About Us
Founded in 1993, Laudamus Chamber Choir have enjoyed thirty years of musical success. The choir, originally an off-shoot of the parish choir of St Paul's, Addlestone, started with just eight singers, but over the past three decades has grown to it's current compliment of twenty-five. Its membership is no longer limited to those of the parish, but is now drawn from across Surrey and beyond. The choir still retains its close association with St Paul's Addlestone, rehearsing and holding their annual Come and Sing event in the church.
Performing regularly throughout Surrey, Laudamus has also given concerts in Sussex, Dorset, Hampshire, North Wales, South Wales, and in Holland. They had their London debut in December 2007, performing a Carol Concert at St Peter's Church, Eaton Square to raise funds for the Commonwealth Countries League. The choir returned to London in May 2008 performing at St John's Church, Waterloo where their programme included the world premier of The Dove composed by Reading-based composer David Breeze. Subsequently, Laudamus were invited to sing at the 'Mission to Seafarers' annual Christmas concert at St Michael Paternoster Royal, in the presence of HRH Princess Royal where the event raised £13,000.
Over the years, Laudamus Chamber Choir has undertaken a number of collaborative ventures, combining forces with Mosaic Chamber Choir, Woking; the Boys' Choir of St Paul's School, Addlestone; the Choir of Sir William Perkins School, Chertsey; and Walton and Oatlands Choral Society (now known as Walton Voices) amongst others. On several occasions the choir have worked with the Ashford Baroque Ensemble for performances of works such as Bach's St John Passion. Many of the choirs concerts support charities—local, national, and international.