Eastbourne choir Concentus raises more than £3,000 for local charity

Concentus selects a different local charity every year with the aim of raising as much as they can through the retiring collections at their concerts supplemented by cake and book sales throughout the year. In 2024 they nominated the Down Syndrome Development Trust (DSDT) as their beneficiary for the year. The choir was especially pleased to nominate DSDT as it has a direct connection through one of its own members.

At a recent choir rehearsal Sen Smallwood, founder of DSDT, and her son Finn were invited to accept the cheque from Jo Fowler on behalf of Concentus for the grand total of £3888.15, representing the generosity of both the choir and its audiences.  

Michael Ball, who sings with the choir, along with his wife Alison and daughters Pippa and Rose directly benefit from the support that the DSDT gives and were extremely proud of the choir's efforts.  

Alison and the girls are always present in the audience for choir performances, with Rose regularly happy to contribute to proceedings in some way (we love you Rose!).

Anyone with an interest in the charity can find out more about their valuable work at https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/.

More information about the choir can be found at https://www.concentus-sings.com/.


Find your voice with Concentus

Concentus is always happy to welcome new members to its ranks. If you think that singing is something you want to start, or return to, and are undecided about what sort of group you want to join, then why not give us a go? Rehearsals are on a Monday night, starting at 7:15, at Willingdon Community School in Broad Road, Willingdon, BN20 9QX.

Come along to meet a few of us, with no obligation. Should you like what you experience, a short voice test will be undertaken to assess which range most suits your voice. Fees are on a per term basis. For more details, please call 01323 9127700 or email info@concentus-sings.com.

New Year term starts Monday 6th January

We know, we haven’t quite got out of (or over!) 2024, but it’s never too early for us to be thinking about our next performances! We are always keen to welcome new members, so if 2025 is the year you want to find your voice then come and find us! We rehearse on Mondays from 7:15pm until 9:30pm, with a quick refreshment break in the middle, at Willingdon Community School Hall, Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9QX. What3Words location: ///gasp.layers.hotels Our first rehearsal of the new year is on Monday 6th January. Do come along - we’d love to see you.

New term starts on Monday 2nd September

Concentus is always happy to welcome new members to its ranks. If you think that singing is something you want to start, or return to, and are undecided about what sort of group you want to join, then why not give us a go? Rehearsals are on a Monday night, starting at 7:15, at Willingdon Community School in Broad Road, Willingdon, BN20 9QX.

Come along to meet a few of us, with no obligation. Should you like what you experience, a short voice test will be undertaken to assess which range most suits your voice. Fees are on a per term basis. For more details, please call 01323 9127700 or email info@concentus-sings.com.