Our repertoire
We offer a number of programmes to suit different groups or occasions. In addition to the standard programmes listed below we will be happy to tailor our performance to your specific requirements - just contact our Secretary, who will be glad to help.
1. A concert of songs and readings
This is a performance lasting about 1-1½ hours with an interval.
A concert of this type could have a theme, such as 'Music and Verse for a Summer Evening'.
2. Outdoor performances in 17th Century costume
The songs involved here would be mainly those appropriate to the costume - 17th Century or earlier, and sung in groups of about 10 pieces, with breaks between.
This is not intended as a concert performance, but just music to which passers-by might stop to listen.
3. Particular types of songs
Short, 30-minute recitals of, for example:
Madrigals - these 16th and 17th Century intricate love songs were extremely popular at the time.
Part-songs - 17th , 18th and 19th Century examples, which provide a contrasting style, sometimes humorous and drawing on a wide range of poetry.
4. Illustrated talks
If audiences wish, we can offer programmes which combine our music with a look at its history and context. For example, we can explain more about the costumes we wear, the stories of different composers and the way choral music has developed over the centuries.
This sort of illustrated talk will appeal to history groups as well as music and general interest groups.
The talk can be tailored to different needs and the time available.