+ Croydon Philharmonic Choir

'The Choir was founded in 1914 by Alan Kirby and its first performance, of Handel's Messiah, was held for the benefit of Belgian refugees at the start of WW1. It soon became recognised as one of the best choirs in the country, particularly for its performances of Elgar ... We have around 100 members, both men and women, from a range of ages and backgrounds. We attract new members every year, while some members have been singing with us for forty years or more ... The choir has an extensive repertoire, ranging from baroque and classic choral pieces to contemporary and modern music ... We perform four concerts each year.'