Welcome to the Shoreham Oratorio Choir
About us
Shoreham Oratorio Choir is part of Shoreham’s rich musical heritage, performing works in the fine tradition of the classical choral repertory. S.O.C was first formed in 1961, when the choirs from St. Nicolas Church and the Church of St. Mary de Haura combined for a special concert.
Who we are
The choir is currently led by professional musicians, our Musical Director, Lucia Švecová, and our Accompanist, Tim Nail.
If you would like to join our long established choir of about 60 singers, new voices (soprano, alto, tenor or bass) are always welcome.
In addition to singing ability we look for enthusiasm and a commitment to rehearsals. There is no audition.
What we do
A selection of events and press articles
Collaborations 
Concerts 
Garden parties 
Fundraisers 
Online rehearsals 
Special Events
What we sing
The choir has performed many well known pieces, including the Mozart Requiem, the Verdi Requiem and the Faure Requiem. Other recent concerts have included the Handel Messiah, The Armed Man (by Karl Jenkins), the Haydn Nelson Mass and works by Rossini and Berlioz.
Where we Have performed
St Mary de Haura, Shoreham-by-Sea 
Shoreham Methodist (rehearsals) 
St Michael & All Angels, Brighton 
Royal Albert Hall, London 
Lancing College Chapel 
Bugenhagen, Germany 
East St, Shoreham 
St Nicolas’, Shoreham 
St Peters, Upper Beeding
Performances at Christmas and Easter are given in Shoreham-by-Sea’s St. Mary de Haura Church and during the Adur Festival in June, the choir often performs in the Lancing College Chapel. Occasionally, we also perform at various indoor and outdoor events around Sussex, including church fundraisers. We rehearse at the Methodist Church.
