Thanet Chamber Choir

Thanet Chamber Choir Thanet Chamber Choir is a group of around 30 experienced singers, creating rich, expressive choral music with clarity and passion.

Directed by Peter Futcher, we pride ourselves on performances that truly connect with audiences. Described as "One of the finest mixed voice choirs in Kent", the Thanet Chamber Choir consists of approximately 30 members, all of whom are experienced singers. The choir has built a reputation for giving high quality performances and sings a varied repertoire of works, ranging from the Renaissance era

(Tallis, Byrd, Victoria and Palestrina) through the Baroque and Romantic periods to living composers such as Chilcott, Lauridsen, Pärt and Whiteacre. We give at least four concerts each year and also perform at Cathedral services, weddings, and other special occasions. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings at The Vale United Reformed Church, Broadstairs. We are an auditioned choir and there is sometimes a waiting list for most voice parts, but we are always keen to hear from prospective new members.

03/04/2026

Delighted to see our Bass Soloist in Chilcott's St John Passion last weekend (Orlando Barton Hodges) warming up for Polyphony's Bach St John in London today.

The audience for our concert last night was treated to a feast in the shape of Bob Chilcott's St John Passion. As we ent...
29/03/2026

The audience for our concert last night was treated to a feast in the shape of Bob Chilcott's St John Passion. As we enter 'Holy Week' for some we are always reminded, regardless of our own beliefs, of the power of sacred choral music which forms a large part of the diet of many choirs. The stories, imagery and traditions of the Nativity and Passion have been a source of inspiration for choral composers for centuries and this work is no exception. Enjoy Bob Chilcott's Setting of "It is a Thing Most Wonderful".

A live archive recording from the Thanet Chamber Choir performance of Bob Chilcott's St John Passion on Saturday 28th March 2026 at St Andrew's Church, Readi...

27/03/2026

Experience one of the most enduring stories of all time. Bob Chilcott's St John Passion is a feast of music for voices but it is alsomuch more than that. It is a story of love, loss, family, sacrifice, humanity, tragedy, hope and joy. Thanet Chamber Choir and fantastic soloists bring the story alive at St Andrew's, Reading Street, on Saturday Evening.

26/03/2026

A Musical Experience, Sound Bath, Concert and Story intertwined with stunning harmonies, glorious voices and a beautiful setting...

24/03/2026
Meet our Soloists - We are delighted to welcome Orlando Barton Hodges (Jesus) and Charlie Eastwood (Evangelist) to sing ...
23/03/2026

Meet our Soloists - We are delighted to welcome Orlando Barton Hodges (Jesus) and Charlie Eastwood (Evangelist) to sing with us on Saturday. These excellent young performers are already making a name for themselves on the professional solo and choral circuit and we are delighted they are spending a day in Broadstairs with us to create these roles in Bob Chilcott's St John Passion.

Coming up soon! Thanet Chamber Choir is involved in a mass choir to take part in this extravaganza of Voices and Brass! ...
26/01/2026

Coming up soon! Thanet Chamber Choir is involved in a mass choir to take part in this extravaganza of Voices and Brass! Excellent repertoire and what promises to be an exhilarating concert. Please come and share it with us!

tickets available at: https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/.../gloria-canterbury.../
Sunday 15th March, 7pm start. Colyer-Fergusson Hall.

01/12/2025

I'm wondering if there might helpful choir out there from whom we could borrow or hire some copies for our Spring concert. We're looking for about thirty copies of Bob Chilcott's Jubilate and ten copies of Rutter's Gloria.

Come and join us at St Nicholas-at-Wade Church on December 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM for a festive celebration! Expect a progr...
30/11/2025

Come and join us at St Nicholas-at-Wade Church on December 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM for a festive celebration! Expect a programme of seasonal music both old and new.

In what has become something of an annual Christmas tradition, Thanet Chamber Choir is thrilled to be joined, once again, by the choir of Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Ramsgate.

Tickets available here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rejoice-and-be-merry-tickets-1865056818149

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Broadstairs
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Opening Hours

Monday 7:45pm - 9:45pm

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+447596645697

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