Nayland Choir is an unauditioned SATB choir of about 40 singers, founded by Mandy Cook in 1994. It's tricky to define – a bit of a cross between a small choral society and a community choir! We sing a wide range of classical and sometimes lighter repertoire, always aiming to enjoy both the singing and the social side. For our most recent concert, we took our inspiration from the winter solstice and explored music from across the centuries, from Praetorius to Kate Rusby, along the theme of darkness into light. 

We are now preparing for a performance of Puccini's fabulous Messa di Gloria, in St James' Church, Nayland on Saturday March 29th at 5pm. Great sweeping tunes, and really enjoyable to sing! (Tickets available at naylandevents.org) 

In the summer we'll be back in the village hall for a concert on July 4th celebrating all things floral! We always welcome new members - whether you're an experienced singer or new to singing in parts - please get in touch on naylandchoir@gmail.com or come along to our first rehearsal next term on April 24th.

Previous concerts include:

• Shakespeare in Song, July 2024 - fittingly with food and wine!
• Mozart Requiem (with orchestra) March 2024. Our 30th anniversary celebration, to a sell-out audience! 
• Songs of Liberty 4th July 2023: a whistle-stop tour of music from folk song to opera to contemporary music theatre all on the theme of liberty and freedom.
• Fauré Requiem and other short pieces, March 2023
• 'Tis the Season - Christmas music from across Europe, Nayland Church 
• A Little Light Music : music - with a light supper - for a summer's evening by Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. 
• Platinum Anthems: Mozart Mass in C and Handel Coronation Anthem no 4, in St Marys Church Stoke by Nayland (March 2022)
• Oh Sing Joyfully! featuring Vivaldi Gloria, St James' Church Nayland, (November 2021)

Go to NaylandChoir.org for more information and to enquire about joining.