About us
The Hythe Singers is a small and enthusiastic group of amateur singers, rehearsing Wednesday evenings (7.30–9.45pm, term time) at St. Jude’s Junior School in Englefield Green. We give three concerts a year.
We also sing choral evensong on an occasional basis, including recent residencies at St. David’s Cathedral in Wales, Chichester Cathedral, and at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Our Repertoire
We perform a wide and varied repertoire — from arrangements of popular songs to music by classical composers spanning the 12th to the 21st century. Take a look at our prior concerts (and programmes) to get an idea of what we like to perform!
In rehearsals, we work hard — paying attention to detail and developing our vocal technique. But we also have fun (and tea and biscuits). We want everyone to enjoy singing together while achieving a high standard.
Beyond the Concert Hall
Alongside our regular concerts, we sing choral evensong on an occasional basis — recent highlights include All Saints Church, Marlow, a week’s residency at St. David’s Cathedral in Wales, and supporting services at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
We also support Runnymede Borough Council’s twin-town links with Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, including a joint 2024 performance with local choir Chor Lampenfieber.
A choir where every voice counts
We rehearse on Wednesday evenings during term time and give three concerts a year, performing everything from popular song arrangements to music spanning eight centuries.
Our Musical Director
Richard Harker is musical director of The Hythe Singers, Hampton Choral Society, Henley Choral Society, Parenthesis and Henley Youth Choir. He is a Chorus Master at Opera Holland Park and a classroom music teacher, and works extensively as an organist and accompanist.
He graduated with an MA in Choral Conducting from the Royal Academy of Music, and read music at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, as organ scholar.