Choir of the Earth Presents: Hallelujah Chorus Flashmob

Raise your voice in this celebration of community, history, and the power of collective song.

The Foundling Museum invites you to be part of something special: a joyful, participatory choral event celebrating Handel’s enduring legacy and the extraordinary power of collective music-making.

In partnership with Choir of the Earth, this one-day event brings together emerging musicians, music students, and members of the public for an unforgettable musical experience rooted in the Foundling Hospital’s historic relationship with music, community, and shared purpose.

What to Expect

10am – Participants registration and opportunity to explore A Grand Chorus: The Power of Music exhibition

11am – Voice Workshop
Start the day with a confidence-boosting vocal workshop designed to bring singers together, whether you’re a seasoned chorister or simply love to sing (no experience necessary and no audition required!)

In-Museum Performance
Singers will rehearse and perform inside the Museum itself, connecting directly with a space where music has played a vital role for nearly 300 years

The Grand Finale: Hallelujah!
The day culminates in a flashmob-style performance of Handel’s iconic Hallelujah Chorus outside the Museum - an uplifting moment of shared joy, open to the public

Sing With Us—From Anywhere
Can’t be there in person? Optional global virtual access allows singers around the world to take part via Choir of the Earth’s online community.

Please note that printed-out scores will NOT be provided.

This event will be directed by Ben England BEM. Ben is the Musical Director and co-founder of Choir of the Earth, and Principal and co-founder of Earth Choir Academy. An internationally-renowned conductor, educator and innovator, Ben has pioneered new ways of teaching and performing choral music online, reaching thousands of singers around the world through both live events and digital courses. He leads major choral recordings and live performances for Choir of the Earth, and oversees the Academy’s work to develop accessible, high-quality music education for all. Find out more at benengland.com