
The Inspiring Sound of the Renaissance Singers
About us
Founded by Reg Bertin in the early 1970s with just 8 singers, we have specialised in unaccompanied multi-part harmony and became established as one of the leading choirs in Sussex and have always been in great demand.
Our repertoire covers a complete range of styles including plainsong & chant, motets, madrigals, folk songs throughout the ages, anthems and modern choral pieces.
When Reg retired, his place was taken by Shirley Barrell, who sang Contralto under Reg's baton and, under her direction, the group has grown to 15 singers,
After many years, Shirley sadly passed away and we are now under the direction of Paul Collins, who takes us to new heights and beyond.
The Singers
Musical Director: Paul Collins
Sopranos
Deirdre Dean Elizabeth Foster Jane Kingham
Lucy Redhead Jacqueline Sheridan Sue Thomas
Altos
Jane Aldred Rachael Maddock
Katherine Musson Jan Purcell John Shanks
Tenors
Viv Fisher Paul Frisby
Baritone
Ian Collins Kim Adams
Basses
Graham Rowsell Brian Steer
Sue Thomas
Dates for your Diary
Sunday, 17 May 2026
The Renaissance Singers group was established
50 years ago
We will have a special concert to celebrate this milestone
We are inviting anyone who has sung with us to come along and join in.
We are preparing a programme featuring the music from each of the three ages of the group, to be performed by the current singers and have set aside a few well-known pieces for our past singers to join in!
At St Saviour's Church, South Street, Eastbourne
3.00 pm
Sunday, 7 June 2026
From Spring into Summer
St Michael and All Angels Church
Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6SR

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