The Civil Service Choir may be under-estimated by a few ignorant souls, but they do so at their peril! They perform with a genuine projection of enthusiasm combined with a respect for musical line and shaping. The meticulousness of their preparation is evident from the start, but what is most impressive is the power and emotion while maintaining the musical flow. Watch out for this group – they are going places!”
Bob Porter – Artistic Director of the Brandenburg Sinfonia (March 2025)
“This choir is one of the best I’ve ever heard.”
Jools Holland OBE – Pianist, bandleader, singer, composer & television presenter (March 2024)
“From the very beginning, the atmosphere was charged with magic, thanks to the incredible performance of the Choir.”
Claudio Di Meo – Conductor (March 2024)
“It was an absolute pleasure to hear a programme of my music given such an energetic and enthusiastic performance at St John’s Smith Square by the Civil Service Choir and Stephen Hall. Thank you for sharing my music with your audience.”
Will Todd – Composer, pianist & conductor (November 2023)
“If anyone needed further proof that singing can bring people together and transform our lives, look no further than the Civil Service Choir! Their enthusiasm and sheer enjoyment of performing is infectious, in addition to their commitment and diligence in entertaining their audience with truly heartening performances.”
Ben Parry – Artistic Director of National Youth Choirs of Great Britain & Assistant Director of Music, King’s College, Cambridge (November 2019)
What our audiences have said about our performances:
- “From the very beginning, the atmosphere was charged with magic, thanks to the incredible performance of the Choir.” (Ein Deutches Requiem, Mar 2024, Claudio Di Meo, conductor of the Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra)
- “A marvellous concert. The Civil Service Choir were particularly magnificent.” (Ein Deutches Requiem, Mar 2024)
- “It was an excellent collaboration between choir and orchestra. A truly moving performance!” (Ein Deutches Requiem, Mar 2024)
- “They did a fantastic job at the St Stephen’s Carol service.”
- “The carol service at St Stephen’s yesterday was splendid. The church, choir and address were all spot on.”
- “Fabulous concert of Will Todd music last night. So much energy in Mass in Blue that I thought St John’s Smith Square would lift off.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “I have not enjoyed a concert that much in many years. Fabulous!” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “I’ve never had a musical experience quite like it.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “I loved this concert. Thanks so much to all the musicians.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “A fantastic concert. Such a dedicated group of voices.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “A superb concert on Sunday. We were quite frankly blown away by the professionalism and quality of the choir and the ambition you all had to take on and deliver such a complex evening. Such a wonderful night.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “A massive well done for Sunday – a brilliant concert.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “The choir sounded strong, tight, groovy and gave everyone so much energy to the front of the stage.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “Congratulations on delivering another superb jazz concert.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “It was an outstanding concert at St John’s this evening. I am so pleased I attended.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “It was a tremendously enjoyable evening – ‘a triumph’!” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “I have had a warm glow all day from the memory of such an excellent evening.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “I am continually amazed at what you get that choir to do, and so successfully.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “It was a truly memorable concert with wonderful performances.” (A Celebration of Will Todd Choral Jazz, Nov 2023)
- “How absolutely amazing the choir sounded!” (A Medley of Musical Memories, Jul 2023)
- “I was both uplifted and moved.” (A Medley of Musical Memories, Jul 2023)
- “An incredible experience.” (A Medley of Musical Memories, Jul 2023)
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the excellent, special concert” (A Medley of Musical Memories, Jul 2023)
- “The ‘surround sound’ Lay a Garland was quite mind blowing! Fantastic.” (A Medley of Musical Memories, Jul 2023)
- “How brilliant” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “The choir sounded very good, indeed thrilling at times, with an astonishing amount of power.” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “I felt privileged to experience the performance” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “The choir achieved a superlative level of excellence throughout and fully deserved the extended period of applause.” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “A brilliant experience.” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- ““A triumph!” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “It was very special to have that time in a different world” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “It was a stirring and uplifting experience” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “I’d like to go to the concert all over again!” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “The quality of the choir’s singing was outstanding – a really polished and compelling performance, full of confidence and enjoyment.” (Dvořák Mass in D, Mar 2023)
- “Thank you for bringing so much joy. The carol service was simply beautiful, emotional and spiritual.” (Carol Service, Dec 2022)
- “Wow! A wonderful concert from beginning to end. Just brilliant.” (Vivaldi on the Double, Nov 2022)
- ”I am still basking in pleasure from last night’s concert.” (Vivaldi on the Double, Nov 2022)
- ”Simply spectacular!” (Vivaldi on the Double, Nov 2022)
- “A brilliant concert. Truly magical” (Vivaldi on the Double, Nov 2022)
- ”It was absolutely amazing. The choir sounded incredible, as did the orchestra.” (Vivaldi on the Double, Nov 2022)
- ”Well done. A really lovely programme.” (Vivaldi on the Double, Nov 2022)
- “It was quite the most moving and heartfelt performance I have known for many years.” (Jubilate Deo, Jul 2022)
- “From the moment the choir started singing it was clear something special was going to happen.” (Jubilate Deo, Jul 2022)
- “The audience was clearly enraptured and you all fully deserved the ovation at the end.” (Jubilate Deo, Jul 2022)
- “That wasn’t just a concert. That was an experience!” (Jubilate Deo, Jul 2022)
- “What a terrific choir!”
- “I love this wonderful choir” – composer Will Todd (Nov 2019)
- “Thanks for a fabulous performance of Songs of Love this evening. What a lovely concert – great to hear you all” – composer Will Todd (Nov 2019)
- “Just brilliant”
- “Absolutely stunningly good. Bravo”
- “One of the largest and certainly most adventurous and successful work place choirs” – London Jazz Festival
- “Hugely talented people committed to bringing musical joy to others”
- “Fantastic sound and everyone was so enthusiastic”
- “The choir were amazing”
- “An outstanding choir, an outstanding orchestra”
- “Stunning!”
- “A unique and inspiring event”
- “A tremendous gig. Orchestra terrific!”
- “Really moving. When are you performing again?”
- “Amazing as ever”
- “The choir performed brilliantly”
- “The choir and orchestra were outstanding”
- “You sounded incredible”
- “Simply phenomenal”
- “It was absolutely magnificent, exhilarating and unexpectedly emotional”
- “A fantastic and stunning achievement”
- “It was amazing. I loved it”
- “An amazing event. Absolutely brilliant”
- “People in the audience wiping tears from their eyes”
- “A magnificent concert”
- “A truly outstanding set of performances”
- “A spine-tinglingly beautiful concert”
- “It was as if I had gone to heaven”
- “A brilliant concert”
- “It was stunning”
- “Wow!”
- “You were amazing”
- “That was fantastic”
- “I can’t believe how good that was”
