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• A Cappella, Penzance, Cornwall A Cappella is a small, SATB, early-music, a-cappella choir, of experienced choristers, based in Penzance, Cornwall.  The choir was formed in 2007 and rehearses once a fortnight, singing works in many languages, by at least 25 composers, from Arcadelt to Weelkes. 25 Feb

• A Cappella Singers, Weybridge, Surrey The A Cappella Singers was founded in 1963 by a small group of enthusiasts to sing madrigals and unaccompanied motets from the 16th century onwards. Our first conductor was Donald Willis, a keen amateur musician who led the choir for many years. The choir is now in its 43rd year. We mostly perform at St Mary Oatlands but have also sung in recent years at All Saints' Weston Green, River House Arts Centre and in the performing arts centre at Cleves School, Oatlands.

• A40 Choir, Beaconsfield, Bucks They've broadcast on Classic FM, and given/are giving first performances of reduced-orchestrations of The Dream of Gerontius and Verdi's Requiem

• Abertillery Orpheus Male Choir, South Wales  Founded in 1908 and previously known as the Orpheus Glee Society, the choir was mainly made up of members from local church choirs, the majority of whom were employed in the local coal mines

• Abbeydale Singers Formed by friends in Sheffield during 1986 and soon established a modus operandi with around 12 singers able to attempt at least eight part choral works for mixed voices

• Abbey Belles, Selby, North Yorkshire A small (currently about twenty members), friendly and enthusiastic barbershop chorus, formed in 1994, who sing barbershop and other a capella styles

• Abbey Singers, Carlisle  The Abbey Singers was formed in 1962 by Andrew Seivewright during his time as Master of Music at Carlisle Cathedral from 1960-1991. Abbey Singers is fortunate to have members who are soloists in their own right and are able to perform the solo roles. The choir's repertoire consists of a wide range of music from oratorio to popular music

• Abercynon Male Choir (Côr Meíbion Abercynon), nr Pontypridd, Mid-Glamorgan: e-mail only: contact Kevin Addicott. 26-strong, with a repertoire of new and traditional pieces

• Aberdeen Bach Choir, Grampian Founded as the Aberdeen Bach Society in 1913, and reconstituted in 1956. 100-strong, it usually performs 2 main recitals a year, at least one featuring a work by J.S. Bach

• Aberdeen Choral Society, Grampian Aberdeen Choral Society has for over 50 years performed to the inhabitants of Aberdeen and environs most of the popular choral works. Every December the Music Hall in Aberdeen is filled to capacity for the performance of Handel's Messiah - for so many an essential date in the Christmas calendar! In March the Society performs a concert featuring works by composers such as Brahms, Dvorak, Beethoven, Verdi, and Mendelssohn amongst others.

• Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, Aberdeen, Scotland. An 85-strong group of women who sing in 4-part harmony, barbershop style. Although based in Aberdeen in the North-East of Scotland, in its 25 years of existence the chorus has travelled extensively competing and performing in England, Ireland, Wales and America, as well as throughout Scotland, picking up many medals along the way.

• Aberdeen Orpheus Choir, Aberdeen, Scotland A mixed-voice choir with a wide repertoire from Scottish folk songs to classical choral works. Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2005. New members always welcome, especially basses and tenors.

• Aberdeen University Choral Society, Grampian Founded 1875 and now with over 100 members, usually performing in the magnificent Mitchell Hall in Marischal College

• Aberdeen Vocal Ensemble, Grampian, Scotland  Founded in 1999 as an offshoot of the TOTAL Aberdeen Youth Choir, AVE is an ensemble of singers based in the north east of Scotland. Our repertoire covers all styles of choral music. AVE is closely linked with the University of Aberdeen, where many of our members are either students or graduates.

• Accord Singers, West Yorkshire We are a small (16 member), mixed chamber choir based in West Yorkshire. We sing short, unaccompanied works ranging from medieval to modern and encompassing sacred and secular, folk, traditional and part-songs and 20th century popular music.

• Acorn Songsters, Nottingham e-mail only: contact: christine.smith14@ntlworld.com My friends in this group  have varying disabilities-including blindness, head injury, cerebral palsy.

• Addison Group of Singers, Hammersmith, London A group of choirs of all abilities, including Oratorio Choir, Jazz Choir, Chamber Choir & Jazz Ensemble. Won 7 awards for their programming from the Performing Right Society

• Adoramus, Cockfosters, Hertfordshire A Choir and Orchestra made up of committed Christians from many church backgrounds in the North London/South Herts area that serves the Church and wider community by offering concerts that communicate aspects of the Christian faith creatively, sensitively, and to a high standard.

• Aeolian Singers, Hemel Hempstead, Herts  Over 80 mixed voices performing a wide range of music since 1963

• After 8, Oxford A nine-strong a cappella group, singing from Palestrina to close-harmony - available for hire!

• Aire Valley Singers, Shipley, W Yorkshire  Formed by their conductor, David Bryan, in 1970. Originally about 16 voices, the choir's members have now doubled, but it remains a chamber choir, singing mainly "a capella" music and occasionally pieces accompanied by organ or a small orchestra. Their repertoire ranges from the Renaissance to the present day, and from the serious to lighter arrangements of popular music

• Aitone, Long Eaton, Nottingham We are a mixed a capella consort singing a range of music from the 11th to the 18th centuries, including Anglo-Saxon chant, West Gallery psalmody and hymns, medieval English discant, Renaissance, late baroque and early classical music. Whenever possible our music is freshly edited from the original sources, providing authentic and sometimes surprising new interpretations of pieces.

• Ajaja, London Semi-professional a cappella jazz quintet performing a mix of high-octane swing, latin, ballads and gospel numbers. Winners of a 2005 Ward Swingle Award.

• Akabella, Wiltshire 17  member choir. Variety of music from all round the world.

• Akeman Voices, Bicester, Oxfordshire Founded in 1999 by their musical director Martin Quinn. The choir consists of local singers from the North Oxfordshire area, who come together to sing mainly classical choral music (although we have performed some lighter music ranging from G&S to West End Musical). The choir consider The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Bicester, to be their main concert venue and home. They meet in this very building most Sunday evenings throughout the year to rehearse. Akeman voices travel around Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties in their very busy concert schedule, usually consisting of ten public performances per year and function/corporate engagements.  

• Alcester Male Voice Choir, Warwickshire  e-mail only: Judith Land  The Alcester Male Voice Choir, now in its 29th year under its founder-Director of Music Judith Land, has established a reputation for its professionalism in Alcester and the surrounding areas. The choir currently has 74 members and sings throughout the UK and abroad, promoting the Male Voice Choir traditions.

• Alfreton and District Male Voice Choir,Derbyshire Alfreton and District male Voice Choir is one of the leading Male voice choirs in Derbyshire. We are a choir 40 voices and give concerts locally and further a field and have won prizes at festivals. We sing traditional, music from the shows and modern arrangements. We are celebrating our centenary this year (1903-2003).

• Alfreton Ladies Choir, Alfreton, Derbyshire One of Derbyshire's leading ladies choirs with around 30 voices, giving concerts locally and further a-field and singing in a wide variety of musical styles.

• All Saints Chorus, West Ham, London

• All Saints' Church Choir, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire: e-mail only: contact Sue Malleson. A small choir of female voices, always looking for new recruits. Thomas Webster's well-known painting A Village Choir drew for its inspiration on the church building and characters from Bow Brickhill

• All Saints Church Choir, Churchfields, Herfordshire   All Saints' Choirs exist to lead the congregation in the praise and worship of God. We welcome boys, girls and adults who are willing to make a commitment to the life of the choir.

• All Saints Church Choir, East Sheen, London SW14 A large and thriving Anglican church choir performing music on a cathedral scale. We have nearly 40 boys and girls from the age of 7 to 17, and 15 adults, but new singers are always welcome, especially tenors and basses. We make regular cathedral visits, and have been as far afield as Notre Dame, Paris and Brussels. 

• All Saints Church Choir, Fulham, London The parish choir of All Saints is one of the best voluntary parish church choirs in the UK. The choir is made up predominately of experienced amateur singers. There are also four choral scholars — one per part — who are studying music to a professional standard. While we’re a very friendly and sociable group, we also take our music seriously. Music is central to the worship at All Saints and the choir is increasingly reaching out into South West London and beyond - we undertook our first tour to Southern Italy in September 2005.

• All Saints Church Choir, Northampton The choir have been visitors in recent years to Charleston and Newport in the USA, and Poitiers in France

• All Saints Church Choir, Reading, Berkshire A good model for a Parish Church Web site, if any other church is thinking about taking the plunge!

• All Saints Church Choir, Rotherfield Peppard, near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

• All Saints Church Choir, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire The choir upholds a centuries-old tradition of high quality choral music with this vast, beautiful Victorian-Gothic building. Entry by audition. The choir sings annually in one of the great cathedrals for a week - in Summer 2006 it was Salisbury Cathedral. The choir also supports choral workshops and concerts from scratch.

• All Saints Festival Choir, Orpington, Kent Some 50-strong with an impressive repertoire, giving 3 concerts a year plus a triennial Messiah for Hospices. No audition

• All Saints Wokingham Church Choir

• All Saints Singers, Sutton Courtenay, Oxford: e-mail only: contact Mrs C Hutchins Founded 21 years ago and still under the baton of Musical Director, Patrick Salisbury, this choir performs twice a year, at Passiontide and Advent. The number of singers varies between 30 and 40. New members are always welcome and while no audition is required, a knowledge of how to read music and a decent voice are expected.

• Allegri Singers, Bromley, Kent  The Allegri Singers was founded in 1981 by Paul Stevens with the aim of performing a wide variety of choral music to the highest standard, specialising particularly in twentieth century repertoire. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at St Mark’s Church, Bromley. Kent. New members are welcome. See our website for more information.

• Alma Singers, Sale, Cheshire This 30+ SATB choir was founded in 1977. We sing a wide variety of music: songs from the shows, old favourites, madrigals, folk songs - everything from Bach to the Beatles and more! Each year the choir performs numerous concerts, often helping charity groups to raise funds In addition we hold several social events each year.  

• Alnwick & District Choral Society, Northumberland 90-strong, with 4 concerts a year and going abroad every other year, mostly to Europe

• Altèri Choir, Manchester, Lancaster This chamber choir was formed in 1995 and performs a wide range of music - classics such as Faure, Bach, Brahms and Durufle, modern music - including works by Geoffrey Lewis and a specially commissioned work by John Hawkins - as well as everything from plainchant to baroque.

• Altrincham Choral Society, Cheshire Founded in 1945, and now with 100+ members giving 3 major concerts and a carol concert each year

• Alverton Singers, Northallerton, N Yorkshire We are a female voice choir of around 30 members singing for fun and enjoyment, and to raise funds for local charities. We usualy hold twice yearly concerts in Northallerton, but are also available to sing for community events/groups etc. We are looking for new members and invite anyone interested to contact us via our website. Enquiries about membership, events or bookings can also be emailed direct to enquiry@alvertonsingers.org.uk We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in Northallerton. 27 Jan

• Alveston Singers, Gloucestershire e-mail only: contact Michael Elcock

• Alvington Singers, Kingsbridge, Devon This chamber choir based in Kingsbridge, draws members from all around the South Hams district. Concerts take place throughout the year, covering a wide range of both secular and sacred music, including vocal and instrumental soloists, as well as major works with orchestral accompaniment. The choir is keen to promote young performers and frequently invites local schoolchildren to take part. Concerts take place in a variety of venues, usually to raise money for charitable causes. In addition to concerts, the choir is often invited to sing at weddings, functions and local festivals.

• Alyth Choral Society, London We are predominantly a mixed voiced Jewish Choir that performs the classical repertoire based either on the Old Testament or has a non-religious background.  Our wish it to bring together music lovers of all backgrounds and ages in a friendly and lively atmosphere.  There are approximately 40 members.  We are also lucky to have the composer Julian Dawes as an Honorary Member of the Society and he has composed a number of works for especially for us in the recent past. We have been invited to perform at prestigious venues as well as our regular concerts for the local community.

• Amabile Girls' Choir, Kendal, Cumbria A dynamic group of 38 girls aged between 10 and 19. Choir of the Day when competing in the 1998/2000 Sainsbury's Choir of the Year competitions

• Amadeus, Formby, Lancashire A chamber choir of 20 singers with a wide-ranging repertoire. Available for hire for all types of event

• Amersham & Chesham Bois Choral Society, Amersham, Buckinghamshire A choir numbering around 120 members, and performing a wide range of works encompassing both the standard repertoire and the wider scope of choral works such as Finzi's Intimations of Immortality and Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms. We have an enthusiastic musical director, Ian Hooker, and an actively involved president, Dame Felicity Lott, who recently took part in the choir's 75th Anniversary concert. We have links with overseas choirs in Germany and the USA.

• Amersham A Cappella (formerly Chiltern Harmony), Amersham, Buckinghamshire Fun loving Ladies Barbershop Group singing a cappella four part harmony. They have been established since 1982 and have won Sainsbury Choir of the Year (Single Voice Adult Choir Award) and the gold medal at the LABBS National Convention. 

• Amici, Cheshire Performing regularly at venues in NW England, singing unaccompanied or with anything up to full orchestra, and with from 8 to 30 voices. Appearances on both BBC1 and ITV, most recently in April 2002.

• Amici Chamber Choir, North Harrow, Middlesex 30-strong, giving about 6 concerts a year in major London and other venues. It was formed in 1986 to give the first British performance of CPE Bach's St Markus Passion, and has also given the first London performance of JS Bach's St Mark Passion

• Amici Del Canto, Llandudno, North Wales We are a festival-winning chamber choir and instrumental ensemble founded in 2005 and comprised of music professionals and students. Our repertoire is very wide and varied but we specialise in Baroque and Renaissance choral music. We have performed internationally; most notably for Holy Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at The Vatican in Rome.

• Amici Singers, Leeds, West Yorkshire Sociable, friendly and supportive 60-strong mixed-voice choir open to anyone regardless of ability. They organise concerts and choir holidays each year to raise money for charities

• Amici Singers of London The Amici Singers are a group of experienced choral singers who get together three or four times a year to stage concerts, under the baton of Eric Brown, former conductor of Imperial College Choir. Eric strives to provide audience and singers with a lively and varied programme of music. Previous concerts have included works by Monteverdi, Bach, Mozart, Brahms and Rossini. The choir has also had the pleasure of premiering Eric's own compositions. Membership of the choir is by invitation only.

• Amici Singers, Potton, Bedforshire Womens voice choir

• Angel Voices, Croydon, Surrey Anglican church choir (St Philip's)

• Angelicus, Rochdale, Lancashire. Angelicus is a friendly singing group for girls aged 12 and over. We are based in Rochdale and perform a number of concerts each year in the Rochdale/Greater Manchester Area.

• Angmering Chorale, Angmering, W Sussex. 120 strong choir formed in 1976. Musical Director George Jones. Next autumn joint concert of Karl Jenkins 'The Armed Man - a mass for Peace'

• Annfield Plain Gleemen Male Voice Choir, Stanley, Co Durham: e-mail only: contact Bob Rix   Choir of 40 voices which celebrates its Centenary in 2003 with a repertoire encompassing a range of melodies, both old and not so old.

• Anston Male Voice Choir, Rotherham, S. Yorkshire Formed in 1971, and now 35-strong, they've sung in Rotherham's twin town St Quentin, France, and have paid several visits to Gütersloh, Germany

• Antiphon, Hexham, Northumberland A mixed voice small chamber choir specialising in early church music by composers such as Victoria, Palestrina, Bryd and Tallis and often performing masses in the setting they were intended for - as part of a church service.. Singers with a passion for early music are welcome to join us.

• Antiphonia, Leatherhead, Surrey We have about 20 voices and the use of a fine pipe organ. Each programme has a theme (Music All Powerful; An Autumn Pastoral; The Tree of Life; The Green Blade Riseth; Cecilia and Other Saints), and we usually include both sacred and secular music, something for double choir , something romantic and something modern. We give about 3 concerts a year, rehearsing for 6 weeks before each concert, on Sundays at 3pm and occasional Saturdays at 10am.

• Antiphony, Marden, Kent Antiphony are a local ensemble who are gaining recognition further afield for their accomplished a capella singing of jazz standards, other popular material and the occasional piece of their own. The distinctive arrangements are by Guy Faulkner and Chris Gosling.

• Anton Bruckner Choir, London Anton Bruckner Choir was founded by Christopher Dawe in 1995, and is now established as one of London's top amateur chamber choirs.  The choir numbers between 35 for smaller scale concerts and up to 50 for the larger scale works.  Our repertoire is wide, including the major works for chamber choir but also larger scale choral works.  Recent highlights have been the Monteverdi Vespers with the English Cornet and Sackbut Ensemble in 2002, and Bach's Mass in B Minor in March 2004.  The music of Anton Bruckner features regularly in our programmes, and the name of the choir reflects our belief in producing a full, but beautiful sound, without the sometimes rather mannered choral habits of some other chamber choirs!

• Anvil Chorus, Birmingham Anvil Chorus is an a cappella singing group that performs primarily in the Barbershop close-harmony style. The singers are members of West Midlands Barbershop Harmony Club, based in Birmingham, UK

• Appledore Singers e-mail only: contact chrispam@cpbeechey.freeserve.co.uk A ladies choir of 38 voices singing in 3 parts.  A wide repertoire of secular/sacred.  A local, amateur group who sing in a wide variety of venues.

• Arcadian Singers, Oxford University  We are a chamber choir of about 20 members. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings and perform one concert each term. Over the past five years we have recorded two successful CDs, broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and have toured yearly.

• Arden Youth Choir, Nelson, Pendle, Lancashire The Arden Youth Choir (girls choir) was founded in 2004 by Susan Eames and has built up a solid reputation in the last 3 years, being praised in competitions for their warm mature tone, fine articulation and sincere delivery. The "Arden" has won prizes in every competition they have entered and they support charitable institutions such as NSPCC, Mcmillan nurses and RNLI. Singers live in Colne, Barnoldswick, Clitheroe, Blackburn, Burnley, Skipton and Nelson. 28 Sep

• Argus Singers, County Durham  Mixed voice chase based in Chester le Street, County Durham. Repertoire mainly part songs - anything from Bach to Sondheim. Entry by informal audition (but we do not bite!)

• Aria, Glasgow Newly formed vocal group made up of eight female friends,  who have been singing together since childhood. While the singers are still mainly in their twenties they draw from experience of having been singing together for around 20 years. As former members of the Glasgow Youth Choir, Aria wish to acknowledge the great influence and training they have received from the founder and conductor of the Glasgow Youth Choir, Dr. Agnes Hoey M.B.E. Aria are pleased to be accompanied by Jim Drennan and have an extensive repertoire of music from sacred and classical to folk and modern.

• Ariosa Singers, Swansea, Wales Formed two years ago, the Ariosa Singers have already given several well-received performances in the local community. In 2006 the Singers took a prominent role in the All Saints Alive Music Festival in Oystermouth, Swansea, participating in a Mozartiad, a performance of Saint-Saëns’ Requiem, a Young Singers’ Spectacular, a Junior Proms and a very moving service of Music and Meditation

• Arrow Vale Singers, Redditch/Bromsgrove, Worcestershire We are a friendly 45-strong choir, promoting two main concerts a year but performing an extra 6 to 8 concerts by invitation. Our repertoire is very wide – opera choruses, show songs, classic pops, spirituals, classical, etc.

• Ars Pristina  This versatile chamber choir is largely comprised of graduates from Royal Holloway, University of London. Its aim is to perform a wide repertoire of music with a fresh and exciting approach and is also available to sing at weddings and functions

• Arun Choral Society, Arundel, W. Sussex They have an extensive music library for hire.

• Arun Sounds, Bognor Regis, W. Sussex The Arun Sounds were founded in 1981. We are a small chorus numbering at present 22 members. Although we've been around for 21 years in 2002 our collective years experience of singing the barbershop way outstrips that by far! Though a small chorus, we are very active in our community.

• Ascension Singers, Cambridge:  e-mail only: contact Peter Horley. 25-30 strong occasional choir, who meet for Cathedral visits. Rehearsals are held in Cambridge prior to any visit although singers come from other parts of the country.

• Ashburton Singers, Ashburton, Devon 20-30 people, singing mostly unaccompanied multi-part music of the 16^th & 17^th centuries, but also of other periods up to the present day

• Ashdown Singers Uckfield, East Sussex Formed in 1976, the Ashdown Singers are a chamber choir of approximately 30 members. An accomplished and sociable group, the Ashdown Singers is large enough to perform establish works of the choral repertoire, (Vivaldi Gloria, Stainer Crucifixion, Masses by Mozart & Haydn etc) yet small enough to be able to sing madrigals and partsongs. The choir’s raison d’etre is to provide an outlet for those who appreciate and wish to perform choral music whilst also raising money for charities in the local community. Ashdown singers are available for hire to sing at weddings, corporate and private functions. The choir draws singers from West Sussex, and Kent, as Uckfield is close to boarders with these counties. Want to sing? Membership is by audition, and subscription is £10per term (£30 per annum).

• Ashford Choral Society, Kent  With a membership of about 130 singers, the Society gives three to four concerts a year during the period September to April. The Society performs some of the major choral works (recent performances include Vaughan Williams, Verdi, Haydn, Bach, Elgar and Poulenc), with leading soloists and a full symphony orchestra

• Ashford Choral Society, Surrey A friendly 80-strong choir of all ages, singing quality music to a high standard. No audition necessary

• Ashington & District Male Voice Choir, Northumberland: e-mail only: contact J Perry

• Ashley Chorale, Ashley Green, Bucks. We are a new choir of about ten accomplished voices selected by invitation from some of the Premier choirs in South Bucks.Formed in January 2007 we are exploring an A Cappella repertiore, and have covered about 70 pieces in just seven meetings.  Looking to tempt other experienced voices to an "Open Day" later where we may be able to identify singers who could be invited to join.  Currently looking for a "World Premier" booking. 13 Feb

• Ashtead Choral Society, Surrey Founded by the eminent baritone, George Pizzey, in 1949, followed by an inaugural concert the following year. During his tenure the Society expanded in size and since its inception has followed a policy of working with professional soloists and orchestras. In 1998 Paul Dodds succeeded Arthur Diamond and has guided the Society since then, including their 50th Anniversary Season. Over the years the society has performed virtually all the works in the standard choral repertoire.

• Ashtead Singers 25-strong SATB, including people who are soloists in their own right, as well as accomplished keyboard players. They can be booked singly, severally or en masse.

• Ashton Hall Restoration Chorus, Lancaster Ashton Hall Restoration Chorus is a chorus of 100+ singers, they come together for a one-day rehearsal and performance with Principal Conductor Peter Litman. Each year they present 2/3 concerts, of which one is Lancaster's 'Last Night of the Proms'.

• Atherstone Choral Society, Warwickshire 70-voice non-audition SATB choir with a tradition of singing with orchestras, brass and military bands. Bach to Beatles repertoire. Rehearsals: term-time Monday nights. Concerts quarterly.

• Audley Male Voice Choir, Audley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Founded in the 1950's by William Bowers, the Choir has strong links with non-conformist and mining traditions of North Staffordshire. Membership has been built up over the years and now ninety or so men from all walks of life enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie that the choir affords.

• Aughton Male Voice Choir, Lancashire 70-strong TTBB choir, putting on 10-12 concerts a year, usually for local charities

• Avon & Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir was form in 1974 following the amalgamation of the Bath and Somerset, Bristol and the South Gloucestershire Constabulary. The choir is truly representative of the force with a membership consisting almost entirely of serving and retired police officers, serving and retired members of the support staff and the special constabulary.  We want to maintain the tradition of choral singing in a pleasant social environment and we do so under the professional leadership and tuition of our musical director Alison Howell, accompanist Julie Payne and deputy accompanist Gemma Leach.

• Avonbelles, Avon Formed in 1975 by a small group of nine ladies. Officially known as the 'Avon Ladies Barbershop Chorus', the group is made up of ladies from all walks of life and backgrounds, though all with one common interest; making music and having fun.

• Axminster & District Choral Society, Axminster, Devon  A choir of nearly 90 singers who rehearse and perform in the lovely Minster Church in Axminster. We tackle a range of music from Gordon Jacob and Vaughan Williams to Mozart and Haydn. Two concerts per year, one in the spring, one in December.

• Aylesbury Choral Society, Buckinghamshire Aylesbury Choral Society was founded in 1932 by Charles Pope, who lived locally and did so much for the musical life of the town. With an initial eleven members, the Society concentrated mostly on madrigals and part songs. After a very successful appearance at the Buckingham Festival the Society began to grow, and consequently started to expand its repertoire Today the Society boasts over 100 choir members, and tackles performances of both the great classical choral repertoire and more modern works with equal enthusiasm and success. 

• Aylesbury Festival Choir, Buckinghamshire A long-established choir of around 100 members performing two major concerts each year plus a carol concert. We employ a professional conductor and enjoy a varied programme, from classical to modern with excellent reviews. We perform with professional soloists & orchestras. If you can sing in tune & like choral singing, a warm welcome awaits at our Thursday evening rehearsals. Visit our website for further information!

• Ayr Choral Union is a 100 strong choir in Ayrshire, South West of Scotland