Saddleworth Male Voice Choir  The Saddleworth Male Voice Choir numbers about 60 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.

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.

Sagitarrian Consort, Cambridge was formed in the early months of 2004 by Julian Forbes and James Oldfield as an Early Music ensemble with strong links to the University of Cambridge, but as an independent entity from college music societies. Its main aim is to perform very high-quality, professional-standard concerts, specialising in music of the Renaissance and Baroque, that is regrettably infrequently performed.

Sale Choral Society, Cheshire A mixed choir of around 60 members, singing mostly the traditional repertoire in 4 major concerts a year, plus others for charity

Salford Choral Society, Salford, Greater Manchester One of the foremost choirs in the North-West, with some 120 members. Recently celebrated 50 years of music-making 

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. We cover a wide range of music from pop to oratorio and forms the nucleus of a massed choir to perform with bands such as the Red Army Band, US Airforce Band and the Royal Marines.

Salhouse Singers, Suffolk  

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.

Salisbury Musical Society Performing 3 concerts a year in Salisbury Cathedral

Saltash Male Voice Choir, Cornwall Wide repertoire from spirituals and church music to the Beatles, Cornish songs and Christmas music

Sanctus, London e-mail only: contact sanctuschoir@hotmail.co.uk Sanctus was established in 2002 to give young musicians an opportunity to sing with a chamber vocal ensemble and tackle challenging repertoire in it's original scale. Our members are all second-study singers, and thus bring a good overall musical knowledge to the ensemble. Sanctus generally performs unaccompanied music, and has recently performed several of Bruckner's motets. Sanctus is involved with the charity Tuba to Cuba (www.tuba2cuba.org.uk) which organises come-and-sing performances to aid young musicians in Cuba.

Sandbach Voices, Sandbach, Cheshire A friendly and enthusiastic choir whose roots stretch in Sandbach from 1947. Under the artistic direction of our conductor, Martin Cook, the choir has gone 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.

Sandgate Singers, Storrington, West Sussex. We are about 50 strong and we sing locally, mostly in aid of the Chestnut Tree Hospice for Children. We put on concerts throughout the year especially carol concerts at Christmas. We also do concerts with Steyning Grammar School.

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.

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.

Schola Cantorum Cardinal Vaughan, 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 Cirencester Chamber Choir, Gloucestershire  A new, Cotswold based, chamber choir formed by Neil Shepherd (Director of Music at Cirencester Parish Church). The choir is to have a wide repertoire, "From plainsong to jazz" but repertoire will be predominantly church music of different styles. Rehearsals are held on the day of engagements and all music must be prepared thoroughly in advance.

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.

Schola Pietatis Antonio Vivaldi, Oxford Schola Pietatis Antonio Vivaldi (SPAV) was formed in 2005 to make three TV and radio programmes on Vivaldi for the BBC. It is an all-female ensemble of singers and instrumentalists which aims to recreate the particular sound of Vivaldi's Figlie di Choro, those foundlings at Venice's Ospedale della Pietà who performed at Mass and Vespers from behind grills in the high "cantorie". SPAV reflects the vocal range and age range of Vivaldi's singers, with women aged 14–60+, some singing tenor and bass!

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

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

Scunthorpe Male Voice Choir, Lincolnshire

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.

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.

Sense of Sound, Liverpool  After having collaborated this year with Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz, The Good The Bad and The Queen), Martha Wainwright and the legend that is Brian Eno, Sense of Sound has catapulted itself onto the UK music scene with a vengeance.  Having recently been dubbed as “the coolest choir in the UK”, its members hail from as far a field as South America, Africa and Europe.  This contemporary multi-cultural ensemble delivers a sound that is soulful, joyous and uplifting.

September Song, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire: e-mail only: contact Val Turbutt (Secretary) A mixed choir of some 40 voices. We meet on Monday evenings in Hemel Hempstead and sing 'middle of the road' music and have 2 concerts a year plus the odd charity performance near to those concerts.

Seratonics, Nottingham e-mail only: contact: christine.smith14@ntlworld.com This group was formed to help mental health users (who had suffered depression, nervous breakdowns, phobias, and mental health problems of many guises) to be lifted though music-raising their serotonin levels.

Serendipity Singers, Cardiff, S Wales. We are a mixed choir with an average age of just 25 years. Made up of 32 trained musicians we have a varied repertoire which ranges from Madrigals to Welsh Hymns and Bach Organ fugues to Zulu Wedding songs! We regularly perform on Television and Radio as well as many high profile concerts

Serinette Ladies Choir, Charvil, Reading, Berks  e-mail only: contact: suzanneynewman@btinternet.com Choir of approx 25 ladies, taking part in concerts, festivals and competitions. No auditions, just enthusiasm and commitment.

Serlo Consort, London A small professional chamber choir (about 16-20 singers) performing a wide variety of music all over the country, but most members based in London. The choir takes its name from the first Dean of Exeter Cathedral - Serlo (12th Century)

Shabbaton Choir, London Based in London this choir sings Jewish orthodox music in old and modern style.

Shalford Choral Society, Surrey Founded in 1905 in order to participate in the first Leith Hill Musical Festival and have been a successful competitor since then winning many classes.  Taking part in the Festival each year provides a wonderful opportunity to combine with other choirs and sing with an orchestra and professional soloists.  Our principal objective is to achieve a high musical standard but enthusiasm and an enjoyment of singing are considered to be the more important achievement for its members.  We are a friendly choir of around 50 singers and welcome new members in all voices.

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.

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

Sheffield Chorale

Sheffield Folk Chorale The Sheffield Folk Chorale was formed in 2001 to put on a special concert of 'uncommon' winter songs and carols. We now have 80 members and have recently issued our fourth CD. The choir is proud of the folk element in its repertoire - a repertoire that can be adapted to reflect seasonal and other themes.  While not focusing exclusively on traditional song, much of the material is inspired or influenced by folk music from Britain and beyond.  Recent concerts have featured melodies from France, the USA, Poland, and the Czech and Slovak Republics - with new English lyrics where relevant. We’re keen to present material that is distinctive - yet very accessible. Although standards are high, the atmosphere is relaxed, with informal background introductions to each song.

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 Socialist Choir, Yorkshire  Our choir comes out of a singing evening class, organised by the Workers' Education Association in Sheffield, UK. There are 60-80 of us, and we learn and sing songs which reflect the fight for freedom, human rights and justice around the world. We don't audition.

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.

Shepshed Singers, Leicestershire We are a mixed four part choir of some 45 voices based in Shepshed in Leicestershire. Founded in 1977, the choir has gained a reputation for performing neglected and unfamiliar music as well as better known and popular pieces, both sacred and secular, with their lighter repertoire much in demand for weddings, receptions & entertainment evenings.

Shepway Singers, Hythe, Kent A versatile chamber choir of around 24 singers, available for concerts and weddings, and with material classical and contemporary, sacred and secular. Vacancies occasionally arise for singers with a high level of musical and sight-reading ability

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.

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".

Shiney Row Male Voice Choir, Co. Durham: e-mail only: contact Stephen Wroe. Founded in 1959, and now more than 50-strong, it performs for charities, churches & other organisations throughout NE England

Shopwyke Singers, Chichester, West Sussex: e-mail only: contact Alexander Dichmont. Chamber choir approx. 35-strong, putting on 2-3 concerts a year, mostly in Boxgrove Priory

Shoreham Oratorio Choir, West Sussex The choir has approximately 50-60 members, who come from Shoreham and further afield. 11 Dec

Shrewsbury Cantata Choir, Shropshire We are a mixed choir, in ability and gender, and usually perform two major concerts in a year, together with Carol services, and occasional entries in local music festivals. We have links through our Conductor with the Oswestry Sinfonia and perform joint concerts with them We have also forged a link with a Parisian choir of Basque origins, reflecting both choirs "border" influences, and went to Paris in May 2004 to perform a concert in Paris, as well as having a great social visit with our French friends. The choir does not require any audition to join, other than interest in singing and enjoying making music.

Shrewsbury Children's & Infant's Choir, Shropshire  The Children’s Chorus was originally formed in 1988 and after 7 successful years disbanded. Two and a half  years ago it was re-started by the founder and musical director, Lorna Crosse. It consists of three children’s choirs. The Infant chorus is made up of children 4-7 years of age and was originally going to be a ‘training group’ to feed the main chorus, but has taken on a life of its own. The children learn how to read music and to sing safely, through a series of games and listening and performing skill builders that are so much fun the children are unaware that they are learning! Shrewsbury Children’s Chorus is made up of children from ages 7-16 years of age

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.

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!

Sidmouth Rock Choir, Devon. Choir for young adults and adults ages 10 upwards singing Rock, Pop, Motown and Gospel

Silton Singers, Gillingham, Dorset A long-established choir. There are no auditions and enthusiasm is more important to us than previous musical experience. The choir, currently numbering approximately 50 singers, rehearses on Monday evenings in Gillingham Methodist Church from 7-9pm. Major concerts are commonly given in late October/early November, December, late March/early April and May. 

Silurian Consort, 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.

Silver Lining, Earlsdon, Coventry  Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus We love to sing and we work hard at improving our performances with coaching from our national association.  Our members are from all over Warwickshire too, it's worth the short journey in to Coventry!  We have lots of fun and we are always on the look out for new members.

Silver Ring Choir of Bath  est,1951  a mixed voice with 85 singers - the Choir has a varied repertoire—something to suit every taste, it is hoped. We are a concert Choir, not a Choral Society, and Grenville, our Conductor for six years, makes rehearsals lively and interesting. There is also an active social side to the Choir which often goes under the guise of ‘fund-raising’.

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

Sinfonia Chorale, Nottingham Formed in 1966 as the English Sinfonia Chorale, over the last decade, with Richard Roddis as its Director, this 40 voice choir has developed musically, expanded its repertoire and commissioned original works.

Sine Nomine Singers a small choral group based in Ruislip, Middlesex.

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.

Sing Live (national) "The largest and fastest growing independent singing organisation in the UK." I can't encapsulate them in a few sentences -- visit the site to learn more!

Sing Out Bristol An amateur singing group for fun and performance. Do you enjoy and have the need for a place to sing?. Want to learn to sing or improve your vocal abilities ?. Do you enjoy getting together with friends and have fun?. Wish to promote and support your gay community? - Give us a try!

Singability, Derby A new choir for children aged 8 to 12, and has grown out of the previous monthly SingAbility workshops. From January 2006, SingAbility meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5.45-6.45pm. The choir has a varied repertoire and the young singers are coached in both vocal techniques and general musicianship. There are regular performance opportunities at Voices Choir concerts. Entry is open without audition. Keen young singers should contact the Musical Director, Katharine Choonara, at The VoiceBox.

Singers of London: e-mail only: contact Kevin Allen. A chamber choir rehearsing in the City on Monday evenings, specialising in Baroque and Renaissance music, and planning to make St Pancras Parish Church their main venue. Currently 23-strong with room for a few more members.

Singers Inspired, Downham Market, Norfolk: e-mail only: Sue Welfare The choir emerged as a local Community Choir in November 2004, a year after being set up by a charitable organisation as a result of one year grant funding. It is a secular a cappella choir which meets from 7.00 to 9.00 on Thursday evenings during term time at Downham Market Methodist Church Hall.  The choir is open to all and is of varied musical abilities.  The members (currently 38) enjoy singing together for fun and relaxation. As a community choir Singers Inspired aims to perform two annual concerts, one during Spring Bank Holiday week and one at Christmas.  In addition individual requests are considered favourably whenever feasible.

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.

Singleton Singers, Swansea Ladies choir singing in seven different languages. Dedicated to raising money for charity by concerts and weddings. Practice at Hospital chapel 7.30pm Mondays.

Singscape, Upton, Oxfordshire A professional choir whose visual, dramatic performances push the boundaries of repertoire and presentation beyond the choral norm. Each project involves collaboration with visual artists working in different media (including lighting, video, sculpture). The group's repertoire ranges from romantic to contemporary and experimental, with special emphasis on works which can be presented dramatically. The group's thrilling sound and commitment to communication creates choral events which are memorable, powerful and inspiring.

Singspiration, Staines, Middlesex A mixed voice Christian choir [30 voices], based in Staines. Members are drawn from various denominations. Founded in 2004 under the leadership of Marion Redwood we continue to look for new opportunities to present our faith in song using traditional and contemporary music.

Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society, Kent 130+ mixed-voice choir performing 3 concerts per year. You can order concert tickets by e-mail from the site

Six Villages Choir, West Sussex e-mail only: contact: The Treasurer - RPChambers@vic100.co.uk The choir takes its name from a group of villages in the area of West Sussex bounded by Chichester, Bognor Regis and Barnham.  We meet to rehearse on Mondays during school terms at Westergate Community College, and perform three concerts a year at Barnham, Walberton and Bognor Regis - usually one substantial classical piece, with shorter works and instrumental solos.  We have about 75 members and offer a warm welcome to newcomers of any standard (no audition - you'll soon find out if you enjoy being with us)

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.

Sleaford Choral Society, Lincolnshire: e-mail only: contact Secretary  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 Carre's Grammar School, Northgate, Sleaford

Slough Philharmonic Society The Slough Phil ranks fifth in size of combined adult orchestras and choirs nationwide

Snaith & District Choral Society, E Yorkshire: e-mail only: contact Chris Rey.It 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

Snowdown Collier Welfare Male Voice Choir, East Kent The choir sings throughout the South-East of England, Wales and the West Country and also performs regularly in France and the Near Continent. It has taken part in major choral festivals in The Royal Albert Hall, The Fairfield Halls, Croydon, as well as touring, France, Cornwall and South Wales.

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 Opera Singer Elizabeth Bainbridge.

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

Somborne Singers, King's Somborne, Hampshire: e-mail only: contact Bill Sutton. They sing a wide range of sacred and secular music, based around the parish church in the village

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.

Songbirds Choir, Crawley, Sussex A all-female choir with a repertoire consisting mostly of pop songs and songs from the musicals. Songbirds originated at an Adult Education Class in Singing in 2000.  When the class finished, the conductor and ladies involved decided to form a choir to continue to enjoy themselves through singing.

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.

Sotto Voce, NW England A group of singing friends who enjoy making a musical contribution to the atmosphere of a special occasion. Weddings a speciality

Sound Company, Upminster, Havering, Essex We are a youngish choir based out of Havering music college and rehearsing Tuesday evenings. We sing mainly for fun but also with an eye on musical achievement. Mostly classical music, but our concerts are a fairly eclectic mix of styles. We try to out on 2/3 performances a year.
Sounds Wicked, London A mixed-voice chamber choir with 24 experienced young singers. They aim for high-standard performances of their favourite music from the widest possible range of sources -- from choral favourites to folk arrangements, with a particular focus on music from the New World

South 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 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 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.

South Hampstead High School Choir: e-mail only: contact Linda Dankworth. They won the Outstanding Performance Award at the National Festival of Music in 1994/1995, and 1997; and have won numerous prizes at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod

South Holland Singers, Lincolnshire: e-mail only: contact Secretary

South London Chorus aka Dulwich Choral Society. South London Chorus is the performing name of the Dulwich Choral Society. The Dulwich Choral Society was founded in 1944 and has developed a musical repertoire spanning the 17th to 20th centuries.We are a choir of about 90 singers, performing at least three concerts a year with professional orchestras and soloists.

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 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'. 

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.

South Woodham Ferres Male Voice Choir, Essex Founded in 1979 with twelve singers the choir membership  now  stands at over forty including two of the original twelve members.

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

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.

Southend Festival Chorus, Essex At 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

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

Southern Voices, Winchester, Hampshire Chamber choir founded in 1984, with a reputation for performing challenging and original programmes to a high standard.

Southport Bach Choir Founded in late 1965 by David Bowman, the then organist at Holy Trinity, Southport. His original intention was to have a small chamber choir, rather like The Sixteen, with only a few voices per part, but over the years the choir has grown to around forty. After 5 years David Bowman moved to Ampleforth and he was succeeded at Holy Trinity by David Williams, then the Director of Music at K.G.V, who also took over the Society. Over his more than twenty-five years of direction the choir has grown considerably in size and repertoire, which is mainly religious in nature and covers a wide variety of periods and styles - from Bach's "Mass In B Minor" to motets by Twentieth Century British and continental composers.

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.

Spectrum, Epsom, Surrey 16-strong, mixed-voice, singing light popular music in 2 major shows per year

Spectrum Singers, 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.

Spezzati, London London based Chamber Choir performing concerts and singing around the London area and all over the UK, providing music for services at cathedrals, as well as singing at weddings and corporate events.

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.

Sponsalia, Surrey. An established, successful Surrey based chamber choir who specialises in performing for wedding
services, and marriage ceremonies.

Staffordshire Youth Choir, Stafford: e-mail only: contact Jenny Mason. 60-strong mixed group with ages ranging from 14-27

Stamford Bridge Singers, E Yorkshire Originally formed c. 1985 to give primary schoolchildren some singers to try SATB music with, this group of adults and teenagers has gone from strength to strength, and will be touring the Rhine area of Germany in summer 2001

Stamford Choral Society, Lincolnshire The society stages two concerts every year, one at Christmas (at Stamford School) and its major one in the Spring at Peterborough Cathedral.  The more adventurous works from 20th century and works specially commissioned by the Society have often been included in Christmas concerts

Stanchester Quire, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset A local community choir of about 70 members supported by Folk South West, reviving traditional folk songs of the South West of England.

Standish Parish Church Choir, Lancashire The Parish Church Choir consists of a mixture of people of all ages, shapes and sizes! They all share one thing in common - a love of music making. Additional singers are welcome in all voice parts. In the coming months, it is hoped that numbers in the choir will increase which will allow us to sing more adventurous music! We welcome teenagers and adult singers of all ages and abilities! There isn't any need to be a budding Pavarotti or Kiri Te Kanawa, but you must be able to sing in tune and be prepared to pick up some simple music reading skills (if you don't read music already, that is!.

Stanmore Choral Society, Middlesex Established in 1946. Musical Director is Nick Austin. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings, 7.45 at St Lawrence Church Hall, Whitchurch Lane, Little Stanmore. Nearest Underground Station: Canons Park. New members are very welcome. A very exciting time ahead, with Haydn's Nelson Mass and Purcell's Come Ye Sons of Art in March (with soloists from the award winning a capella group Voces8 and accompanied by the Senesino Players), An Evening with Gilbert & Sullivan in July and plans being made for the Harrow 3 Choirs concert in 2009 with Elgar's The Music Makers and The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace by Jenkins. Further details on our website.

Staxton Singers, Scarborough We are a friendly choral society with a huge repertoire ranging from Bach to the Beatles. This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary.

Steam Heat, Wimborne, Dorset  We are a friendly group of 15 or so singers, male and female, based in Wimborne Dorset, singing a range of unaccompanied "a capella" music, ranging from Gershwin and Cole Porter to Tchaikovsky and Wilbye. 18 Feb

Steeton Male Voice Choir, Yorkshire One of the largest and leading male voice choirs in Yorkshire with approximately 80 singing members. Has travelled quite extensively in UK and abroad and can be heard on it's seven recordings.

Sterndale Singers, Sheffield A chamber choir of around 30 voices. Our repertoire covers the 16th to 20th centuries and we are always on the lookout for singers, especially tenors. Reasonable sight reading skill would be of advantage.

Stevenage Choral Society, Stevenage, Hertfordshire We are a mixed voice choir currently about 90 strong and perform mainly works from the classical repertoire. We are a community choir and do not audition as we welcome anyone who wants to sing to come along and "give it a try". We perform with both amateur and professional soloists and use amateur and professional orchestras and bands for accompaniment. Recent performances have included Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Magnificat by J.S.Bach, Poulenc´s Gloria, Beethoven´s 9th Symphony, Gloria by John Rutter and Jubilate by Bob Chilcott. In April 2005 we gave a performance of "The Kestrel Road" with its composer, Peter Maxwell Davies, in the audience.

Stevenage Ladies Choir, Stevenage, Hertfordshire  Stevenage Ladies Choir was formed in 1960, and made up of the wives of members of Stevenage Male Voice Choir. During the early years the choir took part in various competitions, and their greatest achievement was winning a Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Music Festival. The Choir chooses to no longer enter competitions, preferring instead to raise money for charities both local and national and to regularly perform alongside Male and Female Choirs from around the United Kingdom and Europe. This encourages us to expand our repertoire, often learning new pieces, which can sometimes be in a foreign language, thereby stretching our creativity. The current Choir, which has a membership of around 70 ladies, also encourage the promotion of local young talent by inviting youngsters from various schools and colleges to perform in a ‘guest slot’ in their concert programmes, either as an individual or, as in their Christmas concerts, as part of a school choir.

Stevenston Musical Society, Strathclyde Around 35 members, generally performing twice a year, ranging from light operetta through traditional sacred anthems and larger works to contemporary works

Steventon Choral Society, Oxfordshire Friendly 40-strong mixed-voice choir singing both sacred and light music. Starred in a BBC2 documentary broadcast in 1995 about the Messiah From Scratch at the Royal Albert Hall. No audition.

Stile Antico is an ensemble of young British singers, fast gaining recognition as one of the most original and exciting new voices in its field. In 2005 the group won the inaugural Audience Prize at the Early Music Network International Young Artists’ Competition, leading to a series of high-profile concert engagements, and attracting the attention of Harmonia Mundi. Working without a conductor, the members of Stile Antico rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing artistically to the musical result. Their repertoire ranges from the glorious legacy of the English Tudor composers to the works of the Flemish and Spanish schools and the music of the early Baroque. 6 Dec

Stirling City Choir A chorus of 70, who perform a major choral work each year.

Stirling Gaelic Choir Active for over 50 years, and now with 40+ singers who share a love of choral singing and an interest in preserving the Gaelic language

Stirling University Choir 65-70 member Choir catering fall everyone, whether they have had a lot of singing experience, or none at all. Concerts at Dunblane Cathedral.

Stockport Male Voice Choir, Cheshire 28-strong TTBB choir, giving 10-11 performances per year, modern & traditional

Stockton Male Voice Choir, Stockton-on-Ttees, Durham Formed in 1948. Now with a membership of 26 voices and performs 8 to 10 concerts per year.

Stoke Community Gospel Choir, N. Staffordshire 20-strong multicultural/multiracial choir, raising large amounts of money for charity

Stoke Poges Singers, Bucks A 30-strong village choir singing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, for fun and to raise money for charity. They give 1 religious and 2-3 other concerts per year, from repertoire ranging from Mozart to Rodgers & Hammerstein.

Stokesley & District Choral Society: e-mail only: contact Secretary  The choir is well established and has, typically, 45 mixed voices. The choir rehearses on Monday evenings, normally from September to April. It gives three concerts each year with a wide variety of music, usually with professional soloists and a mainly professional orchestra (Stokesley is in North Yorkshire, about 6 miles south of Middlesbrough).

Stondon Singers, Essex: e-mail only: contact Stondon_Singers@fsmail.net  20-voice mixed choir specialising in unaccompanied early music. An annual event is their William Byrd Memorial Concert at the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Stondon Massey, where Byrd lived the last 30 years of his life and in the churchyard of which he is said to be buried

Stone Choral Society, Stone, Staffordshire A friendly choir of around 70 members, singing a wide range of music traditional to contemporary. We generally perform 3 concerts a year, at least one of which features orchestral accompaniment.

Stonehaven Chorus,  Aberdeenshire 50 strong mixed voice choir, specialising in a cappella repertoire. We perform twice a year in Stonehaven, and have toured Eastern England, Wales and the North of Scotland in recent years, with performances in Lincoln, Hereford, Dunkeld and Dornoch cathedrals.

Stonehouse Male Voice Choir, South Lanarkshire, Scotland We are a Male voice choir, approx. 60 voices strong. Giving concerts in aid of Fund raising, Church groups and Festivals. Generally within a 30 mile radius of Stonehouse. The type of music we sing is Folk music from various countries, Church music, Popular music and Songs from the Shows.

Stoneleigh Choral Society, Stoneleigh, Surrey Established in 1942, Stoneleigh Choral Society is a friendly and welcoming group of 50+ members that enjoy performing a wide variety of choral repertoire. There are no auditions - singers of all ages and abilities are welcome. There are regular concerts with professional soloists and instrumentalists, visits to local hospitals and residential care homes as well as a variety of social activities.

Stourbridge Choral and Orchestral Society, W. Midlands Formed in 1884, now giving 3 concerts a year from a wide classical repertoire

Stowmarket Chorale, Suffolk One of Suffolk's leading and most enterprising choirs, giving 3/4 concerts per season

Stratford-upon-Avon Choral Society, Warwickshire 100-strong and founded in 1836, it shares with the Huddersfield Choral Society the distinction of being the oldest in Britain

Strathaven Choral Society, South Lanarkshire 80-strong, established 1972, singing Baroque to 20th century. Three times winners of BT/NFMS Innovation Awards

Streatham Choral Society, S. London Established 1921, it's Streatham's oldest choir, aiming to bring quality music to the area.

Stretton Choral Society, Shropshire Founded in 1977 the Society currently meets once a week in the newly refurbished United Reformed Church, Church Stretton, between September and May to rehearse for at least two public concerts each year. A concert in December usually consists mainly of music related to the Christmas season and includes some Christmas carols for the audience to join in. A spring concert in early May allows for more substantial works in the classical and modern repertories.

String of Beads, Calverley, Leeds, West Yorkshire: e-mail only: contact stringofbeads@tiscali.co.uk A relatively new female voice 3 part choir. Until last year we were a mixed voice choir but, due to dwindling numbers especially in the male section we have reluctantly become a female only. As a small choir we would welcome new members with the ability to sing and hold their own part but mostly with the enthusiasm and love of singing. We are a friendly group and a warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to join us. Because of the change in our circumstances we have recently changed much of our music however, our programme remains contemporary and varied including pieces from Musicals, sacred music, ballads, Jazz/Blues and some old favourites.

Stroud Choral Society, Gloucestershire  A choral society that has been in  existence since 1834. Currently under the conductor, Benjamin Nicholas, this 100 members society mixes innovative programming with old favourites.

Stroud Light Music Choir, Gloucestershire Founded in 1967, the choir has about 45 members at present.  In the spring and autumn of each year, the choir gives concert performances of light opera or operetta with the support of guest soloists. Recent performances have included The Merry Widow, The New Moon, The Arcadians, The Gypsy Baron and several Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.  

Stuart Singers, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire Founded in 1992, the 65 strong Stuart Singers have raised over £100,000 for charity. They perform about a dozen concerts a year around Gloucestershire and beyond, with programmes featuring a wide and constantly changing repertoire which spans spirituals, theatre, sacred and secular, classical and modern.

Sudbury Choral Society, Suffolk 50+ members giving 2 main concerts and a Christmas celebration each year. They're not alone in lacking enough younger singers, and would welcome an influx of new members!

Summertown Choral Society, Oxford A friendly amateur choir around 60-strong, giving 2 concerts a year of varied programmes

Surbiton Male Voice Choir, Surbiton, Surrey A well established choir ( 1963 ) giving up to four public concerts per year and other private entertainment. We rehearse weekly and no audition is required - just enthusiasm and a good voice. Presently 25 members and voices in all sections are welcome

Surrey County Youth Choir Funded through the Music Education Service of Surrey County Council, it brings together young people from all over the county who love to sing, and meets every week during term-time and at residential courses. Finalist Sainsbury's Choir of the Year 2002

Surrey Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus, Croydon, Surrey We sing a wide repertoire of songs from shows, popular songs from each decade of the 20th century, all arranged in barbershop style. We belong to the Sweet Adelines, a huge American organisation, and have been champions of the UK members of that organisation 4 times, earning the right to compete internationally in New Orleans, Nashville, Portland and Phoenix

Surrey Heath Choral Society is a mixed voice choir of around 70 singers.  We stage three to four concerts each year in local venues and on occasions join forces with other local groups to perform larger scale works in Guildford Cathedral.  Many of our concerts are staged in conjunction with professional soloists and orchestra.  For the most part, we perform the work of the great choral composers such as Brahms, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Vivaldi.  However, we also perform works from the lighter end of the spectrum by composers such as Bernstein and Lloyd-Webber

Surrey Hills Chamber Choir, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey Nex mixed chamber choir for up to 30 voices with a diverse repertoire. Experienced singers welcome.

Surrey Hills Junior Choir, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey For all children aged 7-12 years old.

Surrey Hills Youth Choir, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey For teenagers aged 13-19 years old.

Surrey Hills Mother's Choir, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey A daytime choir for young mums. Don't struggle with evening childcare arrangements. Come and sing whilst your children are being entertained at school or nursery.

Sussex Chorus, Brighton, Sussex (formerly Ditchling Choral Society) 150-strong, performing major choral works in Brighton and mid-Sussex, conducted by tenor Neil Jenkins

Sussex Harmony, Lewes, Sussex. Formed in January 1992 to research, reconstruct and perform the music of rural church and chapel between 1700 and 1840. Whilst initially the quire sang for its own enjoyment, with a growing repertoire its public performances have increased in number and now include carol and other concerts, church services and workshops. Singers number about 24 and there is a growing instrumental section, vital for the traditional accompaniment to the rural music of the time - that is, the village band.

Sussex University Chamber Choir, Falmer, near Brighton, E. Sussex Their repertoire spans five centuries, from French chansons to 20^th century works. They welcome new members from the community as well as from the university

Sussex Voiceworks, Portslade, E. Sussex A 100-strong non-audition Community Choir performing a wide range of music  

Sutton Coldfield Choral Society The present Society began in 1969 as an evening class conducted by Adrian Carpenter, the son of the President of the Society, Marjorie Carpenter. and by 1975 was sufficiently established to make a move to Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, where it has performed regularly ever since. The Choral Society currently gives two main concerts per year, generally in the Spring and December. The choir also performs at other irregular concerts.

Swansea Excelsior Ladies Choir, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales  A friendly ladies choir with a wide repertoire which has approximately 50 members, rehearses are on Monday evenings at Sketty Primary School, Sketty, Swansea from 7-9 pm. Choir give many concerts to support a wide variety of charities and give pleasure to Senior Citizens in Residential Homes and to other organisations.

Sweyne Choral Society, Rayleigh, Essex: e-mail only: contact Jackie Scott  A friendly, non-competitive choir, requiring no auditions. We perform 3 or 4 concerts a year, singing a wide variety of choral styles. We also meet socially for various fund-raising activities.

Swift Singers Ladies Choir, South Woodham Ferres, Essex  The choir has now a membership of 70 ladies. We sing a varied repertoire from 16th century to the popular styles of the day. We were runners-up in the Bournemouth Music Festival in 2004.  We have recorded two CD's "With One Voice" and Solitaire"

Swindon Choral Society, Wiltshire 110 members, singing 4 main concerts a year and with regular exchanges with choirs from Salzgitter and Hamburg, Germany

Swingle Singers Famous group of professional singers, with a massively broadened repertoire since the early days. British since 1973!

Sylvan Sound, Fleetwood, Lancashire  An all female choir of around 18-20 members based in Fleetwood in Lancashire, our musical director is Sylvia Swan. We sing a wide range of music, Classical such as Vivaldi, Britten, Mozart, Strauss and some by contemporary composers e.g Rutter and Simon and Garfunkel. We are invited to sing regularly at churches across the area both in concert and at weddings. We have been successful at Skipton, Fleetwood and Freckleton festivals in recent years.

Synergy Vocals, London Synergy Vocals is a unique pool of voices covering a broad spectrum of musical genres and working primarily on microphone. Rather than being a choir as such, or a disparate group of soloists, we provide bespoke teams of vocalists, tailor-made to suit each project. Synergy Vocals has a 10-year relationship with composer Steve Reich. 6 Jan

Synthonia Male Voice Choir, Billingham, Durham  30 voices aiming for about 15 concerts annually.

Szczepek Ensemble, York  An exciting young vocal ensemble based in York. They were established in 2002 by Rachael Parsons who was studying for a Masters in Ensemble Singing from York University. Their aim to produce high-quality performances of music from the 16th Century to the present specialising in performing with a single voice per part - mainly unaccompanied.