Jeffrey Vaughan Martin, Music Director of The Maidstone Singers, died suddenly last Friday. He was arguably the most important influence on Maidstone’s music scene for the last fifty years. He was music director of Maidstone Choral Union for 34 years, and more importantly he founded Kent Youth Wind Orchestra, Kent …
Ruth has moved around a bit more than many of us. Born in Wimbledon, she moved with her family to New York when her father, an industrial chemist, worked there. She returned to the UK – to Dulwich, age 5 and later moved to New Malden where she lived until …
The programme chosen by the Maidstone Singers for their two summer concerts this year embraces major sacred works by two of Britain’s leading composers – Bob Chilcott’s ‘Requiem’ and Karl Jenkins’ ‘Stabat Mater’. ALL SAINTS CHURCH, MAIDSTONE Sunday 19 June at 7.30 p.m. ST MARY’S CHURCH, WEST MALLING Saturday 25 …
Although Brian was born in East London and his first school was in Leyton, his childhood memories are centred firmly on Poole where his family moved to in 1956, and where he remained until he left for University. There was no strong musical influence in his family, more a focus …
As well as their regular concert performances, The Maidstone Singers have a range of commitments throughout the year and Christmas is, of course, one of their busiest periods. As well as singing at weddings and other private functions (including one for the K.C.C. this year), they were asked to sing at the …
Nigel is a local lad with a wide range of interests and aspirations. Born in Bearsted, and educated at Thurnham, North Borough and Maidstone Grammar School, Nigel has lived most of his life in Bearsted. After leaving MGS, Nigel took a thin sandwich degree course in Civil Engineering at City …
The highlight of our season has been the two performances of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ with the South Circular Orchestra. Both concerts were met with a standing ovation from audiences who clearly appreciated the quality of this remarkable combination of choir, orchestra and exceptionally talented young soloists. This version of Handel’s work was …
The Maidstone Singers have just returned from their tour of Umbria, Italy where they sang in such prestigious venues as the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi and Perugia Cathedral. You can listen to a recording of our entire concert in Assisi on the Audio / Video page of this website. Here is …
Dennis was born and bred in Maidstone into a music loving family. He lived initially in Mangravet and then Shepway until he was 18. Music was an important part of his life, first in St Martin’s as a chorister and then in the choir at Maidstone Grammar. While at MGS …
After last year’s acclaimed performance of Bach’s ‘Magnificat’, The Maidstone Singers are delighted to be performing with the superb South Circular Orchestra again this year in Handel’s masterpiece, ‘Messiah’. Fulfilling a long held ambition for Music Director Jeffrey Vaughan Martin, the work will be presented in its original form. Concerts …