About Us - History of the Chorus
The Reading Gay Men’s Chorus was founded in 2003 by Wyndham Clampett as its director and Anthony Witt as its musical director, with regular rehearsals at South Street Arts Centre, Reading. Having quickly expanded to include women it soon was renamed the Reading Gay Chorus and gave its debut concert in 2004. Matt Jelf joined as Music Director for the 2010 winter season and in 2011 the name changed once again to become the Thames Valley Gay Chorus, a reflection of the increasingly diverse geographic base of the membership. In October 2012, the Chorus changed rehearsal venue to New Bridge School, Reading. Samuel Barton replaced Matt as Music Director for the 2016 winter season.
Our performances to date:
Thames Valley Gay Chorus, Music Director: Samuel Barton
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Event |
Where |
When |
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Winter Solstice |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
17 December 2016 |
Thames Valley Gay Chorus, Music Director: Matt Jelf
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Event |
Where |
When |
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Strictly Come Singing |
Oakwood Theatre, Woodley, Reading |
25 June 2016 |
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Song of the Season |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
5 December 2015 |
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Reading Pride |
King's Meadow, Reading |
5 September 2015 |
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Hand in Hand |
Dome Theatre, Brighton |
13 June 2015 |
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TVGC Times |
Oakwood Theatre, Woodley, Reading |
30 May 2015 |
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Get Happy! |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
30 November 2014 |
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Reading Pride |
King’s Meadow, Reading |
30 August 2014 |
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Oxford Pride |
Oxpens Field, Oxford |
7 June 2014 |
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Make Your Own Kind Of Music |
Oakwood Theatre, Woodley, Reading |
31 May 2014 |
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Eurovision Night |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
10 May 2014 |
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Now That's What I Call Gay Chorus 10 |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
30 November 2013 |
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Reading Pride 2013 |
Kings' Meadow, Reading |
31 August 2013 |
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Hand in Hand |
The Troxy, London |
13 July 2013 |
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Fun in the Sun |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
22 June 2013 |
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Oxford Pride 2013 |
Oxpens Field, Oxford |
8 June 2013 |
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All We Want For Christmas Is You |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
15 December 2012 |
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Reading Pride 2012 |
Kings' Meadow, Reading |
8 September 2012 |
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Summer of Love |
Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Bracknell |
14 July 2012 |
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Christmas Presents from Around the World |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
17 December 2011 |
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Reading Pride 2011 |
Kings' Meadow, Reading |
3 September 2011 |
Reading Gay Chorus, Music Director: Matt Jelf
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Event |
Where |
When |
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Reading Gay Chorus' Picnic Basket |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
18/19 June 2011 |
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…On a Winter's Day |
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead |
4 December 2010 |
Reading Gay Chorus, Musical Director: Anthony Witt
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Event |
Where |
When |
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Summertime |
Wesley Methodist Church |
12 June 2010 |
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A Starry Night |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
12/13 December 2009 |
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Introductory Workshop |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
26 June 2009 |
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Songs For A Hot Summer's Night |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
27/28 June 2009 |
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Our 5th Anniversary Concert |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
13/14 December 2008 |
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A Night At The Movies |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
28/29 June 2008 |
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Winter Soundscapes |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
8/9 December 2007 |
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Be Our Guest |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
16/17 June 2007 |
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Ding Dong |
Shinfield Players Theatre, Reading |
2 December 2006 |
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Summer Songs |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
6 August 2006 |
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Workshop by David McAlmont |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
3 June 2005 |
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Jingles and Tingles |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
17/18 December 2005 |
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Sing Out workshop |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
9 July 2005 |
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Let's spend the Night Together |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
25/26 June 2005 |
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'S Wonderful |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
18 December 2004 |
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Reading Pride 2004 |
Kings' Meadow, Reading |
4 September 2004 |
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Pack Up Your Troubles (debut concert) |
South Street Arts Centre, Reading |
1 May 2004 |
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Short preview concert for Pack Up Your Troubles |
The Dove, Orts Road, Reading |
25 April 2004 |
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