Concert Information - Previous concerts
Programme 2022
18 June 2022 - "All Creatures Great and Small". A selection of both sacred and modern pieces, from "The Blue Bird" to "Teddy Bears' Picnic" and even a cat duet which went down extremely well with both audience and choir. Solos from Abigail and Julie along with guest soloist Victoria, Carol gave two recitations and Angus gave a magnificent performance of "Born Free". It was a most eclectic programme which even included a variation on a Barbershop Quartet (as there were more than four singers participating!) An uplifting evening of music and a good finish to our first full live season since covid prevented us from meeting. Click here to read the review
19 March 2022 - "An Evening with Mr Handel". Well known Handel pieces and a tribute to HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee was the backdrop to this concert. Supported by the Henham Chamber Orchestra and with our soprano soloist Bryony Burnham, the audience enjoyed "Zadok", excerpts from "Messiah" and "The King shall Rejoice. The evening had a touch of sadness as we said goodbye to our Accompanist, Emma. Click here to read the review.
Programme 2021
11 December 2021 - "Christmas around the World". A selection of music from other countries as well as works by John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, Eriks Esenvalds and our very own James Corse whose new work "Night of Wonder" was given its world premiere. The usual audience Carols were sung but were a bit muted due to the need to wear face masks. This concert also included items by "Luminos", conducted by James Corse and we also had Imogen Key as solo violinist. Click here to read our review.
19 June 2021 - concert cancelled due to ongoing covid 19 pandemic
20 March 2021 - concert cancelled due to ongoing covid 19 pandemic
Programme 2020
There were no concerts in 2020 due to the covid 19 pandemic
Programme 2019
14 December 2019. "Christmas through the Ages" Selection of well known and lesser known Carols were performed. These included works by the late Peter Skellern, John Rutter and Bob Chilcot. James Corse conducted his own composition "Mark the Music", Shakespeare's words from "Merchant of Venice" put to music. Three of our members sang solos in the Chilcot - Abigail, Mads and Nick. We were also lucky to welcome young Joseph Pickard as our guest soloist. The audience were not left out however with well known Carols being sung with gusto. Click here to read the review.
22 June 2019 : "Music from Stage and Screen". A selection of well known pieces that have a link to films and television programmes from "O Fortuna" from "Carmina Burana" which will have been recognised by viewers of "The X Factor", though to "The Vicar of Dibley" theme tune of "The Lord is my Shepherd" as arranged by Howard Goodall. Special guests for this concert were the Kent Police Band who opened the concert with "Parade of the Charioteers" from the film "Ben Hur" and also entertained the audience with "The Sweeney" theme tune. Audience, choir and band joined in the finale by singing, with great gusto "Jerusalem". All soloists came from the ranks of the choir for this concert. Click here to read the review.
23 March 2019. "Hope and Light in Harmony". Accompanied by the Henham Orchestra, the concert opened with Faure "Requiem". Featuring Baritone soloist, Jim Clements and Soprano Soloist Suzy Johnson. The second half opened with the premiere of our very own James Corse's new choral and orchestral work "Southfield Mass" written for the girls of Tunbridge Wells' Girls Grammar School Choir who performed it, accompanied by the Henham Orchestra, under the baton of their Music Director, Sue Waddington. The evening finished with composer, Morten Lauridsen's "Lux Aeterna". Click here to read the review.
Programme 2018
15 December 2018. "A Family Christmas". Our Christmas concert began with Britten's "Ceremony of Carols" and this was accompanied by Ellen Smith, Harpist. Along with our usual audience Carols, we were joined by the Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School choir , who sang, amongst other items a re-working of "Lully Lullay" by our very own James Corse. Emma provided our piano accompaniment as usual. Click here to read the review.
17 November 2018. "Armistice Concert". We joined with Cranbrook Choral Society and the Cranbrook Sinfonia in St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The Orchestra opened the evening with Elgar's "Serenade for Strings" and this was followed by Tippett's "Five Spirituals" sung unaccompanied.. After a very short interval, the Jenkins' "Armed Man" was performed. Our soloists were Rebekah Smith, Soprano, George Bartle, Tenor, and Will Pate, Bass. The first half was conducted by Jeffery Gray, Music Director for Cranbrook and the second half by Kevin Ashman, Music Director for Paddock Wood. This concert also welcomed Dr Hafiz Upmani, Imam of Maidstone Mosque who sang the traditional Call to Prayer which is the second movement of the "Armed Man".
23 June 2018: "Music for a Summer Evening". From Vivaldi to Vaughan Williams, Tallis to Tippett, and a three minute version of Handel's "Messiah", this concert was a mix of choir items and solo pieces from choir members Jennifer (Alto) and James (Bass). The concert also featured solo items from Kevin and Emma. And the sun shone!
Click here to read the review.
17 March 2018. "An Evening with Mozart". Accompanied by the Henham Orchestra,and soloists (Rebekah Smith, Caroline Daggett, Laurence Panter and Max Loble) the programme began with "Ave Verum Corpus". Rebekah then sang "Alleluia" from Mozart's "Exultate Jubilate". She was accompanied by Caroline Veall on the piano. Mozart's "Requiem" completed this concert. Click here to read the Review.
Programme 2017
16 December 2017. "Christmas Joy". Bach's "Christmas Cantata No 63". "Heaven Hath Answering Music", a trilogy of Christina Rossetti texts put to music by James Corse, one of our Basses. A selection of Choir and Audience Carols.
Soloists - Rebekah Smith, Laurence Panter and Michael Lafferty. Accompanied by the Henham Orchestra with piano accompaniment by Emma Davis. Click here to read the review
24 June 2017. "Around the world in 80 minutes". A miscellany of music from madrigals to musicals, via opera and choral works. Accompanied by Paul Jeffery, his last concert with us after 22 years as its accompanist. The programme also included three solo pieces by George Harrington on the Tuba. The concert ended with the second performance of our own James Corse's "Monsal Blessing". Click here to read the review.
18 March 2017. "Darkness to Light". A performance of Sir John Stainer's "Crucifixion", David Pennant's "Resurrection" and James Corse's "Monsal Blessing. Organ accompaniment - Paul Jeffery. Soloists ' Rebekah Smith,
Guy Elliott and Niall Anderson. Read the review here : Easter 2017. To listen to a recording of "Monsal Blessing" please click here
Programme 2016
10 December 2016. "Christmas Joy". Traditional and contemporary carols for choir and audience. Excerpts from Handel's "Messiah". Accompanied by Paul Jeffery and Jack Gonzales-Harding. Solo pieces sung by Rebekah Smith. Supported by the Bloomsbury Brass Quintet. Click here to read the review.
25th June 2016. "A Night at the Opera". A collaboration with Matchbox Opera under the baton of Dean Waller. An evening of well known choruses from various operas with solos provided by Matchbox Opera members and our very own Angus Morton. It was unfortunate that Jong-Gyung Park was indisposed but at the eleventh hour, her husband, Anthony Zerpa-Falcon, stepped in as piano Accompanist. A very enjoyable evening.
12th March 2016 - Baroque Spectacular. The programme comprised: Vivaldi - Magnificat, Purcell - Come Ye Sons of Art, Handel - Coronation Anthems & The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba. The concert was conducted by Paul Showell. Soloists: Gillian Webster (soprano), Louise Crane (Alto), Daniel Meades (tenor), Michael White (bass). Chamber Organ- Paul Jeffery and Henham Chamber Orchestra. Click here to read a review of the concert.
Programmes 2015
12th December 2015 - The Glory of Christmas. The programme comprised: Vivaldi Gloria & carols from around the world with Guests: TGS Motet Choir & Rachel Balcombe (soprano/oboe), Megan Pitts (soprano), Josie Hawthorn (mezzo soprano), Kevin Ashman (trumpet), Hannah Morten (cello),Paul Jeffery (organ/piano). Click here to read a review of the concert.
27th June 2015 - A Night at The Movies. The programme comprised a variety of musical compositions featured in movies dating back from the 1920s to the current day. Click here to read a review of the concert. Click here to watch a video recording of the first half of the concert. Password PWCS2015
21st March 2015 - PWCS Sings Haydn. The programme comprised: "Requiem" by Johann Michael Haydn, "Recorder Concerto in F" with Sophie Westbrook (BBC Young Musician Finalist 2014), Maria Thérèsa Mass" by Franz Joseph Haydn. Soloists in the Haydn compositions were Rebecca Mitchell (soprano), Harriet Webb (mezzo soprano), Gary Marriott (tenor), Michael White (baritone). Organ continuo - Paul Jeffery. Henham Orchestra (leader; Anri Martis). Click here to read a review of the concert.
Programmes 2013
13th December 2014- The Glory of Christmas. The programme comprised: "A Christmas Cantata" by Geoffrey Bush (1920-1998) with oboe accompanist Sheila Marshall and Christmas Carols with audience participation. The guest spotlight was TGS year 11 Chamber Choir.
28th June 2014 - Midsummer Miscellany 60s & 70s Music. The programme comprised: Bernstein "Chichester Psalms" with harp, percussion & organ. Jane Lister (harp), Serge Vuille (percussion), Jon Rawles (organ), Megan Pitts (soprano). Also featuring SMASH from Paddock Wood Primary School. "Bohemian Rhapsody" (arr, Brymer) with Piers Hudson (guitar) & Serge Vuille (drums). 60's & 70's music comprised "Softly as I leave you" Angus Morton (baritone solo), Lennon & McCartney medley (choir) with Serge Vuille (drums). "Where is love?" Lionel Bart (arr. Darren Bartlett) (choir). Guest spotlight, Mike Chandler (vocals/piano/guitar). Simon & Garfunkel Medley (choir) with Serge Vuille (drums). FINALE "All you need is love" Lennon & McCartney
22nd March 2014 - Harmony of the Heavens. The concert comprised: Rossini "Stabat Mater", Parry "Blest pair of sirens" and Bizet "L'Arlésienne Suite No1". Soloists in the Rossini were Rebecca Mitchell (soprano), Harriet Webb (mezzo soprano), Paul Smy (tenor), Graham Dinnage (bass). Henham Orchestra (leader: Anri Martis), Piano: Paul Jeffery. Click here to read reviews of the concert.
Programmes 2013
14th December 2013 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Click here to read a review of this concert. The concert comprised: Vaughan Williams "The First Nowell", Guests from the Judd School playing "Mozart Horn concerto No2", Robert Blyth (horn). Playing Verrano Porteno's "Astor Piazzolla" Haydn Crouchman (classical guitar) ~ Christmas Carols with audience participation.
22nd June 2013 - Fiesta De La Musica ~ Click here to read a review of this concert. The programme comprised: Mascalls Samba Band ~ Clive Harvey - Flamenco guitar ~ (PWCS) Misa Criolla: Ariel Ramirez - Pable Strong (tenor), Harriet Caisley (percussion) ~ Brenchley & Matfield School Ensemble - Guantanamera, Viva la Musica ~ TGS Swing Band - Oye Como Va, Mi Primera Salsa, Sofrito ~ (PWCS) Alleluia from Brazilian Psalm: Jean Berger ~ Paddock Wood Primary School Choir - Are you afraid of the dark?~ (PWCS) America: Leonard Bernstein ~ Grand Finale - El Condor Pasa : arr Adrian Pitts. Art display Mexican muralism, Huichol art. Click here to view the Art display.
23rd March 2013 - In Heavenly Peace ~Click here to read a review of the concert. The programme comprised: John Rutter "Requiem" ,Faure "Cantique de Jean Racine", Elgar "Ave verum corpus natum", Franck "Panis Angelicus", Monteverdi "Cantate Domino", Byrd "Sacderdotes Domini", Elgar "Sospiri", Boyce "Symphony No 1 in B major"
Programmes 2012
15th Decembert 2012 - The Glory of Christmas ~ The concert comprised: Peterson "Night of miracles" ~ Lauridsen "O magnum mysterium", Parish Pealers: handbell ringers ~ Christmas Carols with audience participation.
16th June 2012 - Choral Spectacular ~ The concert comprised: Andrew Loyd Webber in Concert ~ Gershwin at the Opera~ Gershwin swing set~Gershwin in love ~Encores for Choirs~ Faure Pavane~Handel: Zadock the priest. Guest choirs: The Glee Club (Paddock Wood Primary School), The Nineteen (Paddock Wood Primary School) & Leigh Cantores.
24th March 2012 - Green & Pleasant Land ~ Haydn: The Creation ~ Ralph Vaughan Williams: English Folk Song Suite ~ Adrian Pitts: Wealden Ways ~ Sir Hubert Parry: Jerusalem.
Programmes 2011
10th December 2011 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Charpentier Midnight Mass for Christmas & Christmas Carols with audience participation.
18th June 2011 - Summer Choral Showcase ~ Monteverdi, Byrd. Medleys from Guys & Dolls & Les Miserables etc.
26th March 2011 - War & Peace ~ Haydn: "Nelson" Mass, Vivaldi: Double Trumpet Concerto, Faure Requiem.
Programmes 2010
11th December 2010 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Christmas music with audience carols
26th June 2010 - Voices of Africa ~ Music from & inspired by Africa.
20th March 2010 - Passion Power Glory~ Mozart "Coronation Mass", Haydn Symphony No 26 (Lamentatione), Bruckner: Motets, Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus.
Programmes 2009
12th December 2009 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Christmas music with audience carols
27th June 2009 - "Our Favourite Things" Songs from Opera & Musicals
28th March 2009 - "The Power & The Glory" Vivaldi - Gloria~Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending ~ Mozart - Requiem.
Programmes 2008
13th December 2008 - Family Christmas Celebration and The Glory of Christmas ~Handel - Messiah Part 1 (Highlights) ~ Christmas music with audience carols
7th June 2008 - On the Beat! A Musical Miscellany for Choir and Brass ~Popular music including Choruses from the Messiah, Opera choruses ~ Vaughan Williams Five English Folk Songs and ‘In The Mood’- music by Cole Porter, Fats Waller and others.
29th March 2008 - Spring Concert with String Orchestra ~ Mozart - Missa Brevis K194, ~ Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs, ~ Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music, ~ Elgar - Serenade for Strings
Programmes 2007
15th December 2007 - Family Christmas Celebration and The Glory of Christmas.~ Schutz - The Christmas Story, ~ Christmas carols
23rd June 2007 - An English Summer Serenade ~ Vaughan Williams - Five English Folk Songs, ~ Part songs and madrigals
31st March 2007 - Walking with Giants ~ Schubert - Magnificat D486, ~ Mozart - Symphony no. 40, ~ Beethoven - Mass in C major op. 86
Programmes 2006
16th December 2006 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Elizabeth Poston - The Nativity
17th June 2006 - Summer Magic ~ Vaughan Williams - In Windsor Forest, ~ Horovitz - Horrortorio
8th April 2006 - Mozart - Vesperae solennes de Confessore ~ Schubert - Mass in G
Programmes 2005
10th December 2005 - Christmas Concert ~ George Malcolm - Missa ad Praesepe plus other seasonal pieces and carols for all to sing
18th June 2005 - A concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consecration of St Andrew's Church and the 25th anniversary of the founding of Paddock Wood Choral Society.
9th March 2005 - Easter Concert ~ Stainer - Crucifixion, ~ Rutter - Requiem
18 June 2022 - "All Creatures Great and Small". A selection of both sacred and modern pieces, from "The Blue Bird" to "Teddy Bears' Picnic" and even a cat duet which went down extremely well with both audience and choir. Solos from Abigail and Julie along with guest soloist Victoria, Carol gave two recitations and Angus gave a magnificent performance of "Born Free". It was a most eclectic programme which even included a variation on a Barbershop Quartet (as there were more than four singers participating!) An uplifting evening of music and a good finish to our first full live season since covid prevented us from meeting. Click here to read the review
19 March 2022 - "An Evening with Mr Handel". Well known Handel pieces and a tribute to HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee was the backdrop to this concert. Supported by the Henham Chamber Orchestra and with our soprano soloist Bryony Burnham, the audience enjoyed "Zadok", excerpts from "Messiah" and "The King shall Rejoice. The evening had a touch of sadness as we said goodbye to our Accompanist, Emma. Click here to read the review.
Programme 2021
11 December 2021 - "Christmas around the World". A selection of music from other countries as well as works by John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, Eriks Esenvalds and our very own James Corse whose new work "Night of Wonder" was given its world premiere. The usual audience Carols were sung but were a bit muted due to the need to wear face masks. This concert also included items by "Luminos", conducted by James Corse and we also had Imogen Key as solo violinist. Click here to read our review.
19 June 2021 - concert cancelled due to ongoing covid 19 pandemic
20 March 2021 - concert cancelled due to ongoing covid 19 pandemic
Programme 2020
There were no concerts in 2020 due to the covid 19 pandemic
Programme 2019
14 December 2019. "Christmas through the Ages" Selection of well known and lesser known Carols were performed. These included works by the late Peter Skellern, John Rutter and Bob Chilcot. James Corse conducted his own composition "Mark the Music", Shakespeare's words from "Merchant of Venice" put to music. Three of our members sang solos in the Chilcot - Abigail, Mads and Nick. We were also lucky to welcome young Joseph Pickard as our guest soloist. The audience were not left out however with well known Carols being sung with gusto. Click here to read the review.
22 June 2019 : "Music from Stage and Screen". A selection of well known pieces that have a link to films and television programmes from "O Fortuna" from "Carmina Burana" which will have been recognised by viewers of "The X Factor", though to "The Vicar of Dibley" theme tune of "The Lord is my Shepherd" as arranged by Howard Goodall. Special guests for this concert were the Kent Police Band who opened the concert with "Parade of the Charioteers" from the film "Ben Hur" and also entertained the audience with "The Sweeney" theme tune. Audience, choir and band joined in the finale by singing, with great gusto "Jerusalem". All soloists came from the ranks of the choir for this concert. Click here to read the review.
23 March 2019. "Hope and Light in Harmony". Accompanied by the Henham Orchestra, the concert opened with Faure "Requiem". Featuring Baritone soloist, Jim Clements and Soprano Soloist Suzy Johnson. The second half opened with the premiere of our very own James Corse's new choral and orchestral work "Southfield Mass" written for the girls of Tunbridge Wells' Girls Grammar School Choir who performed it, accompanied by the Henham Orchestra, under the baton of their Music Director, Sue Waddington. The evening finished with composer, Morten Lauridsen's "Lux Aeterna". Click here to read the review.
Programme 2018
15 December 2018. "A Family Christmas". Our Christmas concert began with Britten's "Ceremony of Carols" and this was accompanied by Ellen Smith, Harpist. Along with our usual audience Carols, we were joined by the Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School choir , who sang, amongst other items a re-working of "Lully Lullay" by our very own James Corse. Emma provided our piano accompaniment as usual. Click here to read the review.
17 November 2018. "Armistice Concert". We joined with Cranbrook Choral Society and the Cranbrook Sinfonia in St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The Orchestra opened the evening with Elgar's "Serenade for Strings" and this was followed by Tippett's "Five Spirituals" sung unaccompanied.. After a very short interval, the Jenkins' "Armed Man" was performed. Our soloists were Rebekah Smith, Soprano, George Bartle, Tenor, and Will Pate, Bass. The first half was conducted by Jeffery Gray, Music Director for Cranbrook and the second half by Kevin Ashman, Music Director for Paddock Wood. This concert also welcomed Dr Hafiz Upmani, Imam of Maidstone Mosque who sang the traditional Call to Prayer which is the second movement of the "Armed Man".
23 June 2018: "Music for a Summer Evening". From Vivaldi to Vaughan Williams, Tallis to Tippett, and a three minute version of Handel's "Messiah", this concert was a mix of choir items and solo pieces from choir members Jennifer (Alto) and James (Bass). The concert also featured solo items from Kevin and Emma. And the sun shone!
Click here to read the review.
17 March 2018. "An Evening with Mozart". Accompanied by the Henham Orchestra,and soloists (Rebekah Smith, Caroline Daggett, Laurence Panter and Max Loble) the programme began with "Ave Verum Corpus". Rebekah then sang "Alleluia" from Mozart's "Exultate Jubilate". She was accompanied by Caroline Veall on the piano. Mozart's "Requiem" completed this concert. Click here to read the Review.
Programme 2017
16 December 2017. "Christmas Joy". Bach's "Christmas Cantata No 63". "Heaven Hath Answering Music", a trilogy of Christina Rossetti texts put to music by James Corse, one of our Basses. A selection of Choir and Audience Carols.
Soloists - Rebekah Smith, Laurence Panter and Michael Lafferty. Accompanied by the Henham Orchestra with piano accompaniment by Emma Davis. Click here to read the review
24 June 2017. "Around the world in 80 minutes". A miscellany of music from madrigals to musicals, via opera and choral works. Accompanied by Paul Jeffery, his last concert with us after 22 years as its accompanist. The programme also included three solo pieces by George Harrington on the Tuba. The concert ended with the second performance of our own James Corse's "Monsal Blessing". Click here to read the review.
18 March 2017. "Darkness to Light". A performance of Sir John Stainer's "Crucifixion", David Pennant's "Resurrection" and James Corse's "Monsal Blessing. Organ accompaniment - Paul Jeffery. Soloists ' Rebekah Smith,
Guy Elliott and Niall Anderson. Read the review here : Easter 2017. To listen to a recording of "Monsal Blessing" please click here
Programme 2016
10 December 2016. "Christmas Joy". Traditional and contemporary carols for choir and audience. Excerpts from Handel's "Messiah". Accompanied by Paul Jeffery and Jack Gonzales-Harding. Solo pieces sung by Rebekah Smith. Supported by the Bloomsbury Brass Quintet. Click here to read the review.
25th June 2016. "A Night at the Opera". A collaboration with Matchbox Opera under the baton of Dean Waller. An evening of well known choruses from various operas with solos provided by Matchbox Opera members and our very own Angus Morton. It was unfortunate that Jong-Gyung Park was indisposed but at the eleventh hour, her husband, Anthony Zerpa-Falcon, stepped in as piano Accompanist. A very enjoyable evening.
12th March 2016 - Baroque Spectacular. The programme comprised: Vivaldi - Magnificat, Purcell - Come Ye Sons of Art, Handel - Coronation Anthems & The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba. The concert was conducted by Paul Showell. Soloists: Gillian Webster (soprano), Louise Crane (Alto), Daniel Meades (tenor), Michael White (bass). Chamber Organ- Paul Jeffery and Henham Chamber Orchestra. Click here to read a review of the concert.
Programmes 2015
12th December 2015 - The Glory of Christmas. The programme comprised: Vivaldi Gloria & carols from around the world with Guests: TGS Motet Choir & Rachel Balcombe (soprano/oboe), Megan Pitts (soprano), Josie Hawthorn (mezzo soprano), Kevin Ashman (trumpet), Hannah Morten (cello),Paul Jeffery (organ/piano). Click here to read a review of the concert.
27th June 2015 - A Night at The Movies. The programme comprised a variety of musical compositions featured in movies dating back from the 1920s to the current day. Click here to read a review of the concert. Click here to watch a video recording of the first half of the concert. Password PWCS2015
21st March 2015 - PWCS Sings Haydn. The programme comprised: "Requiem" by Johann Michael Haydn, "Recorder Concerto in F" with Sophie Westbrook (BBC Young Musician Finalist 2014), Maria Thérèsa Mass" by Franz Joseph Haydn. Soloists in the Haydn compositions were Rebecca Mitchell (soprano), Harriet Webb (mezzo soprano), Gary Marriott (tenor), Michael White (baritone). Organ continuo - Paul Jeffery. Henham Orchestra (leader; Anri Martis). Click here to read a review of the concert.
Programmes 2013
13th December 2014- The Glory of Christmas. The programme comprised: "A Christmas Cantata" by Geoffrey Bush (1920-1998) with oboe accompanist Sheila Marshall and Christmas Carols with audience participation. The guest spotlight was TGS year 11 Chamber Choir.
28th June 2014 - Midsummer Miscellany 60s & 70s Music. The programme comprised: Bernstein "Chichester Psalms" with harp, percussion & organ. Jane Lister (harp), Serge Vuille (percussion), Jon Rawles (organ), Megan Pitts (soprano). Also featuring SMASH from Paddock Wood Primary School. "Bohemian Rhapsody" (arr, Brymer) with Piers Hudson (guitar) & Serge Vuille (drums). 60's & 70's music comprised "Softly as I leave you" Angus Morton (baritone solo), Lennon & McCartney medley (choir) with Serge Vuille (drums). "Where is love?" Lionel Bart (arr. Darren Bartlett) (choir). Guest spotlight, Mike Chandler (vocals/piano/guitar). Simon & Garfunkel Medley (choir) with Serge Vuille (drums). FINALE "All you need is love" Lennon & McCartney
22nd March 2014 - Harmony of the Heavens. The concert comprised: Rossini "Stabat Mater", Parry "Blest pair of sirens" and Bizet "L'Arlésienne Suite No1". Soloists in the Rossini were Rebecca Mitchell (soprano), Harriet Webb (mezzo soprano), Paul Smy (tenor), Graham Dinnage (bass). Henham Orchestra (leader: Anri Martis), Piano: Paul Jeffery. Click here to read reviews of the concert.
Programmes 2013
14th December 2013 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Click here to read a review of this concert. The concert comprised: Vaughan Williams "The First Nowell", Guests from the Judd School playing "Mozart Horn concerto No2", Robert Blyth (horn). Playing Verrano Porteno's "Astor Piazzolla" Haydn Crouchman (classical guitar) ~ Christmas Carols with audience participation.
22nd June 2013 - Fiesta De La Musica ~ Click here to read a review of this concert. The programme comprised: Mascalls Samba Band ~ Clive Harvey - Flamenco guitar ~ (PWCS) Misa Criolla: Ariel Ramirez - Pable Strong (tenor), Harriet Caisley (percussion) ~ Brenchley & Matfield School Ensemble - Guantanamera, Viva la Musica ~ TGS Swing Band - Oye Como Va, Mi Primera Salsa, Sofrito ~ (PWCS) Alleluia from Brazilian Psalm: Jean Berger ~ Paddock Wood Primary School Choir - Are you afraid of the dark?~ (PWCS) America: Leonard Bernstein ~ Grand Finale - El Condor Pasa : arr Adrian Pitts. Art display Mexican muralism, Huichol art. Click here to view the Art display.
23rd March 2013 - In Heavenly Peace ~Click here to read a review of the concert. The programme comprised: John Rutter "Requiem" ,Faure "Cantique de Jean Racine", Elgar "Ave verum corpus natum", Franck "Panis Angelicus", Monteverdi "Cantate Domino", Byrd "Sacderdotes Domini", Elgar "Sospiri", Boyce "Symphony No 1 in B major"
Programmes 2012
15th Decembert 2012 - The Glory of Christmas ~ The concert comprised: Peterson "Night of miracles" ~ Lauridsen "O magnum mysterium", Parish Pealers: handbell ringers ~ Christmas Carols with audience participation.
16th June 2012 - Choral Spectacular ~ The concert comprised: Andrew Loyd Webber in Concert ~ Gershwin at the Opera~ Gershwin swing set~Gershwin in love ~Encores for Choirs~ Faure Pavane~Handel: Zadock the priest. Guest choirs: The Glee Club (Paddock Wood Primary School), The Nineteen (Paddock Wood Primary School) & Leigh Cantores.
24th March 2012 - Green & Pleasant Land ~ Haydn: The Creation ~ Ralph Vaughan Williams: English Folk Song Suite ~ Adrian Pitts: Wealden Ways ~ Sir Hubert Parry: Jerusalem.
Programmes 2011
10th December 2011 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Charpentier Midnight Mass for Christmas & Christmas Carols with audience participation.
18th June 2011 - Summer Choral Showcase ~ Monteverdi, Byrd. Medleys from Guys & Dolls & Les Miserables etc.
26th March 2011 - War & Peace ~ Haydn: "Nelson" Mass, Vivaldi: Double Trumpet Concerto, Faure Requiem.
Programmes 2010
11th December 2010 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Christmas music with audience carols
26th June 2010 - Voices of Africa ~ Music from & inspired by Africa.
20th March 2010 - Passion Power Glory~ Mozart "Coronation Mass", Haydn Symphony No 26 (Lamentatione), Bruckner: Motets, Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus.
Programmes 2009
12th December 2009 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Christmas music with audience carols
27th June 2009 - "Our Favourite Things" Songs from Opera & Musicals
28th March 2009 - "The Power & The Glory" Vivaldi - Gloria~Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending ~ Mozart - Requiem.
Programmes 2008
13th December 2008 - Family Christmas Celebration and The Glory of Christmas ~Handel - Messiah Part 1 (Highlights) ~ Christmas music with audience carols
7th June 2008 - On the Beat! A Musical Miscellany for Choir and Brass ~Popular music including Choruses from the Messiah, Opera choruses ~ Vaughan Williams Five English Folk Songs and ‘In The Mood’- music by Cole Porter, Fats Waller and others.
29th March 2008 - Spring Concert with String Orchestra ~ Mozart - Missa Brevis K194, ~ Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs, ~ Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music, ~ Elgar - Serenade for Strings
Programmes 2007
15th December 2007 - Family Christmas Celebration and The Glory of Christmas.~ Schutz - The Christmas Story, ~ Christmas carols
23rd June 2007 - An English Summer Serenade ~ Vaughan Williams - Five English Folk Songs, ~ Part songs and madrigals
31st March 2007 - Walking with Giants ~ Schubert - Magnificat D486, ~ Mozart - Symphony no. 40, ~ Beethoven - Mass in C major op. 86
Programmes 2006
16th December 2006 - The Glory of Christmas ~ Elizabeth Poston - The Nativity
17th June 2006 - Summer Magic ~ Vaughan Williams - In Windsor Forest, ~ Horovitz - Horrortorio
8th April 2006 - Mozart - Vesperae solennes de Confessore ~ Schubert - Mass in G
Programmes 2005
10th December 2005 - Christmas Concert ~ George Malcolm - Missa ad Praesepe plus other seasonal pieces and carols for all to sing
18th June 2005 - A concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consecration of St Andrew's Church and the 25th anniversary of the founding of Paddock Wood Choral Society.
9th March 2005 - Easter Concert ~ Stainer - Crucifixion, ~ Rutter - Requiem