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Exultate Singers is a classical music choir based in Bristol, England. The choir was founded in 2002 by its conductor, David Ogden, who had previously been the director of music at Clifton College in Bristol. The choir has since grown to become one of the most respected and accomplished choirs in the UK, with a reputation for excellence in both performance and recording. The choir's name, Exultate Singers, comes from the Latin word "exultate," which means "rejoice." This name reflects the choir's mission to bring joy and inspiration to audiences through their performances of classical choral music. From its early days, Exultate Singers has been committed to performing a wide range of choral music, from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works. The choir has also been dedicated to commissioning new works from contemporary composers, including several pieces by the British composer, Cecilia McDowall. One of the highlights of Exultate Singers' early years was their performance at the 2004 Bath International Music Festival. The choir performed a program of music by British composers, including works by Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and John Tavener. The performance was a great success, and helped to establish Exultate Singers as a major force in the UK choral scene. In 2006, Exultate Singers released their first CD, entitled "A New Heaven." The CD featured a program of music by British composers, including works by William Byrd, Henry Purcell, and Benjamin Britten. The CD was well-received by critics, and helped to establish Exultate Singers as a major recording artist. In 2008, Exultate Singers performed at the BBC Proms, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. The choir performed a program of music by British composers, including works by Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst, and Benjamin Britten. The performance was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and was a great success. In 2010, Exultate Singers released their second CD, entitled "Christmas Proclamation." The CD featured a program of Christmas music, including traditional carols and contemporary works. The CD was well-received by critics, and helped to establish Exultate Singers as a major recording artist in the Christmas music genre. In 2012, Exultate Singers performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, as part of the BBC Proms. The choir performed a program of music by British composers, including works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, and John Tavener. The performance was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and was a great success. In 2014, Exultate Singers released their third CD, entitled "Music for a Royal Occasion." The CD featured a program of music by British composers, including works by George Frideric Handel, Henry Purcell, and William Walton. The CD was well-received by critics, and helped to establish Exultate Singers as a major recording artist in the royal music genre. In 2016, Exultate Singers performed at the Royal Festival Hall in London, as part of the Southbank Centre's Chorus Festival. The choir performed a program of music by British composers, including works by Benjamin Britten, John Tavener, and James MacMillan. The performance was a great success, and helped to establish Exultate Singers as a major force in the UK choral scene.

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