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Sackville
Community Choir, East Grinstead, Sussex
Sackville Community Choir is for anyone in the East
Grinstead area. We perform all kinds of music from Handel to the
Beatles, songs from the musicals - anything we want to sing. No
auditions! We sing in 4 parts (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass), but you
don’t need to read music. We rehearse at Sackville School, East
Grinstead on Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 9 pm during school terms
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Saddleworth Male Voice Choir
The Saddleworth Male Voice Choir numbers about
50 voices. It's
members are drawn mainly from around the Greater Manchester area, in
particular, Oldham, Rochdale and Saddleworth. The present choir was
founded in 1955.
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Saddleworth Musical Society, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Oldham, Lancs
A four part mixed choir of about 60 voices about to enter its 50th
anniversary Year. We perform three major events in the year - an
orchestral spring concert, an operetta or light opera in the autumn
and a Christmas Carol concert with orchestra and guest(s).
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Saffron Walden Choral Society, Saffron Walden, Essex One of the
oldest continuous choral society in the UK, now with well over 100
members from a large catchment area. Strong youth programme. Four main
concerts a year including Spirit of Christmas with local schools. One of
the best community choirs in the area with a wide ranging repertoire
from early to modern music. Most concerts are with professional
orchestras and soloists. Friendly, hard-working, critically acclaimed
and continually striving for greater success.
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Sage
Gateshead Chamber Choir, Tyne & Wear
This 40 strong mixed choir of experienced singers from across the north
east, led by director Ed Milner, meet weekly to rehearse and perform a
broad range of accompanied and a cappella, secular and sacred repertoire
from around the world with particular emphasis on the unusual and
unexpected. Examples of the repertoire include works by Byrd, Holst,
Monteverdi, Tallis, Brahms, Whitacre and Orban as well as the Palestrina
Masses.
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Sale Choral
Society, Cheshire
A mixed choir of around 70 members, singing mostly the traditional
repertoire in 4 major concerts a year, plus others for charity
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Sale Youth Choirs, Trafford, Manchester SYC is a family of choirs set up to provide exceptional choral opportunities to young people in Trafford.
Our choirs meet once a week in term time and perform regularly throughout the year. We are a registered community interest organisation (CIC), established by Matthew Roughley in 2021, that seeks to create a space for outstanding musical and choral education as well as building strong partnerships with the local community and surrounding schools.
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Salford Choral Society,
Salford, Greater Manchester
One of the leading choirs in the North West with some 100 members. Four
main concerts a year with professional orchestras and soloists. Friendly
group in easy reach of Manchester centre.
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Salford Community
Choir, Greater Manchester
An adult choir for which there is no audition - just a love of singing.
A variety of genres of music are sung from Thomas Tallis Madrigals to
modern day medleys. Men in particular are always very welcome - you can
never have enough tenors and basses.
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Salford Hospitals'
Choir, Salford, Greater Manchester A mixed choir of about 40 adults,
formed in 1977 from the massed choir that used to perform concerts in
Manchester for the Sir Malcolm Sargent Fund for Children.
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Salisbury
Cathedral Choir Salisbury Cathedral Choir maintains a tradition of
church music that has been offered in the Cathedral since its
consecration in 1258. Salisbury has been well known for the lead that it
has given in liturgy, and music has always played an important part in
the Cathedral's worship. In the early days the music in the Cathedral
was performed by two groups of musicians, the Vicars Choral and the
choristers, either together or separately. In the sixteenth century
there first appeared the Lay Vicar, a singing man who was not in Holy
Orders and whose duty it was to assist the Vicar Choral with the
singing. Today the music is provided by sixteen boy choristers and
sixteen girl choristers aged between 8 - 13 years and six Lay Vicars. In
1991, the same year in which the 900th anniversary of the founding of
the very first boys' choir was celebrated, Salisbury became the first
English Cathedral to form a separate and independent foundation for girl
choristers. They sang their first service in October of that year and
nowadays the weekly services are equally divided between the boy and
girl choristers.
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Salisbury
Cathedral Chamber Choir, Wilts Salisbury Cathedral has a new chamber
choir which specializes in early music and plainsong which has grown out
of the original Sarum plainsong and the great heritage of liturgy
attached to this Cathedral. Directed by Daniel Cook, Assistant Director
of Music, the choir deputizes for the Cathedral choir on major feast
days, when these fall within choir holidays, and also further promotes
the Cathedral's work and mission throughout the diocese. It provides a
marvellous opportunity for accomplished singers to participate directly
in the Cathedral's liturgy and, simultaneously, fills a gap in its music
programme.
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Salisbury
Cathedral Junior Choir Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir was
established in September 2007 as a further development of the "Singing
Together" outreach initiative run by the Cathedral and Cathedral School
with funding from the Choirs Schools Association. The choir is
non-audition and open to all boys and girls in School Years 4-8.
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Salisbury Chamber
Chorus, Wiltshire
The Salisbury Chamber Chorus is a group of singers who
perform 3 concerts a year. We have a wide repertoire from Opera to
Classical and Popular Music
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Salisbury Community
Choir, Wiltshire was formed in 1993 growing from an evening class
entitled 'Singing for Non Singers'. Since Fiona Clarke became Musical
Director in 1998 the choir has gained huge popularity and its membership
has increased tenfold. With about 200 members, the choir is now one of
the largest in the area. In 2001 the choir embarked on its first
European tour to Germany, in 2003 it travelled to Paris and in 2005 to
Poland. The choir has developed a reputation for giving performances
which are both thought provoking and fun. Various institutions ask us to
perform concerts for them, including the National Trust at Stourhead for
their Festival of the Voice, Salisbury Cathedral for their lunchtime
concerts and Studio Theatre at the Salisbury City Hall.
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Salisbury Musical
Society SMS is an amateur, mixed choir of about 140 voices. We
perform the major classical works in public concerts that are normally
given in Salisbury Cathedral three times a year, accompanied by a full
orchestra.
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Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir, Bulford, Wiltshire
The aim of the choir is to create a community focal point; through song, it
is hoped that the ladies find fun, friendship, support and a vehicle to
raise money for charity.
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Saltash Ladies
Choir, Saltash, Cornwall
We are 42 ladies who have a love of singing. We practice every Wednesday
evening in Saltash, Cornwall, and have travelled to sing with other
choirs in Great Britain
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Sandbach Choral Society, Sandbach,
Cheshire A friendly and enthusiastic choir whose roots stretch in
Sandbach from 1947. Under the artistic direction of our conductor,
Stephen Newlove, the choir continues to go from strength to strength performing
some ambitious choral programmes which have included Orff’’s Carmina
Burana, Britten’s Noye’s Fludde and Handel’s Dixit Dominus. With a
mission to bring choral music alive to the local community and to work
with and encourage young people to participate in our performances we
have an exciting and varied programme ahead. We are always delighted to
see new faces, either in the choir or in our audience.
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Sandgate Choir,
Storrington, West Sussex.
Sandgate
Choir (formerly Sandgate Singers) Singers’ is around 80 strong of mixed ability SATB. Rehearsals are held
on Monday evenings from 7.30 – 9.30 pm during term times at Storrington
and Sullington Parish Hall, West Sussex, from the beginning of September
to the following July. We perform a minimum of three concerts a year;
at Christmas, Easter and in July.
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Sandham
Singers, Newbury, Berkshire This chamber choir, which rehearses
weekly in Newbury, Berkshire, performs a wide range of musical styles
from Renaissance motets to well-loved favourites, sacred music,
spirituals, folk songs, and contemporary works, enjoying some of the
most beautiful and diverse choral music ever written. We welcome
choral singers interested in joining us, and we prepare for regular
concerts as well as occasionally singing the weekend services in
cathedrals, under the excellent training of our director, Nicholas
Woods.
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Sandhurst Singers,
Sandhurst, Berkshire. e-mail only: contact
simonmusic45@gmail.com We meet during term time on Wednesday
evenings and is a sing for fun group. We sing popular songs from the
past few decades, songs from musicals etc.
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Sandiacre Male Voice Choir,
Derbyshire The Sandiacre Male Voice Choir is 94 years old this year,
having been founded in 1920. During that time there have only been five
Musical Directors, two of whom, Horace Wagg and Peter Barber served for
49 and 41 years respectively.Peter joined the choir in 1947 and is still
a very active member, along with Bill Foulke who joined two years later
and has been Treasurer since 1967. The fortunes of the choir have varied
over the years, with membership fluctuating from around forty to less
than twenty, necessitating several emergency meetings to decide whether
to continue. However, no doubt due to the enthusiasm of a few dedicated
members, it has continued, only being suspended during the war years,
with regular practices recommencing in September 1946
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Sangstream,
Edinburgh.
A Scots folk choir. It is open to all, and meets once a week on
Thursday evenings. Sangstream aims to be a friendly and fun place
open to everyone who has an interest in group singing to take part
and to develop their skills with the help of an experienced singer;
a group which provides the
opportunity for people to learn about and to share Scots songs and
traditions;
a group which can carry these songs
out into the wider community.
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Sarisbury Choral Society, Nr Southampton, Hampshire
Sarisbury Choral Society has
established an enviable reputation for friendly and relaxed rehearsals,
imaginative concert programmes and innovative joint ventures with
professional musicians. It provides an enjoyable and educational
experience for beginners and experienced singers and a warm welcome is
extended to all who would like to join.
Rehearsals are on Thursdays 7:50 – 9:20 at Sarisbury
Green Community Centre, The Green, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hants.
SO31 7AA.
Sarum Consort, Salisbury
Originally formed for a Requiem Service in Romsey Abbey in 1992, the
Sarum Consort made its formal debut at the 1993 Salisbury Festival when
painter Jane Mackay, Andrew's sister, exhibited work inspired by
Britten's music, and a concert was given to illustrate the artist's
inspiration. The group continues to explore a wide repertoire from
medieval times to the present day, but music of the golden age - the
Renaissance - remains its speciality.
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Sarum Voices, Salisbury, Wiltshire Sarum Voices is a choir of young
singers based in and around Salisbury. They sing a variety of music,
ranging from choral classics and new compositions, to arrangements, by
their leader Ben Lamb, of popular hits. The choir performs at
engagements of all kinds, including weddings, concerts and tours.
- Saturday Singers,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
The Saturday Singers began in 1988 as
the Nottingham University Adult Education Centre Singers, led by
Geoffrey Moore. We are a mixed choir for all ages, based in Nottingham,
England. The choir has Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass sections, and
currently consists of over 60 members. We rehearse every Saturday during
academic term times, and perform our work each year at Christmas and
Easter.
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Sawtry Chorale,
Cambridge It has been in existence for 15 years and is a
mixed SATB choir of 50 singers or thereabouts
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Schola Anselmi & Caeciliana,, Kingsway, London WC2
The church of SS Anselm & Caecilia is unusual among London Catholic churches in maintaining a serious musical tradition
involving both professional and volunteer singers. The volunteer choir
is called Schola Anselmi, and sings for a Latin Mass on two Sundays a
month at 12 noon, and occasionally also for 6pm masses on feast-days.
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Schola Cantorum, Kensington, London The
Cathedral-standard liturgical choir of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial
School, made up of boys aged 11-18, singing regularly at Our Lady of
Victories, Kensington, and undertaking concerts, tours and recordings
Schola Cantorum of Oxford
Schola Cantorum of Oxford is the University of Oxford's premier Chamber
Choir, composed of approximately 30 students. Directed by renowned
conductor James Burton, the choir has recently undertaken projects which
have included live broadcasts of world premieres on BBC Radios 3 and 4,
filming for a documentary about Vaughan WIlliams, concerts in Oxford,
Cambridge and London and international tours to Mexico, Argentina,
China, France and Israel.
- Sciolto Chamber Choir, Belfast, Co Antrim: e-mail only: contact Paul Berry
The name means free and unrestrained (as well as a few other things in
colloquial Italian.....). We are a small chamber choir which sings as
diverse a range of music in as diverse a range of locations as possible.
Scottish Chamber Choir,
Edinburgh Since its formation in 1968, the Scottish Chamber Choir
has performed throughout Scotland and Northern England to great acclaim.
Each season the choir presents four concerts in Edinburgh, climaxing
with an appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. These are usually
supplemented by a Christmas concert and guest appearances at local Music
Societies and Festivals throughout the year, keeping members quite busy!
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Chorus Formed in 1991 to provide the Orchestra with a resident
choir. They broadcast and record, perform frequently in venues
throughout Scotland, and are regular visitors to the Edinburgh
International Festival
- Scottish Concert Singers
Scottish Opera
Community Choir
We need your voice! Set up in 2012 for adults living and
working in the north of Glasgow, our Community Choir is going from
strength to strength. With a mix of opera, classical, popular, folk and
world music, the choir meets on Wednesday evenings in the new Robertson
Trust Education rooms at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. You don’t need to
be able to read music or have any previous experience.
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Scottish Police & Community
Choir, Glasgow and Perth Do you like to sing and perform?
Fancy a new challenge? Want to be part of something different? Come and
Join Us! (non police members welcome)
- Scunthorpe & District
Choral Society, Lincolnshire They've run courses for non-singers to
pick up the basics of (and confidence for) choral singing -- a great
idea
Scunthorpe
Co-operative Junior Choir, Lincolnshire Semi-finalists in
Sainsbury's Choir of the Year Competition in 1994, 1996 & 1998.
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Scunthorpe Male
Voice Choir, Lincolnshire
Established in 1924, The Scunthorpe Male Voice Choir has
established a tradition of male singing in North Lincolnshire which has
gone from strength to strength and continues to thrive today. The
modern choir has a complement of more than 40 voices and has grown into
one of the leading music groups in the area.
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Seaford Choral Society,
East Sussex A large choir of more than 110 voices from a small town
on the south coast. Friendly and enthusiastic, we welcome all comers
without audition. Established 90 years ago we sing in the classical
choral tradition and give two main concerts a year plus a 'come and
sing' on Good Friday as well as occasional workshops and an outdoor
carol concert.
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Seagrave Singers, Kettering, Northamptonshire A ladies choir, the
Seagrave Singers is a welcoming and talented amateur choir. New members
are not required to audition to join, nor read music. Full support is
given during rehearsals. Members also like to meet socially, throughout
the year.
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Seagreen Singers, Oxford The Seagreen Singers are a community
singing group based in Oxford. We sing songs to change the world. The
group was formed after a class arranged by the Oxford Workers' Education
Association (WEA), and it’s been going for about 10 years. We sing at
events supporting peace and social justice around Oxfordshire. We’ve
sung “alternative” carols for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. We’ve
run workshops at Campsfield Detention Centre to meet refugees and cheer
the inmates and sung outside in support of the campaign to get it
closed. We’ve performed at Fair Trade and Green Fairs, we’ve marched on
demonstrations, we’ve supported environment and allotment open days. The
group is named after the colour of the ribbons worn by the Levellers, a
radical movement in Cromwell's Model Army. The Levellers believed in
equality for all, justice, and human rights – things that inspire us,
centuries later.
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Seahouses Village Voices, Northumberland A small SATB choir
contributing to the life of local communities. Details and
contacts on the website.
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Seaton Sluice Singers, Northumberland Led by Jane Harland, we are a
friendly, informal mixed choir singing together for fun (about 50
singers). We sing a wide range of songs old and new from around the
world, including a number from the local folk tradition. All songs are
taught by ear (no need to read music although music notation is
provided). We meet on Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon during term time (10am
for coffee and a chat and sing from 10.30am) at Seaton Sluice Community
Centre, Albert Road, Seaton Sluice near Whitley Bay, Northumberland NE26
4QX.
Second City Sound,
Birmingham. Ladies Barbershop Harmony Club. We are a club of nearly
fifty ladies who meet on Monday evenings in Great Barr, Birmingham to
sing four part unaccompanied harmony in the American Barbershop
tradition. We sing in public on occasions and compete in the annual
convention of L.A.B.B.S., the Ladies' Association of British Barbershop
Singers.
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Seer Green Singers,
Seer Green, near
Beaconsfield, Bucks. We are a
men’s community choir of over 40 members, singing a wide ranging
repertoire.
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Selby Abbey Choir, Yorkshire Selby Abbey Choir is an amateur choir who sing at Sunday services, weddings, special events and other occasions. We run both an adult and junior choir who are supported and coached by our Director of Music, Oliver Waterer.
We are looking to recruit new treble, soprano, alto, tenor and bass singers (adults and children aged 8+) and are particularly keen to hear from potential tenors and basses at the moment. If you are interested in joining a friendly community, and in making music in our great building accompanied by the famous Abbey organ.
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Selby Rock Choir,
Selby, Yorkshire The Selby
Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Steve Jones. The choir is for all
ages and all the local North Yorkshire branches of Rock Choir, like ours
come together to do incredible events like the 20,000 seat O2 Arena and
Guinness World Record attempts (The Rock Choir members have got 3 world
records and even had personal certificates arranged for them) and
community events too like the local North Yorkshire music and food
festivals.
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Semi-Toned, Exeter, Devon Semi-Toned were formed in 2010 as a five-man
barbershop harmony group at a university which doesn’t teach academic
music. Six years on and the group is now at the forefront of a cappella
in the UK. The group, based at Exeter University in the South West of
England is now fourteen men strong and in April 2015 earned the title of
national champions, having won the Voice Festival UK. Praised for their
creativity, uniqueness and vocal acrobatics the group embraces music of
a variety of genres to ensure there really is something for everyone in
any of their shows. In November and December 2016, Semi-Toned competed
in Gareth Malone’s new TV show on BBC2 called The
Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain. After battling it out to represent
the South West, the group went on to win the competition with their
arrangements of ‘Candle
in the Wind‘ and ‘Anthem
of Praise‘.
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Semper Singers, Leicestershire
The Semper Singers (previously the Chanterelders) is a non-audition
choir with members from across Leicestershire. Rehearsals take place
from 7.30pm until 8.45pm on Monday evenings during term time at the
Samworth Academy, Leicester. New members are always welcome.
Senza Nome Choir, Coventry
Senza Nome is a young mixed choir of some 20 voices, with
members from Coventry, Birmingham, Leamington Spa and Rugby. It started
as a quartet in 2008 soon became a small choir.It started with the choir
singing during the services at the Polish church in Coventry but quickly
expanded its repertoire and activity giving concerts in other places as
well.
- Serafine Chamber Choir, London
Serafine Chamber Choir is made up of some of the most talented young
conductors in the country, all of whom have been taught by director,
Manvinder Rattan. Serafine is made up of professional singers, teachers
and students, all of whom share a passion for high quality music making
as well as their own love of conducting.
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Serenade, Shepshed, Leicestershire "Serenade" is the much-loved
Shepshed Women's Community Choir.
No need to audition, you choose the part of the choir
you are comfortable singing in and you can change your mind if you want
to sing a different part at any point. Choir sessions are kept relaxed
and informal so there is no pressure. Whether you are a trained singer
or someone who just enjoys a sing in the shower EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
Performing at local events is something that we really enjoy, as a
member you are welcome to join in at any performance. Should you prefer
not to perform that’s OK too.
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Serenade Choir, Greater
Manchester If
you love singing and would like to get involved with a group of
musical and friendly women who perform regularly then consider joining
Serenade.All
the members sing well and are happy to sing music from every era and in
every style. The ability to sight read music is an advantage but
enthusiasm and commitment are more important to us. We rehearse every
Monday evening at 7.30 until 9.30 in a venue just off the M60, Junction
19.
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Serenata Singers, Cardiff
A
new choir based in Cardiff.
We were founded by members of the Welsh National Opera’s community choir
so in general our repertoire has been opera based but we want to develop
and widen our appeal.
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Serenata Women’s Choir,
Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland e-mail only: contact
serenatachoir16@gmail.com
We are a thriving group of twenty two
talented women with an appetite for learning and laughter, who love to
share their music with their friends and families. Rehearsals are on
Thursday nights. We sing mainly in three parts, both accompanied and
unaccompanied. Repertoire comes from a range of musical genres and
includes music from the classical choral tradition, spirituals,
arrangements of folk songs and popular favourites. There is a simple
audition to ensure that you can hold your line, and listen and blend
your voice with other singers.
Serenity Choir, Cardiff, Wales
Serenity is a fun
and exciting female voice choir based in Cardiff. Our repertoire ranges
from gospel to pop, classical to jazz, songs from the shows and Disney.
The choir is non-auditioning and comprises of ladies from all walks of
life. Our aim is to sing and perform fantastic songs and enjoy ourselves
in doing so.
Seriously Occasional Singers,
Beer Devon. This choir has been running since January 2009 and
is gaining in popularity, membership and getting on down and being
groovy with our voices. We rehearse once a month in the Mariners
Hall in Beer.
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Seven Towers Male Voice Choir, County Antim, Northern Ireland The
Seven Towers Male Voice Choir is based in Ballymena, County Antrim, an
ancient market town on the coach road between Derry and Belfast. The
members however are drawn from a wide area. The weekly practices are
normally held at the Bowling Club, Old Ballymoney Road, on Mondays at
8.00pm from September to April. The choir sings a wide range of secular
and sacred music, both classical and modern. The concerts raise funds
for national charities and also support smaller local ventures. The
Choir has performed in the past to a wider audience in Ireland, Great
Britain, Germany and Canada. New members will be made especially
welcome.
Sevenoaks
Philharmonic Society, Sevenoaks, Kent Founded in 1897, the
Sevenoaks Philharmonic Society is one of the most established choral
societies in the area and has over 80 singers. We perform
three concerts a year of sacred and secular works. Our summer
concert takes place in the Sevenoaks Playhouse (formerly The Stag
Theatre) and forms a part of the Sevenoaks Summer Festival. One of
the friendliest choirs around, every rehearsal is a joy to attend.
Sevenoaks Rock Choir, Kent Nationwide phenomenon Rock Choir
rehearses across Kent in Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Orpington.
Members learn a range of feel-good pop, gospel and Motown songs in
harmony arrangement. There is no audition and no requirement to read
music. All are welcome – try us out for free!
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Seventy Chamber Choir
of Thanet, Broadstairs, Kent
The Seventy Chamber Choir of Thanet consists of
approximately 30 members, all of whom are experienced singers. The
choir has built a reputation for giving high quality performances
and sings a varied repertoire of works, ranging from the Renaissance
era (Tallis, Byrd, Victoria and Palestrina) through the Baroque and
Romantic periods to living
composers such as Chilcott, Lauridsen, Pärt and Whiteacre..
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Severn Voices, Malvern, Worcestershire
Severn Voices is a small chamber choir founded by Will Coleman in 2011
with members who pride themselves on producing top-quality sounds across
an unusually varied and challenging repertoire. Made up of around twenty
adults, the choir is extremely passionate about choral music and
committed to being the best. The choir aims to attract the more
adventurous choral singer. As such, you may well have already sung with
a few choirs and have experience singing some of the main choral
repertoire. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 7.30 p.m. for 2 hours. New
members will always be made welcome - just come to a rehearsal.
Shabbaton Choir, London
The Shabbaton Choir was formed in 1990 out of the B'nei
Brith Festival Singers (which itself was formed in 1986). Stephen Levey
has been conductor and Musical Director since 1991. The Choir’s
innovative choral sound has been heard in synagogue services and
concerts throughout the United Kingdom and abroad.
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Shakti
Sings, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
The Shakti Sings Choir was founded to honour the Earth
through song.
The national choir is more than 200 strong, women and men with a
mission, to dedicate heart and voice with songs that plant seeds of
change and inspire deepened awareness of our land and respect for our
natural surroundings, especially our rivers and earth. We sing for joy
and with joy, singing songs in full harmony with the intention to open
hearts and raise consciousness.
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Shalford Choral Society, Surrey Founded in 1905 in order
to participate in the first Leith Hill Musical Festivaland has remained
an active and often very successful participant ever since. The Festival
is one of the country's leading choral events which is held annually in
Dorking. We are a friendly choir of around 35 singers and warmly welcome
new members in all voices. No auditions are required. Rehearsals are
held on Tuesday evenings in the autumn, winter and spring terms. Our
main purpose is to achieve a high musical standard but enthusiasm and
enjoyment of singing are considered the most important objectives for
our members.
Shannon Expess Chorus, Potton, Bedfordshire
From its beginnings in 1978 - when nine or ten men gathered together to
share their love of singing - to its present status as one of the UK's
leading amateur choirs, never has that initial feeling of fun and
friendship left the chorus. Amateur maybe but definitely not
'amateurish'. Singing is our hobby and the enjoyment that this brings is
manifest in all our performances be they in small churches in the wild's
of Essex, the Royal Albert Hall or venues in Europe and the USA.
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Sharnbrook Community Gospel Choir (SGC), Bedford, Bedfordshire.
Founded in May 2013 with twelve singers. Eighteen months later, we're
thirty plus strong, held three concerts, sung at a dozen church
services, completed our first summer season of fetes, were one of the
three choirs for the Diocese of St Albans Centenary event and have a
busy Christmas ahead. We are based at St Peter's church, Sharnbrook,
Bedford, Bedfordshire. Our repertoire is everything from gospel,
inspirational, spiritual, trad church music and general contemporary
folk and popular material.
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SHE Choir, King's Cross,
London A vibrant women's choir singing original arrangements of pop,
indie, rock and other genres. It's completely free to join, and we don't
audition - no experience necessary. We're always open to new members so
come along to our next meeting! We meet every Monday, 7pm, upstairs at
the Star of Kings pub in Kings Cross - 126
York Way, London N1 0AX (nearest
tube King's Cross)
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SHE Choir, Manchester, Lancashire A vibrant women's choir singing original arrangements of pop,
indie, rock and other genres. It's completely free to join, and we don't
audition - no experience necessary. We're always open to new members so
come along to our next meeting!
We rehearse every Wednesday night, warm
up starts on at 6pm at the Pub/Zoo
SHE Choir, Newcastle A vibrant women's choir singing original arrangements of pop,
indie, rock and other genres. It's completely free to join, and we don't
audition - no experience necessary. We're always open to new members so
come along to our next meeting!
We meet every Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
at The Bike Garden, Studley Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5NU.
Sheen Gate Choir, East Sheen, London
Sheen Gate Choir has been established for nearly 10 years. It is
non-auditioned SATB amateur choir which
meets weekly on an academic year term basis working towards
one major concert featuring a major choral work each year and other
projects during the year. Current active membership is around 40
singers. Choir finance, administration and communication
is carried out by a small committee.
We rehearse weekly on Tuesday nights, 8-9.30pm in either
a local school or in Christchurch, East Sheen. We try
to perform a major work every year, as well as other smaller
concerts throughout the year and involvement in local charity
events. We have an ambitious approach to repertoire and a
commitment to develop our members in musical skill and sensitivity.
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Sheffield Bach Society
They perform choral works not only by Bach, but also by a wide range of
composers from before Bach's time up to the present day. 6 major regular
concerts per season, plus others by invitation
Sheffield Cathedral
Choir Cathedral Choir of boys, girls and men, singing daily services
in Sheffield Cathedral and undertaking regular recordings, tours and
broadcasts
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Sheffield
Cathedral Schola Cantorum Sheffield Cathedral Schola Cantorum is a
choir designed to give young adult sopranos, particularly (but not
exclusively) university undergraduates, an opportunity to sing
liturgically within the pattern of Cathedral worship. Schola Cantorum
also sings concerts, at the Cathedral and other venues around the city
and region, and broadcasts on BBC Radio 4's Daily Service programme.
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Sheffield Chamber Choir,
Yorkshire We are available to
hire for wedding ceremonies, funerals and other special occasions. As
well as making regular cathedral visits we are always happy to sing at
churches that do not have a choir in residence. Let us know if your
church has a special service coming up, or would enjoy a taste of Choral
Evensong! We also love to get involved with fund-raising for charities
and church restoration projects by giving concerts from our extensive
and varied repertoire.
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Sheffield Community Choir, Yorkshire The Sheffield Community Choir is open to all members of the Sheffield
Community and also people from surrounding areas. All are welcome to join
the choir, regardless of your singing ability. Meet new people, share in
laughter and fun, form lasting friendships with other members, become part
of the SCC family.
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Sheffield Community Gospel Choir, Yorkshire We
are a group of people dedicated to spreading God’s word by doing what
we love to do -singing! Please explore our web site to find out more
about us. We are always ready to welcome new members, so if you feel
this might be for you, then we’d love to hear from you.
- Sheffield Ladies' Barbershop Harmony Chorus They sing for all sorts
of occasions, and have lots of fun too
Sheffield Oratorio Chorus, Yorkshire The Chorus was formed in
Sheffield in 1949 and the season 2003 - 2004 will be its 55th season. We
are seeking to recruit new chorus singers in all voices during the
season.
Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Yorkshire The current choir was
formed in 1935, but its origins are much older. Sheffield, like many
towns and cities in Yorkshire, has a long and distinguished tradition of
music-making, particularly with its choruses. The Philharmonic Chorus
was formed from two choirs dating back to the middle of the Victorian
period. the Sheffield Amateur Musical Society, founded in 1864 and the
Sheffield Musical Union founded in 1876.
- Sheffield Rock Choir, Yorkshire
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Sheffield
Socialist Choir, Yorkshire
Our choir comes out of a singing evening class, organised by the
Workers' Education Association in Sheffield, UK. Our choir has been
singing for freedom, justice and peace around the world since
1988. We sing at demonstrations, political events,
concerts and on the streets. No auditions
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Sheffield Young Singers, Yorkshire
Sheffield Young Singers is a leading community youth
choir. We have been providing high quality singing workshops and
performance opportunities for young people aged 7 - 18 for 10 years.
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Shelfield Male Voice Choir
70 strong male voice choir based near Walsall. Continental tours include
Austria, France, Holland and Spain. This year we are visiting Prague.
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Shepway Community Gospel Choir,
Hythe, Kent We are a community Gospel Choir, open to all
ages, male and female, without discrimination and without audition, and
we appeal to those who are simply after a fun couple of hours singing
good gospel music in the company of like-minded people. The Musical
Director is Wes Carroll, a highly qualified individual who combines his
musical ability with humour to enthuse even the most timid of voices to
sing from the heart.Our practices are held in The Salvation Army hall,
Portland Rd, Hythe, at no expense to the choir members, and there are
numerous events throughout the year at which the gospel choir features.
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Shepway Singers, Hythe, Kent
Shepway Singers is
a choral group formed (under the name the ‘Hythe Chamber Choir’) in the
mid-1970s to perform choral music requiring about twenty four competent
singers. The choir’s rehearsal base is St
Leonard’s Church,
Oak Walk, Hythe (CT21 5DN), and it takes its name from the Local
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Shepway Voices, Folkstone, Kent
Shepway
Voices was set up in 2011 by musical directors Duncan Moris and Alex
McNeice to give every adult throughout Shepway the chance to join a
choir. The choir is free to join and attend, there are no auditions or
boundaries to entry and the choir will perform a minimum of three
concerts a year.
Sherborne Chamber
Choir, Sherborne, Dorset An auditioned choir of about 40 singers
from Sherborne and the surrounding region. It was formed 25 years ago
and has a varied and wide repertoire, both sacred and secular, ranging
from the Renaissance to the present day. The choir performs three major
concerts a year, mostly in Sherborne Abbey, although the choir has also
undertaken overseas engagements Paris, Siena and Bruges.
- Sheringham
and Cromer Choral Society, Norfolk
Founded in 1933 under the late Norman Cutting,
Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society draws its membership chiefly
from the two towns as well as neighbouring towns and villages along
the North Norfolk coast and inland. Over the decades we have enjoyed
the musical direction of a variety of conductors all of whom have
strived to maintain a high standard. The choir has performed a
wide-ranging repertoire, mostly choral works but sometimes venturing
into operatic and other genres.
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Shetland Choral Society, Scotland
Shetland
Choral Society has been singing regularly in Shetland since the 1940's
but existed in other forms well before that. In the 1990's it changed
its name from Lerwick Choral Society to Shetland Choral Society to
reflect the fact that it draws members from all over the Islands
Shifnal and District Male Voice Choir, Shifnal, Shropshire
A choir
of 25+ members, founded in 1957 at the White Hart Inn, Shifnal in
Shropshire. Its motto is "Spread a little happiness everywhere you go
with song and laughter".
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Shifnal Chorale, Shropshire
Shifnal
Chorale is a mixed voice choir based in Shifnal, where we
rehearse every Monday evening at the Shifnal Methodist
church: we give concerts across Shropshire, usually in
Shifnal, Albrighton, Broseley, Wellington and Much Wenlock. Shifnal
Chorale presents concerts of serious musical works at regular
intervals throughout the year, with a traditional Christmas carol
concert in the Christmas term and a programme of lighter music in
the summer term.
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Shildon Institute Singers, New Shildon, County Durham A friendly community singing group to help you kick every weekend off on the right note. Every Friday at the Shildon Railway Institute from 6pm to 7pm - Be a little early, the singing gets underway at six.
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Shine On Ladies Choir, Dore, Yorkshire
The Shine on choir meets at Dore on Tuesdays 7.30pm and Ladies if you
want to sing with confidence and conviction and of course expert
coaching, Join the Choir. (you do not need to be able to read music or
Audition). We have an amazing atmosphere at the Shine on choir we
do a light four minute funky physical warm up and then its on to voval
warm up and repertoire. We have ladies from all walks of life who
come together in song. We laugh we talk but make no mistake we do have
a burning desire to sound good so watch out world here come the Divas!
- Shiney Row Male Voice Choir,
Co. Durham
Founded in 1959, and now more than 50-strong, it performs for
charities, churches & other organisations throughout NE England.
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Shirley Community Gospel Choir, Solihull, West Midlands
Shoreham Oratorio Choir, West Sussex
The choir has approximately 50-60 members, who come from Shoreham and
further afield.
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Shoreham Singers, Kent
We’re a small, friendly SATB group singing the choral repertoire. All
new singers most welcome. We
meet on Monday at 8pm in Shoreham Village School (Kent), giving a
winter concert of seasonal music in Shoreham Parish Church in early
December, and joining forces with the Hurst Green Singers to sing a
larger programme in Hurst Green Surrey in May and in Shoreham in June.
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Shout
Chorus, Crawley, Sussex
A
funky choir in Crawley, singing Soul, Gospel and Groove Classics. No
Music Reading. First Session Free, no auditions. Wednesdays, 7.30
pm, St Andrews Church, Furnace Green.
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Shout Rhythm & Blues Choir, Stratford
upon Avon, Warwickshire We are 30 strong with our own 6 piece band,
based in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire
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Show Off Choir, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
Show Off is a new choir in Chandler's Ford. This is a fun and friendly
choir run by local singing teacher Carrie Laythorpe. We sing songs from
the shows, TV and film songs, and other popular and traditional pieces.
The idea for the choir came about by offering the opportunity for
people to get together who love singing songs from the musicals but
don't want to join a singing/dancing/acting musical society. Show Off
is a great place to sings chorus songs from the shows, learn some great
harmonies and explore a whole variety of MT styles.
Come along to sing your heart out, find your voice, breathe better, and
feel better. Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability.
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Shrewsbury
Cantata Choir, Shropshire
We
are a mixed, non-audition choir, with approximately 60 members, and
usually perform three major concerts in a year, together with carol
singing, and occasional exchanges with continental choirs. Our
repertoire includes large-scale classical choral works, madrigals, part
songs and specifically commissioned pieces. We also offer
workshops, for example on opera choruses, which have proved very
popular.
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Shrewsbury
Choral Society, Shropshire A
mixed choir of approx 110 members, formed in 1941 but continuing a
choral tradition in Shrewsbury dating back to 1783. Performs mainly
traditional choral works, with occasional lesser known works. Two
concerts a season, one with orchestral accompaniment and the other with
organ.
Shrewsbury Male
Voice Choir, Shropshire Initially
this choir was called the 'Rolls Royce (Shrewsbury) Male Voice Choir'
before becoming the 'Perkins Engines Male Voice Choir' and finally
Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir in 1990.
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Shrewsbury Police
Male Voice Choir, Shropshire Now
with nearly 50 members, the choir has been in existence since 1983. New
members don't need to be policemen!
Shrewsbury Theatre Singers, Bayston Hill, Shropshire STS is a new and exciting choir that started in September 2021. Open to adults and children over 8 years, the group works on excelling in musical theatre singing, good vocal techniques and harmony work. Movement and/or acting plays a part, with plenty of opportunities for solo and small group singing if desired. New members are always welcome!
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Shrewsbury Youth Gospel Choir, Shropshire Our incredibly
gifted youth worker, Andy Lowe, has recently launched a brand new s-yfc
project: our first ever inter-school youth gospel choir.
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Shropshire Got2Sing Adult Contemporary Choir.
Fun
and friendly contemporary choirs at locations across the Midlands
including Stourbridge, Worcester, Wolverhampton, Bewdley, Telford,
Shrewsbury, Hereford and Gloucester. The relaxed weekly sessions
provide members with tuition in vocal technique, harmony and
performance as they sing songs from the world of pop, the classics and
musical theatre. There are also unique performance opportunities,
concerts, workshops, social events and choir tours. You don’t need to
audition, have any singing experience or be able to read music – just a
love of singing! Simply
turn up for a
FREE taster session to see if Got 2 Sing is for
you. Anyone 18 and over is welcome.
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Shuffletunes, Fleet, Hampshire
is
a different kind of choir. You don't have to consider yourself good at
singing to join us. You might just want to try developing your singing
voice in a safe, fun environment. What the choir sings is up to its
members. This of course means that it has its own flavour! Shuffletunes
aims to be a live, fun, rewarding and fulfilling choir, for its members
and its audiences.
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Siancio
Singers, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
A new mixed voice choir starting in September. Repertoire will cover a
broad range of music including gospel, jazz, folk, world music and
classical. No choral experience is necessary, just a love of singing
and the ability to sing in tune. No auditions.
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Sidmouth
Choral Society, Devon Sidmouth Choral Society is an amateur choir based in Sidmouth, Devon.
We were founded in 1856 and perform two major concerts per year, one in
the Spring and the other in December. We are a friendly group of around
60 singers, meeting one evening per week for about 10 weeks before each
concert.
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Sidmouth Gospel Choir, Devon
An
inclusive, community choir, under Christian leadership but open to
people of any faith or even none at all. SGC sing contemporary gospel
with an authentic, ‘big’ sound and an infectious, heartwarming feel.
Above all, we enjoy what we do!
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Sidmouth
Occasional Choir, Devon
Sidmouth
Occasional Choir is an ad hoc group of singers centred principally on
Sue and Martyn Daldorph’s family and their friends. It has grown out of
their joint love of music and the many occasions in the past when they
have sung together in Claygate Choral Society concerts whilst Martyn
was its Musical Director. Many of the singers are former Cambridge
Choral Scholars; others are drawn from among the best of Devon’s choirs
and sing by invitation.
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Signature, Iver Heath,
Buckinghamshire An
award-winning female vocal group singing challenging a cappella
close harmony in a variety of styles from bluesy ballads and popular
classics to barbershop.
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Signature Show
Choir, Ebbw Vale, Gwent
Formed in 2010, this modern small choir of girls is under the musical
directorship of Richard Summers and Craig James. We are available for
concerts in the UK, and in a short time have performed with the likes of
Alfie Boe and Hayley Westenra.
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Silson Singers,
Whittlebury, Nr Towcester, Northants A
choir for beginner singers of any age. Set up for people who have
always wanted to sing but had been told they can't. No music reading
required, everyone is welcome.
Silurian Choir, Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire A
50 strong choral society formed in 2002. We aim to perform music from
the early baroque through to contemporary, included both well loved and
less familiar works.
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Silver City Singers, Aberdeen
We
are The Silver City Singers! An Aberdeen based male voice
chorus. Our singing style is Acappella (mainly in the
barbershop style). We love singing in harmony and want
everyone to enjoy it as much as we do. We have sung to many types of
audiences; to large or small groups, in retirement homes or
concert halls, nursing homes, or church halls. We sing at weddings and
funerals, we sing in the street. We can sing for You!"
Silver Lining,
Coventry A
Coventry & Warwickshire based chorus for women of all ages singing
in acapella harmony, barbershop style. We welcome visitors to our
rehearsals so that you can see if this style of singing excites
you. Please look at our web site which has lots of photos and
will give you an idea of our chorus activities.
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Simply Allsorts,
Staffordshire Simply
Allsorts meets at All Saints Church, Madeley every Thursday 7.30 – 9pm
in term time. This is a community choir, open to all who want to sing,
with no auditions. We sing a wide variety of music including African,
Gospel, Jazz, Swing and Blues, folk music, popular ballads, songs from
shows and light classics. There is something to suit everyone and as
most singers do not read music we work mainly in 2 or 3 part harmony
with the occasional adventure into 4 part harmony just to keep us on
our toes and challenge us. The group is friendly and the rehearsals are
fun!
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Simply
Sing Community Choir, King's Lynn, Norfolk (formerly
the Hanse Community Choir) Simply Sing is a mixed voice community choir
based in King’s Lynn. We do not audition, we do not require members to
read music. We ask members only to have a love of singing and music and
attend as regularly as work and family allow so we can make the best
music possible for our charity concerts! .
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Sine Nomine
(Touring Choir) Perhaps unique in including many singers who are
themselves conductors. For instance, two of them have won the
British Federation of Young Choirs' Conductor of the Year Award, and six are
Sainsbury's Choir of the Year award winners
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Sine
Nomine Singers, Hillingdon, London
We are a small chamber choir of 20-25 singers founded 59 years ago,
based in the London borough of Hillingdon. We enjoy a wide repertoire
of secular and sacred music, which includes major choral works,
madrigals, motets, part-songs and choral arrangements.
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Sine Nomine Youth Choir,
Gloucester
Sine
Nomine Youth Choir is open to children and young adults aged 9 to 20
located in Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
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Sinfonia Chorale, Nottingham
The
Sinfonia Chorale is one of the best chamber choirs in the East
Midlands, with a reputation for expressive and exciting choral singing
and a varied and ambitious repertoire. We perform several times each
year in a number of different venues in Nottingham and the surrounding
area under the highly capable baton of our conductor, Richard Roddis.
Entry is by audition and we're always looking out for Tenors and
Basses
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Sing! Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands
Sing! Bentley Heath is a community
choir meeting on Thursday
evenings during
term time at Dorridge
Junior School.
It is open to everyone – no auditions or prior singing experience
is necessary and we sing a variety of songs and styles from pop to
swing. There is no obligation to perform in concerts or in public so
come along and join in the fun singing with our friendly choir.
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Sing! Ladies
Choir, Fleckney, Leicestershire There is no experience needed and you don’t have to be able to
read music. We cover all musical genres from West End to Pop and Rock.
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Sing
Aloud, Staffordshire
A new vocal group for 10 -14 year olds in the North Staffordshire area.
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Sing Devon, Exeter
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Sing Devon, Plymouth
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Sing
for Joy, Bloomsbury, London
Sing for Joy Bloomsbury is for people with Parkinson’s Disease and
similar conditions, friends and carers. We meet at 4.45pm most
Wednesday evenings in the chapel of the National Hospital for
Neurological Diseases, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG.
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Sing for Joy, Kentish Town, London Sing
for Joy Kentish Town is a self-managed community choir of around 25
people with conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple
Sclerosis, including active helpers and carers. Singing for Joy with
like-minded people in a relaxed safe atmosphere makes us feel better –
whether we think we can sing, or not.
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Sing for
Life, Spennymoor, County Durham
We are an open community choir for adults. Durham. No experience of
reading music is required and new members will be mentored by an
experienced member in their vocal group. We currently have 40 members
and always welcome newcomers. Our wide repertoire includes modern pop
music, songs from the shows, local north east songs and traditional
favourites. We meet on Monday afternoons in term time at Spennymoor
Leisure Centre, County Durham from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. We do 3 concerts a
year, sometimes with another local choir.
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Sing for your Lunch, London, EC2M e-mail
only: contact
Hannah Griffith
Why not swap
sandwiches at your desk for an energising lunch hour of group singing
in parts? Sing for your Lunch is a singing group that offers you the
opportunity to enhance your singing and performing skills in your lunch
hour. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or more of a shower soloist, new
members are always welcome and no previous experience is required. Led
by experienced jazz singer and workshop leader Laka D, the sessions are
fun and relaxed. Sing for your Lunch is a collaboration
between Spitalfields Festival and Bishopsgate Institute.
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Sing for your
Lungs, London
Free to all with COPD, Asthma or other lung conditions, Thursdays
3-4pm, Whittington Hospital, Physiotherapy Gym, London N19 5NF. Research
shows that singing can help people with respiratory conditions in a
number of ways including exercising the major muscle groups in the
the
upper body, improving the efficiency of the cardiovascular system and
improving oxygen intake leading to increased alertness. Through
singing, vocal exercise and postural work led by experienced music
therapists, those attending the group may see an improvement in
their symptoms.
- Sing for Your
Supper, Derby
If you can't sing it... wing it; Our newly discovered motto! We love
singing but hey, if it goes wrong, at least we carry on singing and
smiling. Our choir has a range of talents and singing abilities
but all are equally welcome. We sing in 2,3 and 4 part harmony but
you won't find us singing your typical Choral songs. Our aim is to sing
unexpected songs, to challenge ourselves and to have fun in the
process! If you can hold a tune, enjoy singing and want to join
a relaxed yet challenging choir, then come along and
join in a rehearsal.
Sing Gospel London, W5 We are dedicated to spreading the love of gospel music through teaching, workshops and concerts.
Sing it Loud, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
A not for profit, no audition community choir for people that love to sing.
Sing It! Gospel
Choir, Southampton
A Youth Gospel Choir open to All aged 13 - 25. We operate in the
Southampton area.
Sing Out Bristol
Sing Out Bristol – LGBT choir – and it would be good to be listed on
your site if that's at all possible. We meet every Tuesday and have
about 28 members now (all different abilities - we don't audition or
expect singers to read music) with new people joining all the time.
We've just had our first public performance this weekend.
Sing Out Streatham,
London
A
friendly community choir that meets every Thursday evening in
Streatham. No experience needed. Voices of all shapes and sizes
required. Come and find your voice at Sing Out Streatham.
We meet at
Dunraven School, Leigham Court Road. Sessions run
Thursday from 7.30 - 9.00pm.
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Sing Out Strong, Cinderford, Gloucestershire
Sing
out Strong is the UK’s first family of wellbeing choirs and
social-singing groups. It’s a whole new way of looking at
singing, with our sessions focussed on wellness and raising awareness
of good mental health, and lots of upbeat, uplifting gospel, rock and
pop music. Twice a year, we all come together in a big
fundraising gala in aid of a mental health charity. We meet twice
a month and it’s just £6.50 a time, which gets you music, rehearsal
tracks and access to exclusive workshops and socials,
too. Rehearses 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month, from
7.45-9.15pm at Cinderford Methodist Church Hall, Gloucestershire
Sing out Strong, Hereford Sing
out Strong is the UK’s first family of wellbeing choirs and
social-singing groups. It’s a whole new way of looking at
singing, with our sessions focussed on wellness and raising awareness
of good mental health, and lots of upbeat, uplifting gospel, rock and
pop music. Twice a year, we all come together in a big
fundraising gala in aid of a mental health charity. We meet twice
a month and it’s just £6.50 a time, which gets you music, rehearsal
tracks and access to exclusive workshops and socials, too. Rehearses
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, from 8.00-9.30pm at Saxon Hall
Community Centre in Hereford.
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Sing Out! Yoxford, Suffolk SING
OUT! is a community choir. We are a relaxed and friendly choir. We
sing a mix of music to suits all voices; there is something for
everyone. Some of us read music but many of us don't. You don't
have to be an expert singer, all you need is a love of singing. There
are no auditions and all are welcome. We rehearse on Monday evenings
from 7.30pm to 9.30pm (term time) at Yoxford Primary School, High
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Sing! Sing! Sing!
Community Choir, South Norfolk. email only: contact
thomastbonsell@aol.com
We
meet at Bergh Apton Village Hall on Thursday evenings between 7.30 and
9PM. We sing pop songs between the 40s and 00s. We welcome singers of
all abilities. Our main focus is to achieve the 'feel good factor'
through the art of singing!
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Sing
Squad, Aldershot, Hampshire
A contemporary choir. Modern songs, no audition, try us out for free.
Mondays fortnightly 7.30-9pm at Connaught Leisure centre, Aldershot.
Sing
Streatham Community Choir, SW16 5WX
We
are a friendly, informal choir of all ages. Our conductor is Nina
Richardson. No experience nor audition is required. We meet
at Woodmansterne Primary School,
Stockport Road,
Streatham Vale, London,
SW16 5XE on Monday, 7.00-8.15pm, in school term time.
Sing the World, Newbury, Berkshire Sing
The World is a Newbury-based a capella community choir,
which has been running successfully now using Natural
Voice principles for over a decade. We meet weekly on Monday
evenings during term time at Speen Parish Hall in Newbury, singing
music drawn from a wealth of singing traditions from throughout the
world. As we mostly teach songs by ear, to join us you don’t need to be
able to read sheet music and there are no auditions – complete
beginners and experienced singers are equally welcome. We aim to make
our sessions uplifting, energising and inspiring – just come along and
enjoy the harmonies!
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Sing Tower
Hamlets, East London
Sing Tower Hamlets is an
community choir open
to all regardless of experience! There are no auditions and no
requirements. Whether you are a seasoned performer, or more of the
shower-singer type, if you love to sing and your are in the area
- join us!
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Sing Winchester, Hampshire
Sing
Winchester is an a cappella world music choir which started in January
2009. We sing folk songs from around the world, usually in 3 or
4-part harmony and in their original language. We currently have
about 25 members.
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Sing with Pride, Norwich, Norfolk
Welcome
to Sing with Pride from Norwich. We are the choir from the LGBT
community for everyone. We sing in harmony to celebrate diversity and
challenge inequality. Our members include people who identify as
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, as well as our friends,
families and straight allies.
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Sing Wokingham Community Choir
Our
original choir formed in 2007, is now our first daytime choir and we
have timed it to accommodate parents with children at pre-school, along
with those who prefer to attend a daytime group. It may be the case
that this choir could be a great introduction to choral singing as it
is smaller, but no less sociable. With the same varied repertoire as
our Bracknell choir, our members took part in the March 2016 concert of
The Voyage. There are no auditions to overcome, just a
willingness to become part of the enjoyment and get the ‘buzz’ that
good singing can give you.
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Singcronize, Calne, Wiltshire
Singchronize
is a friendly community choir based in Calne, Wiltshire. We sing modern
songs with percussion rhythms, like Resistance by Muse, One Day
Like This by Elbow, Bring Me to Life by Evanescence
and Tender by Blur. We meet up every Thursday evening during term
time in Calne Town Hall, from 8 – 9:30pm. You don’t need to audition,
and everyone over 12 years old is welcome, so come along and join us!
Our choir is led by musical directory Sarah Mouillé and
our singing is supported by a double bass and drums to bring our
music to life!
Singchronize
was formed in May 2010, when local residents told Sarah that they would
love to have a modern choir in Calne. Following lots of local
publicity, over 60 people turned up for the first rehearsal, and
the choir has gone from strength to strength ever since.
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Singers Inspired, Downham
Market, Norfolk
(Downham Market Community Choir) We welcome all singers and enjoy learning a wide range of uplifting songs from popular, traditional, and from around the world, usually in 4-part harmony, with all arrangements taught by ear by our enthusiastic musical director, Natalie O'Sullivan. Free 2-weeks taster. No audition. Occasional performances for charity. We meet at Downham Market Methodist church hall on school term-time Thursdays, 19:30-21:30.
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Sing2together, Pelsall, West Midlands
We are sing2gether, the exciting new community choir everyone is
talking about in the West Midlands! Our mixed choir (age 13+) at meets
at Pelsall Community Centre, Station Road, Pelsall from 7.15pm – 8.45pm
every Tuesday during each term. Our friendly and fun choir
provides a fantastic opportunity to find your voice and learn fantastic
songs new and old as part of a contemporary community choir. No
auditions or difficult song sheets to learn, everyone is welcome to
join. With social events and live performances planned each year you’ll
wonder why you didn’t join sooner!!
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Singers4All Choirs, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Singers4All offers training, singing opportunities, workshops and
tuitions for singers of all standards and abilities. Directed by soprano
Fiona Firth, Singers4All comprises several different groups, and sings
for varied concerts and events. The Pop Up Choir is an auditioned mixed
voice choir for confident singers with competent sight singing who learn
quickly, meeting roughly once a month. Voice Band is a mixed voice group
for 7-13 year olds, which meets at 5-6 on Mondays during term time. The
Festival Choir is an unauditioned community choir with rehearsals in
Spring and Summer for annual Prom concert.
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Sing4Fun,
Newport, Shropshire
One of the regions most exciting, FUN choir for men and women of all
ages, singing popular songs and having fun! The repertoire is chosen by
the members and there is a great atmosphere within the group who enjoy
singing together. First night is completely FREE and there are NO
AUDITIONS. Thursday nights - Burton Borough School Newport.
Singing for Fun,
Crowborough, East Sussex
A
45 member ladies choir who enjoy singing a wide range of music,
performing concerts to raise money for charity. Emphasis is put on
enjoyment and we work in a relaxed but productive manner.
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Singing Aloud, Letchworth, Hertfordshire
We sing a sumptuous mix of ‘a capella’ harmonies from a wide range of
styles including pop, traditional, gospel and world songs plus anything
else that we think sounds amazing.You don’t need to be able to read
music as all songs are taught by ear, with audio back up for
practice between sessions. You do not need to be a strong singer,
all you need is a reasonable singing ability and enthusiasm. The
Letchworth group is for female voices.
Singing for Fun, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Community Singing Group, every 2 weeks on a Tuesday, 8-9pm - £2
includes refreshments. No singing experience or music knowledge needed
- just come and sing with other people. The sessions are fun and easy
going with a variety of songs. The singing group is at Stockport Music
Academy in the town centre of Stockport.
Singing for Pleasure, Metheringham, Lincolnshire
We have been around for over 10 years. Our numbers have changed
over the years but there are usually about 15 ladies who meet every
week to sing together as friends. We have a wonderful musical
director and sometimes do performances at local events.
Energetic, joyful, great fun to sing, songs chosen by and for us, the
pleasure is ours in the singing of them, some music contains harmonies
which will blow your socks off. Our choir organiser is Jayne Palmer
Singing for Pleasure,
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
An amateur 70 voice mixed voice choir whose sole aim is to raise funds
for charities by performing concerts around the UK and even Europe. We
have a vast repertoire of music ranging from songs from the shows and
ballads to light classics. Singing for Pleasure are a unique choir who
enjoy turning musical notes into pound notes.
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Singing for the Soul, Brierfield, Lancashire
A joyful, friendly group of women from all faiths and no faith who
learn songs from different countries, faiths and traditions. Songs will
be taught “by ear” – so people do not have to read music to come along.
Also there will be no auditions and definitely no solo singing! We will
sing upbeat songs to make us feel good but slow beautiful songs to make
us think too. Learn songs from a range of different traditions to pass
on to others, or come along and share songs that you know.
Singing for the Soul, Exeter, Devon:
e-mail only: contact
singingforthesoul@live.co.uk Thursdays 7-9 pm (St Mary Arches
Church, Mary Arches Street, EX4 3AZ)
Singing for the Soul, Weston Super Mare, Somerset:
e-mail only: contact
singingforthesoul@live.co.uk Wednesdays 6-8 pm (The For All Healthy
Living Centre, Lonsdale Ave BS23 3SJ)
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Singing in the City, City of London, EC1A 4EU Whoever you are and however
well you think you can sing, you are warmly welcomed to the Singing in
the City website. We sing songs from all around the world in 3 and 4
part harmony and are delighted with the result. Our members range from
absolute beginners to the very experienced, with one thing in common – we
love to sing! We are a fast growing, London based choir with an
enthusiastic and motivated membership. We run as a co-operative and all
members are encouraged to have a say in repertoire and the running of
the choir.
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Singing In The
Park, Manchester
A weekly outdoor singing group for adults. All abilities are welcome, so
if you enjoy singing and you like to get out into the fresh air, come
along! Parents, you are welcome to bring your babies along while you
sing. Thursdays, 11am-12 noon - Alexandra Park,
Manchester, M16 7JL. - Meet at the Pavilion Building facing the lake.
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Singing
It Back Choirs, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. Are you an
adult who loves to sing ? No need to read music as all songs
are taught by listening and 'singing it back'. In other cultures
singing is an everyday part of life, a way of binding communities.
Come and join one of our groups where we enjoy songs from all over
the world in 3 and 4 part harmony.
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Singing Stellas, The Sage, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Develop your vocal skills and harmony singing in a friendly and
enjoyable atmosphere, singing a wide variety of musical styles. Payable
weekly in advance or on the door. Please note this group is for women
only.
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Singology, South and Central London
Singology was originally founded as a vocal coaching
company by Mark De-Lisser in 2000 to provide singing opportunities and
tuition to people of all ages. The success of this first venture, and
Mark’s passion for choir singing, led to the opening of the very first
Singology Choir in 2004. Ever since, Singology Choirs have been growing
in members and multiplying across London, and we now have nine branches
opening their doors every week.
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SINGsational Voices, Hampshire Formed in Sept 2013, a mixed adult
community choir based in Fareham, Southampton, Curdridge and Chandlers
Ford. Singing pop, soul, jazz, gospel, world music and more.
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Sirens of Titan Choir,
Glasgow, Scotland We are a
mixed-voice, community choir based in the West End of Glasgow. We have
performed at many of Glasgow's major venues and at a number of
prestigious international events in the city. Our repertoire is
extremely varied ranging from 11th century plainchant to songs by David
Bowie and beyond. We perform many works by living composers and, in our
three or so years of existence, have commissioned around thirty new
works in a variety of styles.
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Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society, Kent
Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society were formed in 1945 and are located
in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, with around 90 active members. We meet
weekly on Tuesday evenings, during school term time, to rehearse in
preparation for our three or four major concerts each year. Our
repertoire ranges from classical through to more contemporary styles.
All of our income is derived from members' subscriptions, ticket sales
and fund raising activities. Our Members are active in the local
community, singing at various events throughout the year, such as
charity carol singing and weddings. We welcome new members, without
audition, and will be pleased to hear from anyone interested in joining.
Sitwell Singers, Derby A mixed voice chamber choir, originally form
in 1966, singing a wide repertoire from the Renaissance to the present
day - mostly a cappella but sometimes with early music ensembles.
There have been seven resident, and some guest, conductors. The choir
has worshipped and performed in Cathedrals, Churches, Stately Homes and
Village Halls in Derbyshire and further afield. Currently there are 28
members and a few of the original members still singing with us. We are
a friendly bunch and rehearse at St. John's Church, Bridge St., Derby on
Monday nights at 8pm.
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Skelldale Singers Community Choir, Ripon, North Yorkshire
Skelldale Singers is a friendly, enthusiastic choir who enjoy
singing all kinds of music. We sing a wide variety of music, usually
three or four part harmony, ranging from African and Gospel to
popular show music and light classics. There are no auditions and
you do not need to be able to read music. We meet in Ripon
(Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall) on Tuesday evenings from 7.30
- 9.30 pm term time only from September to June.
Skipton Choral Society, North
Yorkshire We have been running for two
years under the auspices of Skipton Camerata, but now are establishing
ourselves as a amateur Choral Society. We rehears on Monday evenings
in the main Hall at Skipton Girls High School. We rehearse on a Monday
evening 7-9pm during term time. We give 3-4 concerts a year. We welcome
new members. We are a medium sized Choral society of 50-60 members. over
the last two years we have performed Haydn’s Creation, Vaughan Williams
Mass, Dvorak Mass, Rossini Petite Messe Solonelle, Mendlessohn’s Elijah
& recently Bach St John’s Passion. Our current rehearsal are for
Beethoven’s Choral for Skipton Festival & a mixture of opera choruses &
Last night material for A Last Night of the Proms Concert as part of
Grassington Festival.
Skipton Ladies Choir, North Yorkshire
We are a very friendly and enthusiastic group who share a love of singing. We enjoy experiencing a broad range of musical styles from many different eras. Our talented and dedicated director, Glyn Evans, enables us to achieve a very high standard in even the most challenging of pieces and provides us with original arrangements. We meet during term times every Thursday evening from 8 pm to 9.30 pm in e Music Dept of Ermysted's Grammar School on Gargrave Road, Skipton
Skolia Choir & Orchestra, Notting
Hill, London The choir is made up of approximately 40 local
residents, drawn together by a love of singing. We perform major works
from the choral repertoire, aiming always to perform from memory.
Slavic Voices, Brighton The choir present music from the Slavic world: Orthodox chants, classics by Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Art song folklore mainly in Russian but also in Ukrainian, occasional Bulgarian, Polish, Czech, and adding a guest visit by a song in Yiddish or Georgian. No knowledge of the languages is required. London branch Pimlico / Victoria, Brighton & Hove - central Brighton.
Slavic Voices, London
The choir present music from the Slavic world: Orthodox chants, classics by Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Art song folklore mainly in Russian but also in Ukrainian, occasional Bulgarian, Polish, Czech, and adding a guest visit by a song in Yiddish or Georgian. No knowledge of the languages is required. London branch Pimlico / Victoria, Brighton & Hove - central Brighton.
Sleaford Choral Society, Lincolnshire
Sleaford Choral Society is 90 strong and gives four concerts a year in
St.Denys' Church, Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Rehearsals are from 7.15 to
9.15 on Wednesdays in
Northgate Methodist Church, Sleaford.
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Sloane Square Choral
Society, London An unauditioned choir with a brilliant social
side. Directed by Oliver Lallemant, with vocal consultant Ben
Williamson and aided by four choral scholars. We rehearse every Monday
from 7 till 9 at Holy Trinity, Sloane Square, performing one concert a
term. No need to contact: just turn up!
- Slough Philharmonic Society The
Slough Phil ranks fifth in size of combined adult orchestras and choirs
nationwide.
Snaith & District Choral
Society, E Yorkshire Draws its
membership from the Selby-Goole area, performing 3 times a year. It
meets on Thursday evenings 7-9 p.m. in Wesley Place, Snaith. No
audition, but ability to read music appreciated
Solent City Chorus,
Portsmouth, Hants We have been formed since the 1970's, and have
competed in the National Barbershop Contest for many years, but would
like us to be known as an 'a capella' harmony chorus.
- Solent Male Voice Choir, Portsmouth, Hampshire Originated as the
Portsmouth Post Office Choir in 1961 by a group of postmen who enjoyed
singing while sorting mail. The President of the Choir is Canon Tom Kennar.
Solent Tuneless Choir, Fareham, Hampshire Solent Tuneless Choir will
launch on Tuesday 9th May 2017, at the hall at Holy Rood Church Centre,
Gosport Road, Stubbington, Fareham, PO14 2AS. Choir sessions will be
held weekly every Tuesday from 7.30pm until 9pm during school term
times. Like all Tuneless Choirs, the aim will be to allow people to
enjoy group singing without the need to worry what they sound like. We
literally will be “singing like no one is listening” – it’s incredibly
liberating, especially if you’ve ever been told to stop singing. Join in
wholeheartedly and your endorphins will start flowing. These are the
brain’s feel-good chemicals – the name is short for “endogenous
morphine” – and the reason why singing with others has been shown to
increase life satisfaction.
Solid Harmony Choir, Newham, East London Young people's choir with
over 35 members aged 9 - 19 from schools and colleges across the
borough. The members of the choir take pride in singing all kinds of
music, from Gospel, R n'B and Rock, to folk, World Music and classical.
- Solihull Chandos Choir,
West Midlands A busy and friendly choir, 100+ strong, giving 5
concerts a year locally, as well as touring regularly round the UK and
abroad
Solihull Choral Society,
Solihull, W. Midlands Solihull Choral Society is a mixed
choir of some 55 members. Under the skilled leadership of its
professional Music Director, Andrew Fletcher, the choir performs at
least four concerts each year. The programmes draw mainly from the
Baroque and Classical sacred choral repertoire, as well as including
some music of twentieth-century composers such as Tippett and Bernstein.
Whatever the repertoire, though, the goal is always the same: to create
a blended, well-tuned sound worthy of a professional group.
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Solway Singers, North Cumbria
Solway Singers is a Cumbrian choir of approximately thirty people. We
are based in North Cumbria, near the Scottish border. We rehearse in
Longtown near Carlisle between September and May each year. Whilst we
perform ‘classical’ music (particularly British) from madrigals to John
Rutter, we are a fun and friendly group which enjoys practices as well
as learning the music in time for performances!
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Some Voices, Borough, London
SE1 1JA Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
- Some Voices, Clapham, London Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
- Some Voices, Dalston, London Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
- Some Voices, Holborn, London WC1N 3AH Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
- Some Voices, Notting Hill, London Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
- Some Voices, Peckham, London Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
- Some Voices, Shoreditch, London E2 6DT Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
Some Voices, Waterloo, London Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
- Some Voices, Whitechapel, London Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
- Some Voices, Wimbledon, London Some Voices is all about the joy of singing. High energy rehearsals
bring all kinds of voices together – powerful voices meet humble voices,
cloud-busting voices sing with earth trembling voices. All are united to
create a sound that lifts the spirit and hums through the soul long
after the singing has stopped.
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Somercotes Community Singers, Swanwick, Derbyshire We
are a mixed choir of around 30 singers, performing 2 concerts each year
(April & October). We sing a wide variety of styles, including
musical theatre, popular songs and old classics. (Previously Somercotes
Choral Society).
- Somerset Chamber Choir
The Somerset Chamber Choir includes a number of singers who have studied
or are currently studying music at Music College or University. Many of
these are active in the music profession as performers, teachers and
administrators and the professional experience which they bring to the
choir is both a considerable resource and strength
- Somerset Hills
Chorus, Taunton, Somerset. Award winning Ladies Barbershop group -
part of Sweet Adelines International.
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Sometime Voices, London A
new project-based chamber choir, Sometime Voices (see Caliban's
monologue in Shakespeare's "The Tempest", Act 3, Scene 2) draws its
members from some of the bigger London choirs (The Bach Choir, London
Symphony Chorus, etc.) who wish to perform music that they might not
normally get a chance to sing within their main choir - or simply to
sing anything in a smaller ensemble - but without it being a regular
weekly commitment. Initially membership is by invitation and the choir
will be based around London.
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Somewhere2sing, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
There is no audition or experience required, and certainly no
obligation to sing on your own! Come for a good sing, develop a skill and
have a laugh. We do tend to end up in the bar afterwards which is optional
but highly recommended! We rehearse at Bishop's
Stortford Rugby Football Club every Wednesday 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
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Somewhere2sing, Chestnut, Hertfordshire
There is no audition or experience required, and certainly no
obligation to sing on your own! Come for a good sing, develop a skill
and have a laugh. We rehearse at Beaufort Suite, Bishop's College,
Churchgate, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8, every Tuesday at 7.30pm
- 9.30pm
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Somewhere2sing, Hertford, Hertfordshire
The informal adult
choir for anyone who enjoys letting their voice out! Meet new friends, sing
popular songs and feel at home in a group of 30+ members. Make
it a social night and bring your friends for a good sing and a lot of fun.
We meet at Hertford Theatre every
Thursday at 7.30pm - 9.00pm
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Somewhere2sing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
The local singing group for anyone who
enjoys letting their voice out! meet new friends, sing popular songs and
feel at home in a group of 30+ members. We meet at
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre every
Monday 7.30 pm - 9.00 p.m.
Sonara (formerly
Alfreton Ladies Choir), Alfreton, Derbyshire
The vision of Alfreton Ladies Choir was to reflect the changes of the
Twenty First Century. To this end a new name was democratically chosen
after much deliberation, and a new web site created by Ben Barber. The
exciting programmes, concerts and recordings that Sonara are now engaged
in confirm that this new image is popular with all. An all female,
non-auditioning choir, we currently rehearse on a Monday evening at
7.15p.m.. The rehearsals are held at the Post Mill Centre, South
Normanton, DE55 2EJ. The ladies perform ten concerts a year locally,
within the East Midlands and throughout England. Currently we have a
twinning arrangement with the Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir and the
Bristol Harmony Ladies Choir. We also have regular engagements with
local male voice choirs.
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Songbirds Community Choir, Brighton, East Sussex We are a small, friendly and
informal community choir. We meet weekly to sing a wide variety of music
including traditional rounds, modern, pop and soul songs too.
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Songbirds Choir, Cardiff, Wales We are Songbirds, a community choir
for LBTQ+ women based in Cardiff. We were set up in 2012 and currently
have around 35 members, but we always welcome new members! We rehearse
every Monday at City United Reformed Church. We pride ourselves on our
inclusivity and we aim to be a supportive and friendly group where
members can have fun and make a beautiful sound!
Songbirds Choir, Crawley, Sussex Songbirds
is an all-female choir based in Crawley, West Sussex. We are an
'easy-listening' choir with a repertoire mostly consisting of pop songs
and songs from the musicals. There are currently around 45 women
in Songbirds who rehearse weekly on Mondays. There are no
auditions, just a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing and
socialising for good causes.
Songbirds in Harmony, Hednesford, Staffordshire We
are a modern Ladies choir, with piano accompanist and small band who
perform mostly three part arrangements of pop music. Performances take
place in Spring, Autumn and Christmas.
Songlines Choir,
North London We are London’s largest world music choir. and have
been raising the rafters in North London for just nearly two decades and
in that time we have grown, mostly by word of mouth, from a tiny group
of thirteen to a huge diverse choir of around seventy voices. Our
members come from all walks of life and their commitment to – and
enthusiasm for – singing world music in exhilarating harmony ensures
that audiences and participants alike are uplifted and inspired. We
believe that Songlines is much more than just a choir. As well as weekly
rehearsals we organise singing camps and retreats, recording sessions,
busking parties, holidays abroad, open workshops for all levels of
experience and confidence, social events and musical evenings with
international guests and teachers. We even have an improvisation group
that creates amazing original material. We believe that everybody has a
voice and should be encouraged to develop and enjoy it. We have been
going so long – with several members of the original choir still with us
– that we are probably a little advanced for absolute beginners to
attempt ensemble harmony. However, if you can hold a tune and are
willing to practice, come and give us a whirl. We don’t use written
music so everything is taught by ear but we do expect all regular choir
members to have a device to record their parts for home learning and
practice.
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Songways
Community Choir, Somerset
Songways choirs meet weekly in Bath and Trowbridge during
term time: rewarding and absorbing singing sessions filled with rich
harmonies, infectious fun, and calm beauty. No auditions and no need to
read music.
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SongWorks,
Edinburgh, Scotland We are an Edinburgh
community choir who meet weekly and sing for the sheer joy of it It's
laid back and fun (Over 100 members - average weekly attendance 60)
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Soon Amore, York,
Yorkshire
Soon Amore is York based a cappella choir.
We are an established choir with about 20 singers who like to sing a
wide range of music from across the world and ages. Our
main aim is to enjoy singing and we like to share this by giving one or
two concerts a year. We rehearse on Monday evenings in York city
centre. We are open to new members, but in particular are
interested in hearing from TB.
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Sororitas, Cardiff Sororitas
is latin for sisterhood and expresses the very essence of the choir. We
sing a range of music and sometimes feel you need an epic dance move to
make the performance. We are a non-auditioning choir and welcome ladies
from all walks of life. If you are interested in joining please
get in touch, letting us know which part you prefer to sing (Alto,
Soprano I or Soprano II… or if you aren’t sure we can help you decide!)
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SOSA-XA! (Sounds of Southern Africa), Sheffield, Yorkshire. Natural
voice choir, of 24 mixed voices, exploring the a cappella
harmonies and languages of Southern Africa in the isicathamiya
tradition. The choir involves choroegraphed movement, isicathamiya
means to step forward on tip toe,like a cat. This intercultural choir
has its roots in the many cultures that have influenced vocal music in
Southern Africa. Led by Mandla Sibanda of Sunduza Dance Theatre.
Soul of
the City, Brighton
Soul of the City is a fun, new choir singing gospel, pop and soul.
There are no auditions to join the choir and it's open to all levels of
ability and experience, beginners welcome. With the sessions being
up-beat and led by an experienced vocal tutor, you're bound to have a
fantastic time. The Choir will meet every Tuesday 7.30 - 9.00pm
Starting from 15th September.
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Soul Symphony Choir,
South Croydon, London We
sing inspirational songs from around the world, genres Gospel to
Classical. We offer a safe atmosphere to discover and develop
your natural singing voice. We firmly believe that everyone can sing,
so all are welcome. Members nominate charities and causes to fundraise
for in our Choir led concerts. Rehearsal are held on Tuesday evenings
over a term.
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SoulRoots
Acappella, SoundWorks, Beauley Road,
Southville, Bristol BS3 1NW SoulRoots
Acappella is a brand new vocal project for adults, bringing songs of
passion, power and soul! A vocal group (choir) that exemplifies a
dynamic, enthusiastic and committed style of singing and performance
that will engage and inspire audiences. In addition to learning
beautiful songs and having fun, singers will also learn a great deal
about healthy and effective vocal techniques.
Thursdays 7- 9pm
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Soundbytes, Ashtead, Surrey A
community choir. Rehearsals Tuesday eves. Modern popular songs in 3-
and 4-part harmony. No audition and no need to read music. Informal
fund-raising concert at the end of each term. (3 per year) New members
welcome at the beginning of each term.
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Sound
Choir, London The
idea of the choir came from some of Europe’s leading vocal music
festivals, where contemporary repertoire commands the same skill,
polish and poise as classical music (with a lot more soul and groove!)
Our founders, Liz Swain and Woody Lewenstein, set out to create a new
group with the same energy and ambition, bringing together 25 advanced
singers from across London to create a completely new kind of
choir. And it’s turned into something we think is pretty special:
a close-knit group of singers who not only push themselves vocally but
support each other in a whole host of musical endeavours – from
recording and arranging to coaching and session singing. So if you’d
like to sing with us in places like the Southbank and the Roundhouse,
and if you’re up for tackling some challenging but awesome repertoire,
we’d love to hear from you!
Sound Company,
Havering, London A
four part, adult choir based at Havering Music School in Hornchurch,
Greater London. The choir was originally founded by John Morris and is
an opportunity for adults of all ages and backgrounds to come together
and sing. Currently led by Mac Crawford, the choir sings a variety of
music, including both choral and contemporary pieces.
Sound Company,
Horsham , Sussex (aka
Horsham Barbershop Harmony Club).
We
sing in four part harmony - lead (tune), tenor, baritone and bass - and
most of our time, effort and concentration is on perfecting the
Barbershop style of singing and performing. We all firmly believe that
our role is to entertain our audience, whoever, wherever and whenever .
. . and it's to that end we devote our passion, time and effort! We
always sing in harmony - but sometimes our songs are timeless classics,
easy-beat, rhythm, spirituals, pop etc
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Sound Mix, Farnham, Surrey Sound Mix is an SATB choir in Farnham, singing a variety of popular
songs to a high standard. We meet twice a month on Saturday mornings,
and the group is sociable and friendly, aiming to perform 4 times a
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Sound of Soul Choir,
Bournemouth, Dorset An
enthusiastic, friendly choir with a diverse repertoire ranging from the
Beatles and Michael Jackson, to Taio Cruz and Jessie J; combining
perfect harmonies, a love of singing and unique vocal arrangements.
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Sound Waves Community Choir, Hastings
‘Sound
Waves’ is a not-for-profit community choir based in Hastings, East
Sussex. We are a friendly group who just love singing together. We
formed in January 2009 and currently have about 50 members. Unlike most
other choirs, we have no permanent musical director; instead we invite
MDs with different musical styles to lead us for a series of sessions,
sometimes leading to a performance. We explore a wide range of songs
and styles, either accompanied by piano or unaccompanied (a capella),
depending on the current MD.
Sounding it Out, Wiltshire Sounding it Out is a friendly and sociable mixed voice (SATB) acapella harmony choir, with members based around Wiltshire, Bath and as far afield as Devizes and Bristol. It currently has 36 members. We have varied but sound musical experience and knowledge. At the moment, we rehearse on Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Bethesda Church in Trowbridge.
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Sounds
Deep Men's Choir, Forres, Morayshire, Scotland
A men only community choir singing inspirational songs from around the
World. Started in 2012. Co-led by David Harrison and Bill Henderson. I
offer a safe atmosphere to discover and develop your natural singing
voice. The choir is open to everyone, no auditions. No musical
experience necessary, learning by ear. Think of the sound of a Welsh
Male Voice Choir with some of the spirit of the Spookymen.
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Sounds Familiar, Mold,
Flintshire, Wales
Sounds Familiar is a mixed voice choir with a repertoire consisting of
well known sacred music, folk tunes, popular ballads (new and old) and
items from the Musicals. We are growing in number and we are always
ready to receive new members. All you require is a love of
singing, a sense of humour and the enjoyment of being part of a happy
team. We rehearse in The United Reformed Church Hall, Tyddyn Street,
Mold on Thursdays at 7.30 pm. You are welcome to come along to meet us
if you are interested in joining the choir.
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Sounds
Familiar Community Choir, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Sounds Familiar are a local, friendly, ecumenical, community choir of
about 35 mixed voices of all ages, ranging from the young to the young
at heart. We all have a love of music and sing for fun. Our repertoire
is very varied ranging from sacred, classical, show stoppers and
popular music. We perform regularly at various charity fundraising
events, the main one of these being the biennial Voices for Hospices.
Our aim is to serve the local community by providing an inclusive
environment which offers people of all ages, religious faith and
denomination the opportunity to learn, rehearse, perform and enjoy a
range of sacred and secular choral music together, aspiring to a high
standard through commitment and dedication. This aim is achieved
through a range of fund-raising
concerts and events in Cranfield and the local area purely for
charitable purposes.
Sounds
International, Glasgow
Sounds International is a community singing group made up of around 100
like-minded people of all ages and walks of life, who share a common
joy in singing. Founded in 2003 by professional vocal coach, Eddie
Binnie, Sounds International has grown in size and stature over the
years and won widespread respect and recognition for its ethos of
promoting a closer understanding between people of all beliefs,
nationalities and cultures through the unifying effect of music.
Soundabout, Oxfordshire
Soundabout was launched in 1995 in Oxford with the aim of empowering
school staff working with children and young people with special needs
to make music interactively with their pupils with severe and complex
disabilities. The enthusiastic response to this project by both pupils
and school staff suggested that a permanent staff training programme
would be welcomed in schools across the UK. In December 1997 Soundabout
was officially founded as an independent charity. Since then,
Soundabout has blossomed and is now a national charity that has
pioneered the use of music, rhythm and sound to give disabled children
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Soundroutes
Singers, Scotland
SoundRoutes
Singers are one choir spread over seven locations in central
Scotland – Bearsden, Hamilton, Carluke and Motherwell and joined in
2016 by new groups in East Kilbride, Kirkintilloch and Paisley.
We sing a collection of folk, pop, roots, rock, world and gospel
music. We don’t audition and welcome all – even those who think they
can’t sing!
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Soundswell, Bulwell, Nottingham
A community choir who meet weekly in Bulwell Nottingham. Some how we
have not made it on to your web site but we would like to be included.
What info would you like about us? We have over 60 members, all ages
and ability levels.. no auditions. The emphasis is on fun and a sense
of well being. The repertoire is very varied,,, folk songs world music,
pop etc.
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Bucks Choral Society, Chalfont St Peter
About 100-strong, presenting 3 concerts a year, one of them being part
of the Amersham Festival of Music.
South
Berkshire Singers, Wokingham, Berkshire The
purpose of the choir has evolved into one of providing support to other
charitable organisations, and each year the Choir supports a particular
charity. The Choir does not charge for its concerts but gives all
proceeds raised through ticket and program sales to a chosen charity.
Several times each year concerts are organised for the elderly in their
sheltered accommodation. This programme continues to provide the
members of the choir with the means to learn or improve their musical
skills and hence improve on the high standards which we set for our
choral performances. It also provides a social element where members
come to enjoy each other's company each week, as well as attending the
social events that are organised throughout the year.
South
Chiltern Choral Society, Reading
A choral society of about 120 members, originally founded in 1951
through the amalgamation of village choirs of Peppard and Kidmore End.
The choir is a very active in both hosting choirs from other countries
and also taking part in international concerts abroad.
South Devon Choir, Paignton,
Devon A
non-audition, mixed choir, about 80 strong founded in 1871.
3 concerts (usually one with the Festival Orchestra) in a season
and strong links built with other Choirs in the
county. Wide range of classical music performed. Warm welcome
to new members.
South Downs Folk Singers, East & West Sussex The South Downs Folk Singers are a large and rousing group who gather regularly in Worthing, Lewes and Chichester.
South of England Festival Chorus, Cranleigh, Surrey The
concert performance choir of the annual Cranleigh Choral
Week. Formerly based in Harrogate, this popular course run
by Jeff & Fiona Wynn Davies has relocated to Cranleigh in
Surrey. Around 200 singers from around the country and
abroad take part. Concert venues include Ripon and
Guildford Cathedrals and York Minster.
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South Holland Singers, Spalding, Lincolnshire We
are a medium sized, enthusiastic choir with about eighty members,
enjoying a varied repertoire under the direction of MD Robin Carter,
singing at a number of local venues in the Spalding and
surrounding area.
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South
London Choir, Balham, London
We
are a non auditioning choir and are led by dynamic American composer M
J Paranzino.
We've sang at the Royal Festival Hall a few times and are singing at
the Hands Across the Nation concert at Westminster Hall in November. We
always sing at the Brighton Festival and often do two other concerts a
year. It's a community choir and often do community outreach, singing
at local old folks homes and other areas.
- South London
Singers, Beckenham
40-strong chamber choir, with programmes designed to complement, rather
than compete with, those of larger choral societies. English music is a
speciality.
- South Oxfordshire Choir, Oxfordshire.
We are a friendly, non-auditioned choir based in South Oxfordshire. We
perform two or three times a year in churches and other venues in and
around Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
South Oxhey Community Choir, Hertfordshire
Our aim is very simple, we are a fully inclusive choir that welcomes
anyone of any age that has a connection to the community of South Oxhey.
South
Pennine Singers, Burnley, Lancashire
The 'South Pennine Singers' is a small chamber choir membership being
drawn from accross the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale areas. The choir
performs a number of concerts each year in a variety of locations. Our
repertoire is quite varied ranging from madrigals to modern - with many
stops in between.
South Petherton Choral Society South
Petherton Combined Arts Choir was formed in 1947 and draws its
membership from South Petherton and the surrounding towns and villages.
As its name suggests, it is part of South Petherton Combined Arts
Society, but in all other respects it is a typical Choral Society. It
has a membership of approximately 55 singers and gives 2 concerts each
year, at Christmas and in the Spring. The Spring concert is given with
professional soloists and orchestra.
South Somerset
Choral Society, Ilminster, Somerset We are a friendly choir
of about 80 people and the society has been established for nearly 40
years. New members who can hold a tune and who can sight read are always
welcome - there are no auditions and singers are welcome to come and
'try us out'.
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South Wales
Gay Mens Chorus South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus began life in February 2008 when its founder member (Music Director Andrew Bulleyment) decided a gay choir for the South Wales area was long overdue. Over the 14 years since, the choir has been on a wild ride, becoming a recognised and respected part of the gay community in Cardiff and South Wales, attending numerous national and international festivals, and hosting one of our own at the Hand in Hand LGBT Choral Festival in 2019. Along the way our crowning achievement might well have to be becoming festival champions at Cornwall International Male Choral Festival (the worlds largest amateur male voice festival) in 2017. Our members hail from across South Wales (and beyond) and we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, inclusive and welcoming environment in which to make music and have a great time
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South West Chamber Choir, Devon
A group of some 25 voices, was formed in 1995. We have a wide-ranging
repertoire of small-scale choral music including Elizabethan madrigals,
Renaissance polyphony, Bach motets, sacred music by English and
continental composers form the sixteenth to the twentieth century,
romantic partsongs and works by contemporary composers such as Arvo Part
and John Tavener. Much of or repertoire is sung unaccompanied.
South West Essex Choir,
Loughton, Essex SWEC is a
friendly, non-auditioned SATB choir of 100+ singers, performing at least
three concerts a year with professional instrumentalists and soloists
- South West London Choral Society
An amateur choir of some 50 members established in 1886. We are pleased
to welcome all voices. We ask only that you are enthusiastic, committed
- and sing in tune.
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South
Yorkshire Police Male Voice Choir, Doncaster, Yorkshire The SYPMVC
currently numbers around 30 singers, made up of retired police officers,
civilian support staff, relatives and friends, meeting each Monday
evening between 7.00pm - 9.00pm at Hallcross School, Thorne Road,
Doncaster. Founded in 1925, and recognised as possibly the oldest police
male voice choir in the country, we continue to enjoy singing and
helping raise money for many worthy causes.
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Southam
Melody Makers Ladies' Choir, Warwickshire
We are a ladies’ choir with
around 30 members from Southam and surrounding villages in Warwickshire.
We have no auditions, so if you love singing and would like to join us
please do come along and you will be made very welcome. We meet at
Southam Primary School on Wednesday from 7.30 – 9.30 pm during term
time.
Southampton Choral
Society, Hampshire Southampton Choral Society (formerly known
as Southampton Choral Union) was founded in 1943 by the late Ambrose
Chalk, a very well-known and respected musician and conductor. The choir
was initially a coming together of local Free Church choirs, but as the
reputation grew it attracted many other singers. It has now became a
major part of the cultural life of the city.
Southampton Philharmonic Choir, Hampshire One of the oldest and most
respected choirs in Southern England, we are a large choir performing
choral music from the classical and contemporary repertoire with
professional orchestras and soloists. We sing together with the
Southampton University Choral Society, giving us a unique blend of
youthful and experienced voices.
Southampton University Chamber Choir, Hampshire 25-30 singers who
enjoy singing all sorts of music and having parties
Southampton University Singers, Hampshire
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Southbank
Singers, York A
SATB group of between 30-40 singers based in York. South Bank Singers
was formed in 2011 as an alternative to some of the more formal choirs
around. We believed that it was possible to evolve a choir that did not
have formal auditions yet retained a high standard despite the singers
being neither professional nor trained musicians and this bore fruit and
the choir continues to improve and grow stronger. Concerts are given
around three times per year and are usually themed and nearly always to
raise funds for local charities. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings. Find
us on Facebook @southbanksingers
- Southbourne Community Choir, Hampshire
Our choirs are great value for money compared to other
activities like dance classes, gym membership, other clubs and
activities. And it is much cheaper than many of the choirs operating
around the UK. We also offer more than “singing sessions” because we
include the extras mentioned. So, after your first free session, we
charge a “per session” fee of £5.00.
Southend Bach Choir,
Southend-on-Sea, Essex A long established Choral Society that
performs all the major works in the repertoire, including Bach,
Brahms, Elgar, Händel, Mozart, Vaughan-Williams, Verdi, etc; also
madrigals and light music. New members are always welcome to join
our friendly choir of currently approx. 65 people.
Southend Boys Choir, Essex
The Southend Boys’ Choir was formed in 1970, and is one of the best
known in the UK. The choir has performed with major orchestras,
including RPO, LSO, Philharmonia, City of London Sinfonia, BBC SO, and
has made many highly acclaimed recordings. The choir consists of 80 boys
aged 8 upwards from Southend and surrounding areas, who audition for
their places in the choir. In 2003 the choir was successful in gaining
financial support from National Foundation for Youth Music, to develop a
programme of singing workshops across Southend called Sing 4 Life,
involving many young people in the area.
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Southend Festival
Chorus, Essex 130-strong, they're the largest Choral Society in the Southend
area, specialising in the classical, romantic and modern choral
repertoires. They sometimes tour abroad
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Southend
Girls' Choir, Essex The Southend Girls’ Choir was founded in 1988, and has since built
an enviable reputation across the South East and further a-field. The
Girls’ Choir holds the world record, as verified by the Guinness Book of
Records, for performing a concert at the highest altitude in aeroplane,
above the northern coast of Australia. The choir gave a 45 minute
recital at a height of 36,000 feet, thus becoming the world record
holders for such an event
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Southend Vox, Essex
Mixed voice choir with
eclectic repertoire including show tunes, pop classics, spirituals and
folk songs. Anyone 18+ is welcome regardless of previous experience in
choirs - no need to be able to read music and no scary audition process.
Come along and see if you like our fun and friendly group!
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Southern
Acappella, Guildford, Surrey
Southern Acappella was formed to satisfy a growing demand
for mixed voice unaccompanied singing and has quickly gained a high
momentum and a cadre of experienced singers from all over the South and
Southeast on the country.
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Southern Union Chorus,
Bournemouth We are a friendly
bunch of guys of all ages, sharing a passion for singing and having a
lot of fun doing it. We sing barbershop, a unique form of four-part
harmony singing performed unaccompanied in the “a cappella” style under
the expert direction of Mike Lofthouse, a long-standing “barbershopper”
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Southern Voices,
Winchester, Hampshire Chamber choir founded in 1984, with a
reputation for performing challenging and original programmes to a high
standard.
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Southfields Sings!
London SW18 A friendly a cappella community choir in South West
London, singing songs from around the world, in harmony and in their
native tongues. There is no audition and no need to read music, all
that's needed is a love of singing. We meet Tuesday evenings (during
term times) 7:15 - 8:45pm at The Aspire Centre, 337 Merton Road, London
SW18 5JU.
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Southport Bach Choir
Founded in 1965, Southport Bach Choir is a mixed voice choir of around 50
singers giving several concerts a year, mostly in Holy
Trinity Church,
Southport. Performances often include professional soloists and may be
accompanied by organ, orchestra or instrumental ensemble.
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Southrepps
Chorale, Norfolk
Founded in 2011. A friendly community choir of some 60 singers based in
this north-Norfolk village near the seaside resort of Cromer. Singing a
varied and eclectic repertoire, we give 2-3 concerts a year including
an annual appearance at the Southrepps Classical Music Festival Musical
director Stephen Richards is always interested to meet potential new
members.
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Southside Choir, Edinburgh Mixed
voice adult community choir
Southwark RC Cathedral Choir
Past events in the choir's life have included the visit of Pope John
Paul II. Its lively social life includes regular cinema visits and the
inevitable trips to McDonalds, while the boys plan to be amongst the
first to ride the new London Eye wheel, conveniently located just
around the corner.
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Southwell Choral
Society, Southwell, Nottinghamshire A choir of 120+ conducted by
Nick Thorpe, offering quality performances of the classical
repertoire; concerts are held in the magnificent setting of
Southwell Minster. We rehearse in the Minster School on Monday
evenings 7.30 in term time. We have a thriving Junior Section.
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Southwell Minster Chorale, Nottingham We are a voluntary choir which
rehearses weekly, and performs primarily at Southwell Minster, whilst
also touring to other venues every now and again. The choir celebrated
its 20th anniversary last year, and has recently performed in the
Lincoln Eastern Three Choir's Festival, Handel's Messiah in the Minster,
and concerts and services on the Channel Islands.
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Spalding Parish Church Choir, Lincolnshire
Spectrum Singers, Penarth, Cardiff
Formed in January 2001 - We currently number 16 singers, ranging in age
from mid-20s to recently-retired, and coming from many different walks
of life. There are no professional musicians, but we all share a love of
music and a desire to achieve a high standard.
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Spelthorne Choral
Society, Surrey (formerly Ashford Choral Society)
A friendly 60-strong choir of all ages, singing quality music to a high
standard. We are supported by two professional musicians of high
calibre: our Musical Director,
Sean Bui, and our accompanist,
Lindsay Bridgwater. There are no auditions but members are helped
and encouraged to keep up with the standard required for public
performance.
Spinnaker Ladies Barbershop
Chorus, Horndean, Hampshire We are a new ladies barbershop chorus,
formed in 2004, soon to be affiliated to Sweet Adelines International.
With a membership of around 30 we are dedicated to high quality
barbershop and a cappella singing.
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Spirit of Harmony Barbershop Chorus, Tadcaster, Yorkshire Would you like to sing with Spirit of Harmony? We’re
always on the lookout for dedicated singers to join us on the risers.
You don’t need any musical training or need to be able to read music.
What we do ask of you is dedication and commitment. We meet once a week,
with occasional weekend rehearsals, and we need everyone there for as
many rehearsals as possible. We’re sure that once you join, you’ll be
hooked and motivation won’t be a problem, but if you have other
commitments on Thursday nights, you may need to think carefully about
singing with us.
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