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Choral Groups

Choirs are a big part of the Caterham School music department and our four choirs cover a wide range of musical styles- from early baroque to gospel. With in-house 'choral experts', we provide vocal coaching as part of rehearsals and a high standard of choral singing is expected. Our chapel choir has a dedicated room that overlooks Harestone Valley, a peaceful and inspiring rehearsal environment.

'Eric Thiman Singers' - Chapel Choir

Eric Thiman SingersDirector(s): Mr. Thompson, Mr. Assen, Mrs. Ingrassia
Rehearsals: Mondays after schools, Wednesdays & Thursdays before school
Location: Choir Room, Hillside


The Eric Thiman Singers (ETS) is an auditioned chapel choir set up in 2010 as a tribute to Old Caterhamian Eric Thiman, composer and organist. ETS have performed regularly at the United Reformed Church in Caterham and in May 2011, they toured Flanders, Belgium to perform at some impressive venues including Brussels Cathedral.

The choir is made up of singers from both the Prep and Senior schools at Caterham School.
ETS recently appeared at the St. Christopher's Music Festival in Epsom and they look forward to many more appearances in the community.

Eric Thiman Singers - Leaflet - 2011-2012

'Voice Breakers' - Boys Choir

Voice Breakers- Boys' ChoirDirector(s): Mr. Assen, Mr. Thompson
Rehearsals:Monday lunchtimes
Location: Fairmanner Room

This is a boys' choir 'with a difference'! The group is designed to welcome boys who sing in any register and may be experiencing a change in their voice. Repertoire is current, fun and lively.

'Just Voices' - Junior Choir

Just VoicesDirector(s): Mr. Thompson, Mr. Assen
Rehearsals: Mondays after school
Location: Humphreys Hall



Just Voices is an upper-voice choir that performs a diverse range of repertoire. In 2010, they performed Orff's 'Carmina Burana' together with The Downland Chorale and in February 2011, they performed at a large-scale charity concert at the London 02 Arena.
The choir is lively and enthusiastic and is open to anyone in the lower school.

'Showtime' - Glee Club

Showtime- Glee ClubDirector(s): Mrs. Richards
Rehearsals:Wednesday afternoons
Location: Wilberforce Hall

Showtime is a fun, exciting singing and dance group for six formers. Complex dance moves, vocal harmonies and a lot of energy make for a captivating performance.

'Vocalpoint' - Senior Choir

Vocal Point
Director(s): Mr. Thompson, Mr. Assen
Rehearsals: Monday lunchtimes
Location: Fairmaner Room


Our senior choir, Vocalpoint is open to staff as well as pupils. They have in the past performed large scale choral works such as Howard Goodall's 'Requiem' in 2009. This year, they performed Mozart's 'Great Mass in C Minor'. Although the choir is not auditioned, there is

'The Downland Chorale' – Choral Society

Downland ChoraleDirector(s): Mr. Assen
Rehearsals: Monday evenings
Location: St. John's Church, Old Coulsdon

We are affiliated with a local choral society 'The Downland Chorale' which is based nearby in Old Coulsdon. Rehearsals are held in the picturesque church on the green. The Downland Chorale has performed a great number of times with Caterham School and they look forward to many future projects together. Staff, parents and senior pupils are welcome at The Downland Chorale and their annual 'Come and Sing' workshop is always supported by Caterham School. For more information please visit www.downlandchorale.org.uk