The Society
Occasional choral concerts, staged in Cranbrook since Victorian times, were put on
a more regular footing in the 1950s by Mrs Russell-
In 1969 the group was formed into the present society with over 70 members under the baton of Dr Julian Tower. It presented many of the greatest works in the choral repertoire, mainly Oratorios, Masses and Requiems and attracted soloists who have gone on to the very top of their profession.
The connection with Cranbrook School was renewed in 1987, when its new Director of Music, Malcolm Riley, came to the podium. Under him the choir has gone from strength to strength both in its number of singers and in the ambitious works undertaken.
Leading soloists continue to grace our performances, none of them more prominent than our former President, the tenor, Philip Langridge, He gave inspirational support to us in tackling the most challenging works and in our efforts to bring music of the highest quality to the town and district. He will be sorely missed.
In all our efforts we are always supported by our magnificent Cranbrook Sinfonia.