Encore Choir, Surbiton

Friendly community choir singing a wide range of songs, led by @CBeqMacD. We meet every Monday, 10-12 at St. Matthew’s Church, Surbiton. New members welcome.

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

As his roles as a Creative Director, Choral Director, Vocal Coach, Consultant, and one of the country’s most influential champions of music education, call him away, we know we have to let him go, and wish him the very best for the future. 4/4

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

In mid-February we say goodbye to our founding Musical Director Charles Béquignon-MacDougall after what will be 11.5 years at the helm of the choir. @CBeqMacD 1/4

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

the initiation of an informal performance each winter, then the establishing of public concerts, our 10 year anniversary and beyond, Charles has been with us on the journey. 3/4

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

Surbiton’s friendliest community choir seeks vibrant and dynamic musical director!

After more than 11 years at the helm, @CBeqMacD will step down as our director in February 2025.

All the details can be found in the advert (second and third images).

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

Surbiton’s friendliest community choir seeks vibrant and dynamic musical director!

After more than 11 years at the helm, @CBeqMacD will step down as our director in February 2025.

All the details can be found in the advert (second and third images).

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

Autumn Term starts 2nd September.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

Pop in for a free taster (of the singing and the cake!)

@CBeqMacD

#choir #communitychoir #surbiton #singing

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

The choir, our director @CBeqMacD, & accompanist Tom Jesty at the end of our summer concert - Harmonies of Earth and Soul - last night at St. Matthew’s Church. Thank you to everyone that came to support us: we loved having such a great audience with whom we could share our music!

[@MindbendingWellness @shaktimaragh]

So much fun #singing with @EncoreSurbiton tonight 🎵

Musical director @CBeqMacD got the audience singing in 4 part canon too!

#Encore is my fave way to start the week. Monday mornings won’t be the same in the summer holidays!

#SingingForFun #CommunityChoir #Surbiton #Concert

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

Shout-out for our director @CBeqMacD who has been appointed Creative Director of Gabrieli Roar!

[Gabrieli @GabrieliCandP]

We are delighted @CBeqMacD & @erd_27 will be expanding their roles to be Creative Directors of Gabrieli Roar.

Due to our ever-growing Roar programme, they will be working alongside @Paul_McCreesh on the strategic & artistic vision of Roar, creating more projects nationwide.

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

Singing ✅
Making friends ✅
Tea and Coffee ✅
Cake ✅
Lots of laughs ✅
Great variety of songs ✅
Monday morning ✅

Drop us a message if you’d like to know more about joining Encore for our weekly sessions (led by @CBeqMacD).

[Charles Béquignon-MacDougall @CBeqMacD]

Gabrieli Roar is going to reach more young people than ever this year! 🎉 🥳

If you’d like your young singers to come and take part in our extraordinary programmes, drop me a DM and we can explore options together. @GabrieliCandP

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

Our director and accompanist accidentally twinning at today’s rehearsal!

Even when not dressed the same, they’re quite a team, so if you want to experience the joy of working with them, come and join our choir!

@CBeqMacD

#choir #choral #singing #surbiton #twins

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

Singing ✅
Making friends ✅
Tea and Coffee ✅
Cake ✅
Lots of laughs ✅
Great variety of songs ✅
Monday morning ✅

Drop us a message if you’d like to know more about joining Encore for our weekly sessions (led by @CBeqMacD).

[@MindbendingWellness @shaktimaragh]

My happy place on a Monday morning…#singing with @EncoreSurbiton led by @CMacD82

Good for the soul, and I walk out of St Matthew’s Church still singing, whatever this week’s earworm is

#Encore #Surbiton #SingingForFun #CommunityChoir #StartYourWeekRight

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

A new term begins and we welcome our new accompanist Tom who will support our rehearsals and work alongside our director @CMacD82! Welcome Tom!

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

Some of the wonderful official photos of our 10th anniversary concert this time last week.

Bringing back the memories of such a special evening! @CMacD82

📸 : @RaggedDesign

#concert #surbiton #choir #10thbirthday

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

Thank you to everyone that came last night to support us & celebrate our 10th birthday with us! What a fabulous audience you were and it meant so much to us to have you all there. Here’s a snapshot of us in action last night under the direction of @CMacD82. 📸: @RaggedDesign

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

We are gearing up for our 10th anniversary concert!

Will you come and support us?

10th July 2023,
7pm,
St. Matthew’s Church, Surbiton.

ENTRY FREE.

#concert #surbiton #choir #communitychoir

[Encore Choir, Surbiton @EncoreSurbiton]

Join us for a celebration of Surbiton’s friendliest community choir, featuring our favourite choral repertoire from the last 10 years. The concert will also feature some solo songs sung by our director, award-winning tenor & conductor @charlesmacdougall.

Entry free!