Choirs

Exeter Philharmonic Choir

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is one of the UK’s oldest and leading large choruses. The choir’s main performance venue is Exeter Cathedral, working with top-class professional orchestras and soloists. The current season includes Verdi Requiem with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and four world-class soloists.

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The Laudate Choir

The Laudate Choir comprises young, talented singers from across the south east. It enjoys great success in London venues as well as further afield. Their annual sell-out charity Christmas concert is always much-anticipated. They recently collaborated with the brilliant Endelienta Baroque for a concert of music by Handel and Purcell.

“Laudate is another of those excellent English choirs…highly recommended”

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“Highly polished voices of Laudate”

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“The excellent Laudate”

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“A choir who can certainly get the hairs at the back of the neck to tingle”

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Winchester College Chapel Choir

Winchester College Chapel Choir is a British choir with a rich history that sings in the Chapel of Winchester College. The choir consists of 16 Quiristers (trebles) and older College students. The choir sings services in the College Chapel during term-time, alongside a busy schedule of recordings, broadcasts, concerts and tours. Here’s the choir performing in Winchester Cathedral in 2020:

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Professional singers and instrumentalists

Howard regularly organises professional singers and instrumentalists for public and private events. These have included weddings, funerals, corporate events and Christmas parties. Contact Howard for help, musical advice or a quote for any of your musical requirements.

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Kate / Soprano

Howard was an amazing leader and conductor – a joy to sing with, giving great leadership and encouragement.

Karl Jenkins 'Armed Man' Choral Workshop / Attendee

Howard has enabled us to perform with top UK ensembles including The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and The London Mozart Players. He is an excellent role model for conductors directing a large and ambitious amateur chorus.

Committee member / Exeter Philharmonic Choir

Exeter Philharmonic Choir has developed in so many ways since Howard became its MD in 2017. His choice of repertoire and his own high standards challenge the choir, taking us out of our comfort zone but in a way that blends kindness, good humour and a calm professionalism.

Howard is an exceptional conductor who knows how to encourage the best from the choir. He is creative and versatile when it comes to programming, it’s always a rewarding experience musically and socially.

I have sung for Howard for over 25 years. I have seen him interact with 8 to 80-year-olds and his relaxed, unflappable manner, brings out the best in all ages. He is a fantastic musician but has great trust in the musicianship of those he leads which results in outstanding collaborations.

Victoria / Soprano

Excellent director – Howard was engaging and very upbeat, making it an enjoyable day.

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In my 30 years’ experience of singing with top choral conductors in London and elsewhere, I’ve found very few who can match Howard’s rare combination of musical intelligence and an ability to connect and engage with singers.

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