Welcome to Hadleigh Choral Society 

 

We are a friendly mixed-voice choir that has been around for over 100 years.
 

Under the direction of Christopher Phelps, we perform a mainly classical repertoire with two concerts a year in the beautiful St Mary's Church, Hadleigh, with Colchester Symphony Orchestra and professional soloists. 

We also stage a summer programme of lighter music and a Christmas celebration.

Our very successful Mozart and Haydn concert in November was followed by a sociable, and musical, Celebration of Christmas. We had an equally successful performance of Dvořák's wonderful Requiem in March.  

Our autumn term begins on Tuesday 8th September and, as always, we welcome new singers. We will be singing an exciting programme of music by Vaughan Williams and Finzi.

You will find the Ansell Centre next to Hadleigh URC church in the Market Place, IP7 5DL.

Hadleigh Choral Society is so excited to have ILECS, Independent Lift and Escalator Consultants of Mistley, as our sponsor for the next year. As a charitable organisation we are always grateful for support from those who love what we do or simply want to give something back to the community. Our concerts are a wonderful opportunity for people to share the joys of uplifting music and we always welcome new choir members who may feel inspired to join us after one of our performances. Thank you ILECS, your support means a lot to us. 

 

OUR NEXT CONCERTS

 

AUTUMN CONCERT

Saturday 12 December 2026

7.30 pm

With the Colchester Symphony Orchestra (Leader: Farhad Moayedi)

Conductor: Christopher Phelps

Soloists to be announced

at

ST MARY’S CHURCH, HADLEIGH

Vaughan Williams: Hodie

Finzi: In Terra Pax

Vaughan Williams: Let All the World

For more information, including accessibility, phone 01473 823791

The address for the church is Church Street, IP7 5DT

Easiest parking is in the Magdalen Road car park, IP7 5BB. Walk across Magdalen Road down the pedestrian lane, cross the High Street into Church Street and you will see the church ahead of you.  Charges apply until 6.00 pm.

There are toilets in the church, including one accessible toilet.

 

SPRING CONCERT

Saturday 20 March 2027

7.30 pm

With the Colchester Symphony Orchestra

Conductor: Christopher Phelps

at

ST MARY’S CHURCH, HADLEIGH

Handel: Messiah

For more information, including accessibility, phone 01473 823791

The address for the church is Church Street, IP7 5DT

Easiest parking is in the Magdalen Road car park, IP7 5BB. Walk across Magdalen Road down the pedestrian lane, cross the High Street into Church Street and you will see the church ahead of you.  Charges apply until 6.00 pm.

There are toilets in the church, including one accessible toilet.