roger Stalman, which made a lasting impression on both singers and audience. Also memorable was the spring concert in 2003, a combined performance with Seaton Choral Society of JS Bach’s St John Passion directed by Leslie Baker. He was the Music Director of both choirs and as well as conducting also sang the part of the Evangelist.

 

Under Francis Burroughes, the Music Director from 2004 to 2010, the choir developed in quality and number of performances. Members recall with some pride November 2005, when they sang Handel’s Messiah on two consecutive days. This marathon effort was good for fund-raising but exhausting for all concerned.