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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

Something else for you to enjoy....

As we were, some time ago!

The Silver Swan

Fine Knacks for Ladies

Kyrie Eleison

Renaissance Singers of Eastbourne

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