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  • End of an era for ECS as they bid farewell to Max Barley, their music director for 10 years.
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    End of an era for ECS as they bid farewell to Max Barley, their music director for 10 years.

    Last week was very eventful for ECS. On Thursday the Choir enjoyed their final rehearsal with Max (pictured here with Chair Sue Quirk) and presented him with a number of gifts, including a photo book featuring fliers from the 34 concerts he has conducted during his tenure. Then on Saturday Max conducted his final concert Continue reading

  • ECS Easter Concert – 18th April 2026

    ECS Easter Concert – 18th April 2026

    Concert starts at 7:30pm Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square, SW1X 9BZ Conducted by Max Barley Organ: Andrew Lenon Brahms A German Requiem Brahms’s longest composition and largest ensemble-work. Sung in German. Holy Trinity Church,Sloane Square, SW1X 9BZ Continue reading

  • New Director Announcement and Summer Arrangements
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    New Director Announcement and Summer Arrangements

    We are delighted that Naomi Butcher has accepted the post of Music Director for Eltham Choral Society.  Naomi is currently Music Director of Tonbridge Philharmonic Society, conductor of Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra Training Orchestra and conductor of Norfolk County Youth Orchestra Springboard programme.  She has also held the position of Music Director of Reigate and Redhill Continue reading