Hillingdon Choral Society

The members of the HCS all have at least two interests - the enjoyment of singing, and the performance of choral works for local audiences! We are an un-auditioned choir of enthusiastic singers, many experienced, some beginning their singing journey and some restarting singing after a long interval. All are welcome to join us. and and enjoy the fantastic experience of singing together. The repertoire is varied with an average of three concerts per year. The Winter Concert is a classic Christmas work (eg Messiah) with Christmas carols; Spring Concert - appropriate sacred music (eg. Requiems): Summer Concert - lighter music, such as famous opera choruses, show tunes, Gilbert and Sullivan or traditional folk songs. Over the years, the choir has performed the works of composers ranging alphabetically from Bach to Vivaldi by way of Bullard, Cherubini, Chilcott, Elgar, Gilbert and Sullivan, , Lehar, Lloyd-Webber, Orff, Poulenc, Rutter and many, many more. Sometimes we concentrate on one major work, on other occasions, several are featured. The Choir also arranges regular social events such as Christmas parties, local carol singing, informal get-togethers and quiz suppers. The choir, accompanied by members of Hillingdon Philharmonic Society has an impressive list of overseas tours, including Germany, Belgium, Holland, Czech Republic, Austria and Luxembourg. In 2024 we will be touring Belgium.