Who we are:

We are a sociable and enthusiastic group who enjoy singing together. Our Choir welcomes men and women across a wide vocal range. Our repertoire is a mix of songs performed in unison and those sung in harmony between 4 sections: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

It is not a requirement for Choir members to read music (but it’s always surprising how much more familiar music scores can become when rehearsing!). Music scores are available from the Choir’s comprehensive library.

Where we meet and when:

The Choir meets for rehearsals at the Liss Infants School Hall (Hill Brow Road, Liss GU33 7LQ) at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays, during term time. 

Rehearsal dates for the current season are shown on the Rehearsal Calendar tab.

What we sing:

There are lots of songs that we sing just for fun. When a concert invitation arrives, we start to focus on the chosen song set so as to be ready for the occasion. At the Jubilee Celebration Concerts, for example, we did songs from the 1940s and 1950s, such as “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square”, “In the Mood” and “Sentimental Journey”.

To give you an idea of a typical rehearsal, the current song list includes:

• “The Music of the Night” – from “The Phantom of the Opera”
• “The Rhythm of Life” – Cy Coleman (from “Sweet Charity”)
• “The Sound of Silence” – Simon & Garfunkel
• “My Fair Lady” – Medley – Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe
• “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” – from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
• “Some Enchanted Evening” – from “South Pacific”
• “Can’t Help Falling In Love” – Elvis Presley
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” – Medley – Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber

Movers and shakers:

As of June 2025, we have appointed our new Music Director, Fraser Ellson. He brings lots of experience to the role, being a choir conductor in several schools and church services. He is the professional Tenor Lay Clerk at Guildford Cathedral, so wait till you hear him sing!

As Musical Accompanist, we are lucky to have Malcolm Quiney, a versatile pianist who plies his trade at venues in the area. He accompanies the Choir from the school’s grand piano.

Members of the LCC Committee:

Secretary: David Bradbury

Social Secretary: Eileen Adams

Treasurer: Philip Edwards

Carolyn Clark

Alison McNamara

Joyce Kay

Emma Crofton

Lyn Massey

Sue Evans

Supporting The Committee

PR / Website Manager: Andy Rigby

Socials:

The June 2025 Choir Summer Party rounded off another busy year, and marked the final time our outgoing Musical Director, Erica Kollek, would be leading us in song. Choir members and their spouses / partners contributed to a very enjoyable bring-and-share evening meal at Greatham Village Hall. Things would not have been the same without a much-anticipated singing session. You can’t keep a good singer down!

 

Give us a try?

From time to time, we advertise and arrange New Singers Evenings at our usual rehearsal venue. If you can’t make any of these events, send an email anyway to the e-mail address below, and we’ll arrange for you to be made welcome at a Wednesday rehearsal. One of our singers will be your buddy for the evening, and (hopefully) answer all your questions. We look forward to seeing you sometime!

To register your interest, please contact:

• lisscc.sec@gmail.com

To cover the Choir’s outgoings, each member’s contribution per term is £40 (or £4 per session for a 10-week term).