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| Description |
Excelsis was formed in late 2007 following a meeting between Vivien and Peter Harrison, |
| organisers of Grayshott Concerts and Robert Lewis, Director of Music at St Edmund’s School. |
| Both Vivien and Peter had long wished for Grayshott to have its own chamber choir, which could |
| perform at their concerts and Robert was also keen to encourage this. |
| Following auditions in the Autumn months of 2007, Excelsis’ first performances were on |
| Christmas Eve with “Carols at Grayshott Spa”, followed by “Carols in the Square” in Grayshott. |
| Excelsis went on to make its debut appearance, for Grayshott Concerts just 12 weeks after |
| forming, with a performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria, receiving excellent reviews. |
| After a number of intimate performances at weddings over the summer period, in December 2008 |
| Excelsis performed with the Choristers of St Edmunds in a programme of Christmas music and |
| reading at “It’s Christmas” organised by Grayshott Concerts. |
| In March 2009, Excelsis had the honour of giving the first European performance by an amateur |
| choir of Stabat Mater by Dr Karl Jenkins. |
| Dr Jenkins attended the performance and said after the performance “for special praise, let me |
| single out the excellent Excelsis Choir”. |
| Whilst still maintaining a very close relationship with Grayshott Concerts, Excelsis is now looking |
| to perform independently and to a wider audience. |
| For further information or any enquiries, please contact Barbie McSean on 01428 606922 or email |
| barbie@excelsis-choir.co.uk |
| Refreshed |
06 January 2011 |
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