Song and Dance with Choir and Brass
Sat, 4 Jul 2026
A concert with Da Capo Brass, featuring new arrangements from Borodin to Cole Porter.
Pimms and cake before the concert, from 5.45pm; and during the interval.London Forest Choir
Da Capo Brass
Conducted by Jonathan Rathbone
Da Capo Brass - five friends who enjoy exploring all musical styles from mediaeval to modern.
They curate concerts, collaborate with choirs and soloists, create community events and host seasonal celebrations.
In collaboration with the London Forest Choir, “Song and Dance” is an imaginative brass and choral programme embracing mediaeval song, the music of Borodin, Cole Porter and many others.
1st Half
Summer is icumen in
Dance Medley
I Could have Danced all night
Renaissance Dances (Brass)
They Dance Alone
Polotsvian Dances
2nd Half
With a Song in my Heart
Magic Horn Tango by Bramwell Tovey (BRASS)
State Street Stomp by Bramwell Tovey (BRASS)
Song of the Sand
Killing Me Softly with His Song
Pret a Porter (A Song Recycle):
It’s All Right With Me
In the Still of the Night
Too Darn Hot
Do You Hear the People Sing (ALL) (2 mins)
"Wonderful arrangements by Jonathan Rathbone and David Clewlow"
"A very pleasurab;e mix of music with very good performers, and well directed"
Concert: Bach St Matthew Passion
Sat, 2 May 2026
London Forest Choir
Sylvan Ensemble
Choristers of Chingford Parish Church
Evangelist: Andrew Kennedy, tenor
Christus: Jimmy Holliday, bass
Amelia Berridge, soprano
Freya Jacklin, alto
Richard Dowling, tenor
Paul Sheehan, bass
conducted by Jonathan Rathbone
Bach’s sacred oratorio for double choir, soloists and orchestra, composed for St Thomas’s Church in Leipzig in 1727. Bach composed this work in the language of his audience rather than Latin. This performance was sung in English.
'What a formidable challenge the St Matthew Passion is, but the Forest Choir rose to it magnificently - all the drama and the terrible pathos were there, and this listener had tears rolling down his cheeks at regular intervals.
The soloists and orchestra were superb, but the point is that musicians of this calibre will only work with choirs they respect and enjoy. An unforgettable evening.'
'It was such a pleasure singing the Matthew Passion with you on Saturday, and what a treat to be able to sit facing you and see you all. The choir sounded absolutely superb and the commitment with which you brought the narrative to life was wonderful to witness and be a part of, most especially the moment by heart: 'Truly this was the Son of God'. A fantastic performance of which I hope you are all very proud.'
'A brilliant and compelling performance throughout'
‘Very impressive - the most professional performance I’ve seen the choir give.’
'A triumphant performance'
Comments from the orchestra:
"It was a wonderful concert. The choir sang superbly. I honestly think it’s the best I’ve ever heard them sing - and I’ve been listening to them for a very long time! The tuning was great - especially the a cappella arias and the words were really clear. Bravo to all of you!”
"It was a pleasure to play the Matthew Passion on Saturday. A wonderful performance! I hope the opportunity to play with you again arises soon.”
It was a really fun day and a wonderful performance!'
Lunchtime concert at St Mary's
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Programme:
Noel Gallagher - Wonderwall
Bruckner - Locus Iste
Bach - Excerpts from St Matthew Passion
Mendocka, Hendrix et al - Desfinado
Handel - Hallelujah Chorus
Noel Gallagher - Wonderwall
Bruckner - Locus Iste
Bach - Excerpts from St Matthew Passion
Mendocka, Hendrix et al - Desfinado
Handel - Hallelujah Chorus
Lunchtime concert at St Mary’s
Sun, 25 Jan 2026
A half-hour concert giving a glimpse of the range of music we sing.
Another Openin', Another Show (Porter)
Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
Cantique de Jean Racine (Fauré)
Drunken Sailor (Trad, arr Jonathan Rathbone)
They Dance Alone (Sting, arr Jonathan Rathbone)
Down by the Riverside (Trad, arr Jonathan Rathbone)
The concert raised £450 in aid of St Mary's Organ Fund.
'... An excellent mini-concert with a varied programme... The choir looked respendent with their coloured tops which reflected the beautiful stained glass window above them '
'Such a lovely atmosphere'
'... lots of lovely comments as we left'
Another Openin', Another Show (Porter)
Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
Cantique de Jean Racine (Fauré)
Drunken Sailor (Trad, arr Jonathan Rathbone)
They Dance Alone (Sting, arr Jonathan Rathbone)
Down by the Riverside (Trad, arr Jonathan Rathbone)
The concert raised £450 in aid of St Mary's Organ Fund.
'... An excellent mini-concert with a varied programme... The choir looked respendent with their coloured tops which reflected the beautiful stained glass window above them '
'Such a lovely atmosphere'
'... lots of lovely comments as we left'
Christmas Concert
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Programme
Gabriel’s Message (Trad.)JOY TO THE WORLD (Handel)
A Brighter Light (Christopher Wood)
Mary’s Lullaby (John Rutter)
Noel (Chris Tomlin)
Poulenc: Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël
O Magnum Mysterium
Quem Pastores
Videntes Stellam
Hodie Christus Natus Est
Prayer - Hansel & Gretel (Humperdinck)
DECK THE HALL (Trad.)
Here we come a-Wassailing (Trad.)
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Pola and Wyle)
IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER (Holst)
Angels Singing Gloria (Bailey, Herbert, Redman and Upton)
Ding-Dong (Steve Lowe, ed. Rathbone)
Dormi dormi, bel bambini (Trad.)
Joy, Joy from Every Steeple (Jonathan Rathbone)
Orchestra: Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day
A Spaceman Came Travelling (Chris de Burgh)
Sleigh Ride (Leroy Anderson)
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
White Christmas (Irving Berlin)
Arrangements for Choir and Orchestra by Jonathan Rathbone
Audience carols in capitals
Concert: Gunpowder, Ghosties and Ghoulies
Sat, 1 Nov 2025
Conducted by Jonathan Rathbone
Accompanied by Leo Nicholson
Programme:
Thriller
Oh Death
Cold Blows the Wind
Bad Moon Rising
Moon over Bourbon Street
Blood Froze for a Penny
Dust to Dust
Soal Cake
All Souls' Night
For All the Saints
Give us the Wings of Faith
Remember Remember
Fyer Fyer my Hart
Firework
Rocket Man
Accompanied by Leo Nicholson
Programme:
Thriller
Oh Death
Cold Blows the Wind
Bad Moon Rising
Moon over Bourbon Street
Blood Froze for a Penny
Dust to Dust
Soal Cake
All Souls' Night
For All the Saints
Give us the Wings of Faith
Remember Remember
Fyer Fyer my Hart
Firework
Rocket Man
A Day at the Fair
Sun, 6 Jul 2025
Programme:
Jonathan Rathbone A Day at the Fair
Jonathan Rathbone A Day at the Fair
Dvořák Stabat Mater
Sat, 17 May 2025
Programme:
Dvorak Stabat Mater
Dvorak Stabat Mater
The Art of Song
Sat, 1 Mar 2025
Programme:
Purcell Music for a While
Handel Silent Worship
Handel Where'er you walk
Beethoven Adelaide
Schubert An die Musik
Schubert Ständchen
Fauré Après un rêve
Brahms Feldinsamkeit
Brahms O kühler Wald
Finzi Fear no more the heat of the sun
Quilter Weep you no more
Thiman Path to the Moon
Vaughan Williams Silent Noon
Grieg Sechs Sange (op48): Gruß; Dereinst, Gedanke mein; Lauf der Welt; Die verschwiegene Nachtigall; Zur Rosenzeit; Ein Traum.
Purcell Music for a While
Handel Silent Worship
Handel Where'er you walk
Beethoven Adelaide
Schubert An die Musik
Schubert Ständchen
Fauré Après un rêve
Brahms Feldinsamkeit
Brahms O kühler Wald
Finzi Fear no more the heat of the sun
Quilter Weep you no more
Thiman Path to the Moon
Vaughan Williams Silent Noon
Grieg Sechs Sange (op48): Gruß; Dereinst, Gedanke mein; Lauf der Welt; Die verschwiegene Nachtigall; Zur Rosenzeit; Ein Traum.
Christmas Concert
Thu, 19 Dec 2024
Baughan & Dudley Smith Holy Child
Berlin White Christmas
Bruckner Ecce Sacerdos Magnus
Cohen, Leonard Hallelujah (with Christmas words)
Herman We Need a Little Christmas
Piae cantiones Gaudete
Jonathan Rathbone Night of Wonder
[Dominican Republic carol] Cantemos a Maria
[English traditional] The Twelve Days of Christmas
[Traditional] Down in Yon Forest
[Ukrainian Traditional] Clear Stars Covered the Sky
[Ukrainian carol] Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells)
Audience carols:
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Unto Us a Boy is Born
O Come All Ye Faithful
Mozart: Mass in C minor
Sat, 9 Nov 2024
Summer concert
Sat, 6 Jul 2024
Åhlén Sommarpsalm
Earl Brown If I Can Dream
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
Mendelssohn Be Not Afraid (Elijah)
Mendelssohn O Come Everyone That Thirsteth (Elijah)
Jonathan Rathbone A Better World is Possible
Sullivan (& Gilbert) He is Ukrainian (adapted from HMS Pinafore)
[Spiritual] Down by the Riverside
[Ukrainian National Anthem] Shche ne vmerla Ukraina
Earl Brown If I Can Dream
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
Mendelssohn Be Not Afraid (Elijah)
Mendelssohn O Come Everyone That Thirsteth (Elijah)
Jonathan Rathbone A Better World is Possible
Sullivan (& Gilbert) He is Ukrainian (adapted from HMS Pinafore)
[Spiritual] Down by the Riverside
[Ukrainian National Anthem] Shche ne vmerla Ukraina
Bach - Mass in B minor
Sat, 18 May 2024
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Sat, 9 Mar 2024
