South Devon Choir is a large, non-audition, mixed voice choir and in one form or another has been singing in this area since 1878.  The 2021-22 season was another milestone in the life of the Choir as we gathered together again following the Covid-19 pandemic and began the celebrations for our 150th Anniversary.

We rehearse on Thursday nights at Central Church, Tor Hill Road, Torquay from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Over the years the Choir has sung with many leading amateur and professional orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestras, the Bristol Symphony, the Bands of HM Grenadier Guards, Household Cavalry and Royal Marine Commandos, Lympstone.

Nearly all the historical oratorios, cantatas and choral works have been performed at concerts as well as 20th century compositions. The Choir has visited France four times including the Quimper Music Festival, has hosted choirs from Holland, France and the USA and created links with societies in Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire and North Yorkshire.

The Choir has actively encouraged local school choirs to participate in works which include parts written specially for young people.

We generally have three concerts a year with professional soloists. In addition, in June we run a choral workshop with the proceeds going to a local charity. The Choir has formed The Festival Orchestra, which is made up of professional players, and accompanies us at least for one concert a year.

Registered Charity No. 800116