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• Tabernacl Music Society Choir, Bridgend. A mixed voice choir formed in 1990 and initially presented concerts annually under the direction of Mr Aldwyn Humphreys. After Mr Humphreys’ death in 1994, the direction of the choir was taken over by Dr Kevin Adams. The choir performs music from a broad repertoire including classical choral works (often with orchestra), songs from musicals and folk song arrangements. Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-8.45pm in Tabernacl Chapel, Derwen Road, Bridgend. Major works performed in recent years include Messiah (Handel), Elijah (Mendelssohn), Gloria (Poulenc), and settings of the Stabat Mater by Rossini, Dvorák and Karl Jenkins. Our current Musical Director Matthew Nash was appointed to take over the position of Musical Director, commencing in September 2014. 

• Tabernacle Morriston Choir / Cor Taberncal Treforys This long established Mixed Choir is based in Morriston, Swansea. It has just performed its 138th Annual Concert. Rehearsals take place in Tabernacle Chapel (the largest chapel in Wales!) on Sunday evenings 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. It is a non-audition choir and has a wide age range. The Annual Concert is performed with orchestral accompaniment and some other concerts are arranged in surrounding areas during the year. A combined Three Choirs Christmas Festival is an annual event involving local school choirs and brass band.

• Take Note Community Choir, Tiverton, Devon Founded in April 2010 Take Note Community Choir is a fun place for people of all ages to come and enjoy singing together. We meet on Mondays 7pm til 8.15pm at St. Paul’s Church, Tiverton, with refreshments afterwards. We are funded by the Caroline Brewin Trust which is part of St George’s and St. Paul’s Church, and are run by a committee of choir members. Our emphasis is having fun whilst learning how to sing and how to sing songs! We have a wide repertoire, from Gershwin to Queen, from folk songs to show songs. There is no pressure to perform, although there are regular opportunities to sing in concerts. We also have regular social events. We are available for concerts and fundraising events and are always happy to see new members.

• Take Note, Edinburgh Take Note is a high quality non-profit performance Edinburgh choir. We specialise in close harmony a capella using beautiful arrangements. Our goal is to perform at events including those for charity. We aim to develop our skills as singers, learning and improving together.

• Take Twenty, Camden, North London North London based choir, singing jazz harmonies and arrangements (4-8 part) of jazz standards, pop, latin, and show tunes, from our talented in-house arrangers. Category finalists for BBC Choir of the Year 2010.

• Talgarth Male Choir, Wales Formed in 1969 Talgarth Choir has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years. During this period, hundreds of concerts have been given throughout the United Kingdom and a considerable sum has been raised for numerous charities. The choir has sung at the Royal Albert Hall on sixoccasions, twice at the Millennium Stadium as part of the World Choir and three times in the Festival of Remembrance concert at St. David's Hall, Cardiff.

• Tallis Chamber Choir One of our leading choirs, 12-60 strong depending on the occasion, and specialising in unique and meticulously researched programmes.

• Tamar Concert Choir, Plymouth, Devon The Tamar Concert Choir was originally formed in 1990 under the name South West Concert Choir, in 1993 the name was changed to the Tamar Concert Choir. The Choir started with just six singers and now has 50 members. It was formed to sing easy listening music like New York, Over the Rainbow, Cavatina, Bohemian Rhapsody, You Raise Me Up etc. We are a very friendly mixed choir and are always looking for new members especially men. Our Musical Director is David Lodge. We meet on Thursday evening at the United Reformed Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford, Plymouth from 8pm until 10pm.

• Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir, Cornwall We are the Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir and we bring the joy of song to audiences on both sides of the Tamar Valley whilst at the same time raising much needed funds for charitable causes.

• Tamarisk Choir, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire. Tamarisk is a singing group set up, run by and made up of parents of young children. Parents are welcome to bring their children and babies to rehearsals. There are usually some toys or crayons to play with (or bring your own). There are kitchen and baby change facilities. The sessions are relaxed as there are children of various ages from small babies to pre-schoolers.

• Tamesis Chamber Choir, Reading and Thames Valley, Berkshire A new and exciting chamber choir of around 20 members. Young, fun, sociable (the pub will be one of our most important venues!), but singing to a high-standard (audition essential). Varied and extensive repertoire ranging from madrigals to Beatles arrangements. Three to four concerts a year, with rehearsals in the weeks leading up to each concert rather than every week.

• Tapestry Chamber Choir, Cheltenham A new chamber choir (started in 2019) with eclectic range of music from early baroque to pop - e.g., Victoria, Weelkes, Batten, Holst, and Stevie Wonder.  The fast paced rehearsals with minimal note bashing keep the members on their toes.  Members are encouraged to use the available resources (e.g., Youtube videos, practice tracks, backing tracks) to learn their parts and to contribute to the choice of repertoire.

• Tapestry Singers, Cambridge "Tapestry" is a mixed-voice, a-cappella chamber choir of twelve singers based in Cambridgeshire, U.K. Formed in 1996, our repertoire has grown considerably every year, offering period and contemporary sacred music, via a wide variety of genres, to more up-beat popular songs - almost always unaccompanied.

• Taplow Boys' Choir, Taplow, Nr Maidenhead, Bucks Taplow Boys’ Choir currently numbers over 20 boys from Year 4 to Year 9 and entry is by voice assessment.  The choir meets on Saturdays during term time from 11.15am - 12.15pm in Taplow Village Centre. Recently, Taplow Boys’ Choir has performed with the Laurie Holloway jazz trio at Norden Farm Arts Centre, Maidenhead in a 'Jazz meets Classical' concert. In addition to concerts of their own they regularly supply the boys’ chorus in performances with various local adult choirs from the Bach St. Matthew Passion in Eton College Chapel to Carmina Burana with Reading University Choral Society.

• Taplow Children’s Choir, Taplow, Nr Maidenhead, Bucks  Taplow Children’s Choir currently numbers approximately 45 girls and boys from Year 2 to Year 6; the choir is not auditioned and is open to all.  The choir meets on Saturdays during term time from 10am – 11am in Taplow Village Centre. Taplow Children’s Choir has a busy performing schedule and receives invitations to sing in excellent venues. Taplow Children’s Choir, in addition to their own concerts, enjoy performing with other groups and choirs; the choir has performed with Norden Farm Festival Chorus, the Elgar Orchestra, Reading Phoenix Choir, Reading University Chorus and the Laurie Holloway jazz trio. Taplow Children’s Choir sang in the 2006 Final of the National Festival of Music for Youth (Junior Choral Category), in Birmingham Symphony Hall, and won the Outstanding Award (first place).

• Taplow Girls' Choir, Taplow, Nr Maidenhead, Bucks Taplow Girls' Choir has 45 singers aged 9 to 15 and entry is by audition. The Choir meets on alternate Saturdays from 2pm - 4pm in Taplow Village Centre. Taplow Girls' Choir has performed at Reading Town Hall with Chaconne Brass, Windsor Parish Church, the ABCD. Convention Gala Concert in Guildford Cathedral, has been a regular visitor to St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle to sing Choral Evensong. In April 2007 the Taplow Girls' Choir took part in an International Choral Competition in Celje, Slovenia and returned to the UK with Gold and Silver Medals and the Adjudicator's Special Prize for the best performance in the festival of a compulsory set piece.

• Taplow Youth Choir, Taplow, Nr Maidenhead, Bucks Taplow Youth Choir  is a mixed voice youth choir which started in September 2006 and meets on alternate Saturdays from 4.30 pm - 7.00 pm in Taplow Village Centre. There are approximately 60 members - sopranos, altos, tenors and basses, and entry is by audition. Recent highlights include a trip to Amsterdam, performing 3 concerts in the Netherlands, competing in the Final of the National Choral Competition, singing choral evensong in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle and ten members represented the choir singing in a Prom in the Royal Albert Hall in London, at the end of August 2007 - performing in a world premiere by Rachel Portman of 'The Water Diviner's Tale'. Grand Finalists in the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year 2008.

• Tartan Tones, Glasgow & Hamilton, Scotland e-mail only: contact: TartanTonesChoir@gmail.com Joint Choir from the John Lewis Contact Handling Centre

• Tatton Singers, Knutsford, Cheshire A mixed choir (SATB) of around 75 members giving four concerts a year at St John’s Church Knutsford where we also rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm. New members are welcome to come along and audition to join us. We perform varied programmes of well known choral classical works as well as lesser known items. Our annual Singing Day has become a very popular event and is usually held in May. To learn more about us do visit our web site.

• Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir, Taunton, Somerset Formed in 1946, the Choir started life as the Wessex Male Singers and was the result of a merger of two previously unsuccessful attempts at forming a male voice choir in Taunton by the Avimo Company and the Taunton Trades Council. The Choir became the Taunton Male Voice Choir in 1962 in order to strengthen its links with the town and Deane was added in 1974 when the Coat of Arms was also displayed on its uniform. Now a friendly male choir of over 40 voices performing about 18 concerts per year, often in aid of regional and national charities and good causes.

• Tav Rishon,(The Jewish training choir), London  A new group especially for those who are new to singing, or new to choirs, and who love Jewish music. No previous experience required! Learn how to use your voice, sing in parts, and explore great music in a fun and supportive environment. Thursday evenings in central London..
• Teddington Chamber Choir, Richmond, London An unauditioned mixed voice choir based in Teddington.  It was founded in 2010 by conductor Sebastian Valentine as a community choir for the Teddington area. We aim to bring together people of all ages who share a love of singing a varied range of choral music to a high standard. The choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings at St Mark's Church, St Mark's Road, Teddington TW11 9DE from 8:15 pm to 10:15 pm.

• Teddington Choral Society, London A friendly choir of 90 mixed voices performing three concerts a year: a festival for Christmas, including carols; an Easter oratorio or operatic piece; and a summer soirée with picnic supper.

• Teddington Vocality, London Vocality Singing: Fun and friendly a capella choirs (and occasional workshops) in various locations in London and Surrey. We welcome anyone who loves to sing – men and women alike. Our unusual repertoire of beautiful, uplifting songs from around the world includes folk, spiritual, pop, gospel and ethnic songs from as far afield as Africa and Eastern Europe as well as the home nations. Led by experienced musical directors, the choirs are suitable for singers of all abilities: there are no auditions and everything is taught by ear. It’s all about the fantastic feeling of singing in harmony with like-minded others. Come sing with us!

• Teesside Apollo Male Voice Choir, Middlesbrough A male voice choir of some 120 years standing, currently comprising 65 members. Performs concerts in venues around the North-east throughout the year, culminating in the Annual concerts at Middlesbrough Theatre, for 5 nights.

• Teign Choral Society, Teignmouth, Devon We are a very friendly Choral Society in Teignmouth. We do two concerts a year - Christmas (Choir and Audience Carols) and May. The May concert is a mixture of 'Serious' Music in the first half and Light Music in the second. We'll make you very welcome.

• Teignmouth Sings (Community Choir), Devon We are a community choir for people who like to sing for fun. We were formed in 2009 by David Roberts and have been growing, not only in numbers but also in reputation ever since. We have become well known locally for our wide and ever-increasing repertoire of songs, from shows and musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, Sweet Charity, The King and I, to James Bond themes, medleys from Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beatles in Review, and favourites from Queen, Adele, Labbie Siffrey,The Hollies, Ben E King and many more…. We almost always perform as a whole choir, but occasionally our members perform solos or duets, and our music director is more than happy for any one to suggest new material.

• Telford & Shrewsbury Got2Sing Contemporary Choir Fun and friendly contemporary adult 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.

• Telford & Wrekin Community Choir The sessions are just £2 per person and they are open to anyone over 10 years old, adults and family groups are welcome and all abilities are catered for so come along and sing up! The sessions are on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm - 8pm, Dawley House Community Hall, Burton Street, Dawley, Telfiord TF4 2ES. 

• Temponilla, Telford, Shropshire We are a small, mixed vocal ensemble based in Telford, Shropshire. Starting out as a group of 8 friends to sing at a wedding, we have almost doubled in size over the course of our 10 years - but have no plans to expand any further! Because of our size (or lack thereof) we can sing in many small venues other choirs cannot, and as a result have been able to raise funds for many small, local  charities, churches and schools. Temponilla have performed all over Shropshire as well as at venues in Cheshire, Herefordshire and West Midlands. Our repertoire ranges from Henry VIII to Eric Whitacre, both sacred and secular. We endeavour to bring our joy of music to wherever we perform and leave the audience feeling joyful.

• Tenby Male Choir, Pembrokeshire, S Wales

• Tenebrae Choir, London  Formed by Nigel Short, to offer mixes the discipline of close harmony choral singing with the freedom of movement and emotion of operatic performance. The choir combines talented composers and arrangers, pianists and organists, specialist instrumentalists and choral and operatic singers.

• Tetbury Community Choir, Gloucestershire  Friendly mixed choir in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. New members welcome, no auditions, no need to read music.  We sing a wide range of songs, from pop via songs from the shows to more challenging choral works.

• Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Dean Close School, Cheltenham Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum was founded in September 2006, when The Abbey School, Tewkesbury closed and the majority of The Abbey School Choristers moved to Dean Close Preparatory School, Cheltenham. All of the Schola Cantorum choristers are educated at Dean Close Preparatory School.The choir currently sings Evensong in the Abbey on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, at 5.30pm, during term-time. In the past two months the choir has broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and performed in the St Matthew Passion by J.S.Bach in Gloucester Cathedral.

• Tewkesbury and District Choral Society, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Believed to have been founded by 1844 the Society may well be one of the oldest in the country. We perform full scale choral works in Tewkesbury Abbey on a regular basis and have in excess of 100 members. Rehearsals are fun with an informal atmosphere and no barriers for new members.

• Tewkesbury Chamber Choir, Gloucestershire Tewkesbury Chamber Choir is a small mixed voice choir of experienced singers who aim to produce good quality music in an informal setting. The choir sings a wide variety of music from a range of genres and is keen to welcome new members who have experience of choral singing and reading music.

• TfO (The Film Orchestra) Choir, Worcester We perform only original music from film, TV & video games and are directed by Karen Kirkland. It will rehearse once-a-month at Little Witley Village Hall, Worcestershire WR6 6LL on Saturday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pm. TfO Choir is part of The film Orchestra project. All ages are welcome to the choir which will cost £40 per year (family discount membership available). The new term starts on 9th January 2016.

• Thame Chamber Choir, Thame, Oxfordshire A 30 strong choir formed in 1999 performing both public concerts and private functions. The choir has sung at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Peterborough Cathedral, Wells Cathedral and Bath Abbey. Our extensive repertoire includes both sacred and secular works.

• Thame Choral Society, Thame, Oxfordshire Formed in 1961 we manage to combine all the best aspects of a small choir. We are friendly and informal, but committed to the enjoyment of music. Because we are small, we are very flexible and can perform smaller works ourselves, whilst joining with other choral societies to perform the larger choral works. The Society has a membership of about 40 voices.

• Thames Chamber Choir London Founded by Musical Director, conductor and composer Andrew Campling in 1999. The choir consists of a pool of some 20-25 singers and usually performs three concerts a year with a repertoire of Renaissance and twentieth century a capella music. The choir has sung mainly in London, but also in Wales, St Leonards-on-Sea, Perth Cathedral and occasional other venues out of town. If you are interested in joining TCC, you need to have good sight reading skills and be able to hold a line at one or two to a part. There is usually a preliminary audition. Rehearsals are held on the Isle of Dogs in East London usually some 6-8 weeks before each concert.

• Thames Head Singers, Gloucestershire We are a mixed voice chamber choir founded in 1980. We perform a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music. We aim to achieve high singing standards and enjoy ourselves at the same time. Every year we perform concerts to raise money for charities and sing choral services at local churches and cathedrals.

• Thames Opera Company Chorus, Thurrock, Essex Thames Opera Company are a newly formed community opera company based in Thurrock with a real emphasis on community. We put our chorus at the heart of our company, and we are open to anyone in the Thames Gateway area. So if you are a resident of Thurrock, Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Brentwood, Basildon, Southend, Essex, East London or Kent who has always wanted to sing in a choir, we would love to hear from you! We passionately believe that opera should be accessible and enjoyed by all and invite everyone, no matter their background or musical ability to come and experience the joy that singing and performing opera can bring.

• Thames Philharmonic Choir, South West London Founded in 1964 and based in South West London, the choir has a membership of about 100 singers of all ages and performs a wide repertoire with professional musicians in central London concert halls and local churches

• Thames Vale Singers, Purley on Thames, Reading A friendly mixed choir was formed in the 1950’s and currently consists of about 50 singers. We rehearse weekly on Tuesdays in Purley on Thames between 7.45 and 10.00 pm from September to July. We perform concerts in Spring, Summer and at Christmas.  The choir enjoys the challenge of learning new works and pieces. We are seeking a Musical Director who will encourage us to expand our musical repertoire, improve our quality of sound and bring their own personal style to the choir.

• Thames Valley Chorus, Reading, Berkshire Founded in 1974 this men’s four-part close-harmony choir of around 65 members rehearses weekly in Twyford, Berkshire under the direction of top singing coaches and highly regarded director.  We have regular singouts, some small and some large (including within Europe), and we run a free “Learn to Sing in Harmony” course each autumn.  Full details are on our web site.

• Thames Valley Community Choir, Berkshire  An open access choir based in Wokingham with 70+ members. We are run for the members to enjoy and participate in the choral singing experience.  We are non profit and donate as much as we can to local charities.  this means that as well as being part of the community, we also support local causes.

• Thames Valley Voices, Reading e-mail only: contact: ThamesValleyVoices@gmail.com John Lewis Partnership regional choir

• Thames Voyces, Bracknell, Berkshire Founded in the mid-60s, and now a versatile chamber choir of 25-30 voices, considered one of the best in SE England.

• Thamesdown Ladies Choir, Swindon, Wiltshire The Thamesdown Ladies Choir, also known affectionately as TLC are a Swindon based choir performing at local venues in the town and neighbouring towns and villages.

• Thamesmead Community Choir, London: e-mail only: contact sha@thamesmeadschool.com. We meet every Thursday evening between 6.30 and 7.30 during term time in Thamesmead School TW17 9EE. We've been going for just under a year and new members are always welcome. No fee and no auditions - just a love of singing is required!

• Thameside Harmony Chorus, Hampton, London A Ladies  chorus singing in the style of Barbershop - a unique form of unaccompanied four part close harmony. We are always looking for new members.

• Thanet Big Sing Community Choir, Margate, Kent In 2011 Thanet District Council, in conjunction with Turner Contemporary art gallery in Margate, put out a call for people who wanted to sing at the opening of Turner Contemporary. Anyone could join, regardless of their musical background, and Thanet Big Sing Community Choir was formed. Since then the choir have gone from strength to strength and perform a mixture of contemporary and traditional music at events small and large throughout Kent. The choir are currently led by Musical Director and Composer Emily Peasgood and are 80 members strong. They meet at Turner Contemporary in Margate on Tuesday evenings and accept men and women ages 16+ at three intake periods each year.

• Thanet Community Gospel Choir, East Kent Thanet Community Gospel Choir aims to be as inclusive as possible. There’s no requirement to be a Christian but you do need to be serious about music. This is not a worship group or a “fun” choir. We are looking for Singers and Instrumentalists, aged 16 or older, who love Gospel music and want to impress our community with competent performances.

• Thanet Festival Choir, Kent We are a mixed chorus of about 90 amateur singers who have a like minded joy of singing. Based in the Isle of Thanet, Kent, we regularly perform concerts to bring music to the wider community.

• Thanet Male Voice Choir, Kent The Choir was formed in 1977 and performs approximately fifteen concerts a year raising many thousands of pounds for various local causes and charities in the East Kent area. The choir has also performed in France, Italy and Germany as well as in the UK. Singing membership is now in excess of 60

• The 1885 Singers, Putney, London The 1885 Singers was founded in 1997 and  has grown in both size and reputation, covering a range of repertoire. The choir gives four concerts a year, with usually a four or six week rehearsal period. It is a community choir in every respect, with an open invitation to anyone who wants to join in.

• The 50 Degrees, Penzance, Cornwall In the tuneful, capable hands of choir leaders Vicky Abbott and Mary Woodvine, anything from pop to Indie, country to Gospel is given a new and vibrant twist. Be prepared to be blown away - to be moved - and let the music of many, uplift and entertain you.

• The 5Ways Barbershop Chorus, Banbury 5Ways are a group of men with a common interest; we sing in the acapella (unaccompanied) style. We welcome men and boys between the ages of 9 and 99 who are interested in singing, or would like to be taught how to sing in the barbershop style.

• The Abbey Arms Rock Pop Choir, Abbey Wood, London SE2 Originally founded by Kieran Quinn and called The Bella Voce Choir and Social Club, we have been running for almost 3 years and built up a considerable repertoire. When he had to leave us due to other commitments, we decided to carry on, learning as we go along. Nobody wanted our choir to fold and everybody was pleased to help out. We now work together as a co-operative so that no one person is burdened with the all the work involved. After a few months now as The Abbey Arms Rock Pop Choir, we continue to add new songs to our repertoire and put on public performances. We are now looking forward to any new projects and challenges that come our way and will be extending our repertoire further. We sing all popular Rock and Pop from artists such as: Oasis, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Elton John, The Monkees, Neil Sedaka, The Ronettes, Foo Fighters, Abba, Alice Cooper, The Script, The Kinks and many more. We are always happy to welcome new members. We are a non-profit choir and charge a nominal £4 per session to cover room hire at "The Abbey Arms", with remaining funds going towards printing, stationery and other basic running requirements.

• The Acappellads, University of Cardiff, Wales The Acappellads are an all-male group who have covered a range of songs from Little Richard to Eminem, Beyonce and more! They bring dynamic energy to well-known classics, and will give you goosebumps with beautiful harmonies in slower ballads... These boys have it all! 

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• The Adam Street Singers, London Pip Baker and James Bonner started The Adam Street Singers in May 2010 as a way of getting their friends together for a sing and a drink or two. Everyone was having so much fun that they decided to do a public performance and donate the proceeds to charity. Fortunately they were able to assemble (from their friends) a team to write and teach the music, choreograph the dancing, organise and direct the performance and handle the lighting and sound.

• The Alliouagana Singers, Edmonton, London N18 A non-denominational, London-based choral group that is committed to preserving Montserratness within a rich Caribbean heritage via music and songs - gospel, negro-spiritual, folk, reggae, calypso, contemporary, and other non-Caribbean genres.

• The Amici Singers, Biggleswade, Bedforshire  Womens voice choir. Founded by Douglas Coombes in 1978, her chose the name amici because it means 'friends' and this really is the right name for our choir. Although we take our singing seriously, we really enjoy what we do. Some of us have been members since the beginning. That's a lot of Thursday nights....!

• The Angmering Chorale, Angmering, West Sussex. The Angmering Chorale has been singing for 40 years. From a small inaugural group in 1976, The Chorale has grown to over 130 singers. Under Musical Director George Jones, the repertoire of The Chorale ranges from Bach to The Beatles.

• The Aquarius Singers, Bury St Edmunds The Aquarius Singers is a ladies' choir, which was formed in 1999 by Gill Garside, the music director. They've performed many major works including Fauré's Requiem, Vivaldi's Gloria, Schubert's Mass in G, Purcell's Dido and Aeneas and Stainer's Crucifixion. However, their repertoire encompasses folksong arrangements, songs from the shows, sacred and secular songs and most recently Karl Jenkins' Adiemus. Whilst singing for pleasure the choir has raised thousands of pounds for local churches and charities both in Bury St Edmunds and further afield.

• The Arcadian Singers of Oxford Founded in 1976, the Arcadian Singers is a chamber choir made up of between 16 and 24 people, mainly consisting of students from Oxford University.

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

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

• The Avon Singers, Evesham, Worcestershire The choir, which is about 20 strong, draws most of its members from the Vale of Evesham and Malvern area and rehearses weekly at Little Comberton. Our concerts range from the major choral works to English romantic folk songs, songs from the shows and the best of popular music. We occasionally invite guest soloists to join us but we also have plenty of solo talent within the choir. We always aim to perform to a high standard and to have fun doing so.

• The Awesome Rock Choir of Huddersfield, Yorkshire Join a proper ladies rock choir. We sing rock songs. The first session is free. Bring a friend if you're nervous, although we're a friendly bunch so don't worry about that! .

• The Bach Choir, London Founded in 1876, The Bach Choir is recognised as one of the world’s leading choruses, building upon a tradition that combines musical excellence with creativity and innovation. From the first performance in Britain of Bach’s Mass in B minor to the soundtrack for Ridley Scott’s 2012 epic Prometheus, our musical heritage is as rich as it is diverse.  Directed by David Hill, one of the country’s most eminent conductors, we regularly perform and record across London and the UK in prestigious venues, from the Royal Albert Hall to Abbey Road Studios.

• The Barnby Choir, Wilmslow, Cheshire We are a Wilmslow based, mixed voice choir. Our repertoire includes major sacred and secular choral works, as well as more unusual music, both old and modern.

• The Barnes Choir, London 60-strong, founded in 1952, performing at least 2 concerts a year. The challenge with an amateur choir is to combine a sociable and friendly environment while raising the choir’s standard of singing. With this in mind, the choir holds a number of social events each year – barbecues, quiz suppers and a Christmas and summer party. The choir has visited Le Pecq, just outside Paris, with which Barnes has strong cultural links: we have performed there on two occasions as part of the town’s Music Festival and made a repeat visit in 2013. We hope to sing there again in 2017.

• The Bath Chorus This is a auditioned mixed-voice choir of 80 voices that rehearses on Monday evenings at St Bart’s Church above Oldfield Park. The Chorus include many young singers and music students. The Chorus repertoire is varied – from beautiful folk song arrangements by Bob Chilcott through to some standard choral favourites. The Chorus perform from music, this is the deliberate choice of Grenville as it gives this choir a vast potential to choose from. There is a strong social side to the Chorus as you will see from the website. Grenville auditions all new members. This is a straight forward one to one voice test. New members are welcome to attend a rehearsal to discover more about the Bath Chorus, if they then apply to join, the audition is arranged with them by Grenville.

• The Bath Welcome Choir, Somerset This is Grenville Jones' Wednesday evening non-audition choir which meets at Bath Community Academy (formerly Culverhay School, Rush Hill, Bath)  We are a choir for people of all ages and guys or gals. Our weekly rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings from 7.45 - 9.30pm. Everyone is welcome!

• The Bel Canto Singers, Redditch, Worcestershire. We enjoy an eclectic selection of music ranging from choral pieces, through songs from the shows to classic modern pop songs.  We enjoy performing an ever changing repertoire sung with verve!  For more details please visit our website.

• The Belles of Three Spires, Coventry Ladies Barbershop Harmony Club. We sing popular songs from all eras, from the 1920's to the present day.  Songs written by such greats as Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Gus Kahn, Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter, and sung by people like Bing Crosy, Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, Louis Armstrong and the Beach Boys. Our melodies are sung in a range which is comfortable for ladies, without entering the stratosphere.  If you like singing and can hold the tune but can't read music, then this is probably the place for you.

• The Beverley Singers, Beverley, Yorkshire The Beverley Singers have 78 members and were formed in January 2016 under the leadership of Ann Dixon - Musical Director, Diane Francis - Coordinator with the help of Margaret Thomson - Accompanist and Jenny Wellock - Treasurer. We had a very clear vision, to enjoy singing, have fun and to raise money for charity. We also wanted the choir to be open to all so therefore auditions, ability to read music and previous experience are not required.

• The Big Choir, London The Big Choir is a group of enthusiastic singers who fundraise for research into 200 different types of cancer.  We are singers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds and welcome anyone who just loves to sing.  We're not a choir for people who are affected by cancer, but sadly most of our members have been affected either personally or have lost loved ones.  That's why they are so happy to see their monthly subs going to such a worthy cause.  Our donation goes via Cancer Research to the scientists at www.crick.ac.uk, a new biochemical research facility for pioneering research into all cancers.  Apart from the fundraising, we have a very good time together, both during sessions and socially.  We really are one big happy family and we'll make you extremely welcome if you'd like to join us.

• The Big Noise Chorus Exeter, Plymouth & Torquay, Devon The Big Noise Chorus is a network of community choirs for adults, created to make singing in a choir accessible to everyone. We sing Pop, Rock, Motown, Soul and World music just for fun. No audition necessary. Humour essential. If you can raise the roof, we can bring the house down.

• The BIG Sing, Essex  A choir for the community singing pop, soul and gospel.

• The Bishop's Consort was formed by James Wilkinson for a concert in Clifton Cathedral when he was a student at Bristol University. Since then it has become a young and dynamic vocal ensemble, performing one-to-a-part or expanding its forces to meet the demands of larger-scale music. The group's repertoire focuses mainly on 16th and 17th Century music, and on the championing of new works. With then commitment in performance they bring a freshness and vitality to their music making, to the delight of their audiences.

• The Boiler House Singers, Stoke Newington, London Come and join this choir for a fun and informal session singing a mixture of pop, country, folk, world, jazz, rock and classical with original arrangements. All levels of experience welcome, no auditions, contact Tara or just turn up.

• The Boundary Singers, Church Gresley, Derbyshire Ladies Choir

• The Breakaway Singers, Etwell, Derbyshire This community choir, based in South Derbyshire, target their services at local care homes and other settings where elderly members of the community appreciate entertainment. The choir truly believe in the power of music in terms of lifting spirits, reconnecting with memories and bringing residents together to reduce the isolation / depression that can arise when moved into a care environment.

• The Bridge Choir, London SE1 0NQ We are a choir in London Bridge. We sing mostly for fun so anyone is welcome, no audition required!  We sing a range of pop, gospel, soul….  and all suggestions are welcome!

• The Bridge Singers, Felton & Thirston, Northumberland A mixed ability community SATB choir in the villages of Felton and West Thirston across the River Coquet in Northumberland. We meet at Gallery Forty5, 45 Main Street, Felton Nr Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9PP on Monday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30 all the year round (apart from August).

• The Brighton Singers, East Sussex The Brighton Singers are a long standing group of music enthusiasts and professionals united by their passion for singing new and exciting repertoire.

• The Brize Singers, Witney, Oxfordshire We are a friendly, mixed-voice group of about 50 members who rehearse on Monday evenings in Witney, Oxfordshire.  We have three main concerts a year, with our annual concert in September and two Christmas concerts in December, but also perform on other occasions through the year, usually for charity.

• The Burford Singers, Oxfordshire The Burford Singers is a large friendly choir of amateur singers which aspires to high standards of performance.  We perform three concerts each year, usually in the beautiful surroundings of Burford Parish Church:  on a Sunday in Advent, on Palm Sunday and on a Sunday in mid-summer.  There are now around 100 singers, and membership is drawn from a wide geographical area in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.  The choir enjoys the skilful support of the Cotswold Chamber Orchestra and professional vocal soloists.

• The Burgate Singers, Suffolk One of Suffolk’s leading amateur choirs, the Burgate Singers are based on the Norfolk Suffolk border not far from Diss. Our repertoire is exciting and wide-ranging and includes choral classics such as Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Magnificat, as well as twentieth century music like Rachmaninov’s Vespers and works by Stravinsky. We perform mainly in local churches and the Diss Corn Hall. We have also performed in London.

• The Cantus Ensemble, London Founded by conductor Dominic Brennan in 2011, the Cantus Ensemble is one of London's leading chamber choirs. Drawing its membership primarily from recent university choral scholars and music graduates, the choir performs a wide array of vocal music, ranging from 15th century polyphony to world premieres of new music by leading contemporary composers.

• The Cappella Singers, Stroud A Gloucestershire chamber choir of around 30 members, founded in 1960, with a reputation for authentic performance of secular and sacred music, sometimes accompanied by period instruments. Philip Colls has directed The Capella Singers since 1981. 

• The Capricorn Singers, Cleveleys, Lancashire We are a Ladies Choir founded in 1984, based in Cleveleys near Blackpool, comprising three separate voice parts: Soprano, Mezzo Soprano and Alto. We sing all types of music including pop and rock, musical theatre, film soundtracks, and easy-listening.

• The Caravan Club Singers We meet five or six times a year only, for workshop weekend rehearsals and concert performances to members of the Caravan Club. Our meetings are mainly in the midlands but are arranged to suit choir and concert requirements. We sing a mixed repertoire from the Beatles to Lloyd Webber and from Rogers and Hammerstein to Gospel songs. Further details of our group can be found on our website.

• The Cardiff University Purcell Singers We are a non-audition choir made up of students from many departments of Cardiff University. We sing mostly music of the late renaissance and early baroque, but often branch out to other period and genres.

• The Cardinall's Musick, London N8 Founded in 1989, The Cardinall’s Musick is a highly successful and innovative ensemble. Taking its name from the 16th-century cardinal, Thomas Wolsey, the group is known for its extensive study of English Renaissance music. Although primarily a vocal group, The Cardinall’s Musick also has its own period instrumental ensemble, and now embraces a wide range of styles and periods: from complete reconstructions of historical events (the Field of the Cloth of Gold) to world premieres of commissioned music from composers such as Michael Finnissy, Simon Whalley, Matthew Martin and Judith Weir.

• The Carice Singers, Oxford The Carice Singers are an ensemble comprised of some of the UK’s finest young professional singers, noted for their “freshness of tone” and “careful musicality” (Gramophone). Named after the daughter of Sir Edward Elgar, the choir aims to bring an imaginative approach to choral music of the Romantic period and beyond, frequently drawing upon the latest academic research to produce original and insightful programmes. Launched in 2011 with an inaugural recital of Elgar’s choral works in the Cotswolds, the choir maintains a tradition of performing in rural areas, as well as making appearances at more familiar venues. Among The Carice Singers’ ongoing projects is a mini-series of CD recordings for Naxos featuring choral music by lesser-known British composers, including Peter Warlock, EJ Moeran, and Sir Arnold Bax.

• The Castle Choir, Berkhampsted, Hertfordshire We are a mixed, non-auditioned choir of around 40 who rehearse on Wednesdays at 8pm in central Berkhamsted. Our members currently range in age from 25 to 85! We cover a wide range of music including classical, traditional, jazz, swing, contemporary and world. 

• The Cavendish Singers, London the chamber choir of the John Lewis Partnership, regular tours, concerts, services and broadcasts - open to John Lewis Partners.

• The Cecilian Choir, Dundee, Scotland The Cecilian Choir was founded in 1952, following an initiative by the then Bishop of Dunkeld, Bishop James Douglas Scanlan. The Choir was named after Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. In addition to regularly performing in Dundee and throughout Tayside, the choir has also sung in the Chapel Royal at Falkland Palace, Iona Abbey, St Salvator's Chapel in St Andrews, Glamis Castle and Cortachy Castle

• The Celebration Choir,Sheffield, Yorkshire The Celebration Choir is a large independent, ecumenical Christian Choir aiming to serve God by proclaiming his gospel in song. Evolving from the choir formed to support the 1985 Billy Graham "Mission Sheffield", the Celebration Choir 200+ membership is drawn from nearly one hundred different congregations from the Church in and around Sheffield.

• The Cellar Singers, St James', London e-mail only: contact: thecellarsingers@gmail.com A small and relaxed but high quality a cappella choir who perform diverse music, usually for charity, in great venues in and around London.

• The Central Hall Community Gospel Choir, Southampton, Hampshire A friendly all-ability choir of 50+ singers, we meet at Central Hall, Southampton (8-10 pm Mondays termtime). We are a Community choir (so no audition/no music reading ability necessary). We love the passion and joy of Gospel music, but we sing pop, African, jazz, seasonal, Taize, etc too. Our original SATB arrangements are always performed LIVE with a variety of accompaniment (a cappella, gospel piano, hand drums, small band, big band) and we take part in a wide range of charity and community events in and around the city. Membership is FREE and open to all – we won’t ask you any awkward questions about your faith (that’s YOUR business!), but be assured that our members come from various faith and even no faith backgrounds. Just come along and be prepared to sing your heart out – no previous experience necessary. “Singing in the Community… for the Community “

• The Chad Singers, Pattingham, near Wolverhampton. South Staffs. We are a mixed choir of around 45 members who enjoy four part singing to raise money for chosen charities, our repertoire being varied from religious choral to show and pop medleys.

• The Chapel Choir of Royal Holloway, London A mixed voice choir made up of students of Royal Holloway, University of  London. The Choir sings daily in the beautiful college Chapel. The website includes information on obtaining choral or organ scholarships, the Choir's CD recordings, foreign tours, services, concerts as well as audio samples and details on hiring members of the Choir.

• The Chapter House Singers, Edinburgh We are a choir of around 35 amateur singers based at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh. Our musical director is Les Shankland. We usually present two choir concerts a year in Edinburgh. We also sing the Cathedral services about six times a year when the Cathedral Choir is on holiday; in return, the cathedral allows us to rehearse in the lovely Song School, with its famous murals by Phoebe Traquair.

• The Chevin Singers, Belper, Derbyshire We have now been meeting for a year (nearly), Tuesday Mornings. 10 til 12noon,  at Strutt’s School, Derby Road, Belper. A mixed choir – around 40 members, led by Beth de Lange.

• The Chichester Singers, West Sussex 130+ members. Among other concerts, each July they sing a major work as part of the Chichester Festivities. In recent years short concert tours have included Paris, Chartres, Brussels, Ghent, Ravenna, Granada and Seville.

• The Chippendale Singers, Otley, West Yorkshire Founded in 1990, we are a choir of about 25 members who meet weekly from September to July in Otley, West Yorkshire, the birthplace of Thomas Chippendale.  We are happy to take bookings for public concerts and private events, including weddings and parties.  Our wide repertoire of accompanied and a cappella pieces, sacred, secular, ancient and modern, means that we can put together a programme to suit almost any setting or audience.

• The Choir Factor, Gloucester, Gloucestershire We are choirs ranging from 18 years old and upwards singing popular songs from the 1950"s to modern day including Motown , Soul  ,Disco ,Pop ,Ballads ,Soft rock and artits such as Scissor Sisters, Blues Brothers, Queen and Elvis to name a few. We meet at Kingsway Temporary Community Centre (Naas Lane in Quedgley), Calton Junior School in Linden and Abbeydale Community Centre Abbeydale. There are 3 or 4 part harmonies and melody and welcome both ladies and gentlemen.

• The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford Magdalen College is one of the oldest choral foundations in England, with an unbroken tradition stretching back to 1480. The Choir retains much the same shape as it had in the fifteenth century, with sixteen boy Choristers (educated at Magdalen College School) and twelve adult Academical Clerks (undergraduates of the College).

• The Choir of Royal Holloway, Egham, Surrey The Choir of Royal Holloway is considered to be one of the finest mixed-voice collegiate choirs in Britain. Equally at home on the concert platform or in the recording studio, the choir gives around 50 concerts a year with a particular specialism in music from the late renaissance and contemporary music, especially from the Baltic States. The choir also benefits from a unique training programme in collaboration with The King's Singers - Royal Holloway's Ensemble in Residence.

• The Choir School, Bexleyheath, Kent The Choir School is open for people of all ages and abilities and offers musical training and fun for all at an affordable price. Four different youth choirs from ages 6 – 18.

• The Choir with No Name The Choir with No Name runs choirs for homeless and marginalised people. We’re a diverse bunch of folks; all genders, all colours, all sizes, all ages - everyone is welcome. We sing pop, rock, soul, gospel, reggae, musicals... you name it, we’ll give it a go... although we’ve yet to try any thrash metal or grime. We have four choirs: two in London, one in Birmingham and one in Liverpool. Each choir gets together to rehearse every week (with a decent dinner at the end of rehearsal!) and we perform regularly.

• The Circle Singers, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire is an established chamber-choir of 20 mixed voices which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013.

• The City of Oxford Choir One of Oxford’s premier chamber choirs, the City of Oxford Choir was established in 1977 to host a visiting choir from Leiden in the Netherlands, one of Oxford’s twin cities.  Our thirty or so members are keen amateur singers from all walks of life in and around Oxford.  Performing an eclectic mix of modern, popular and classical choral works, the choir strives to maintain a very high standard and has earned itself a loyal audience and a unique place in the rich musical life of Oxford.

• The City of Sheffield Teachers Choir, Yorkshire The City of Sheffield Teachers' Choir was formed on Thursday, 7 November, 1968 by Sheffield's then Music Adviser, Dr. David Clover. It was a direct result of the daily choral sessions of his initial residential music course held at the Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick. This was the first time that Sheffield music teachers had ever come together in this way and it was a historic occasion for Sheffield music.

• The Civil Service Choir, London The Civil Service Choir is no ordinary workplace choir. It is the largest and most thriving choir in the Civil Service, with over 150 members drawn from government departments, agencies and other institutions in Westminster, and with a reputation for remarkable performances. We perform a wide range of accompanied and unaccompanied repertoire in ambitious programmes in concerts and for events

• The Class Choir, Hastings, Sussex We are a group of people who enjoy singing together and learning new music. New members are welcomed, experienced or not. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for anyone to sing. There are no auditions so just come along, join in and sing. Please have a look around our website and get in touch or just turn up, we will make you welcome. We have special introductory rates for new members.

• The Clothworkers Consort of Leeds (formerly Leeds University Liturgical Choir) A 22-strong mixed voice choir specialising in performing sacred music in liturgical settings, along with concerts, tours, and recordings. The choir draws membership from across the University of Leeds.

• Thee Collati Singers, Bittaford, near Ivybridge, Devon A chamber choir conducted by Trefor Farrow, which rehearses in Bittaford near Ivybridge. We sing challenging unaccompanied music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as more recent works by twentieth and twenty-first century composers. Established in 2013, the choir has now grown to a membership of around 30. New members should have experience of choral singing, a good sense of pitch and the ability to blend with other voices in their section. We also ideally like a reasonable sight-reading ability. We are currently looking to recruit one or two basses.

• The College Choral Society, Bournemouth & Poole College, Dorset. The choir has a membership of around 90 voices and perform the major choral repertory in three to four concerts each year.

• The CommUnity Gospel Choir, Leytonstone, London We are a friendly ‘mixed’ group of singers – all ages and abilities, who enjoy the greatness of singing gospel music. We welcome new members - no auditions! We normally rehearse on Tuesdays from 7:15 – 9:00pm at The Wesleyan Christian Centre, 1 Harrow Green, Leytonstone, London. E11 3HP. See our Facebook Page for term dates and concert details.

• The Consort, Chesham, Bucks We are an adult mixed choir, consisting of eight to ten mixed voices, and active since about 1980 with a largely unchanged line-up for the past 5 year. Entry is by invitation only. We sing only A Capella, and our repertoire covers all music types from middle ages to the 21st Century, Sacred Madrigals, Part Songs, Folk, Classic and Spirituals.

• The Consort of Voices, Edinburgh Based in Edinburgh and founded in 1991 the Consort of Voices specialises in performances of a cappella music and small-scale choral repertoire from the 15th century to the present day; it is one of the most versatile groups of its kind. The Consort performs regularly throughout Scotland, and made its English debut at the Ryedale Festival in Yorkshire in 1996. 

• The Cotswold Voices, Langford, Gloucestershire is a fun and lively community choir which specialises in fantastic choral arrangements of classic pop songs. No auditions or sheet music reading are required, and new members are always welcome. Formed in January 2010, The Cotswold Voices perform regularly in concerts and have currently over 70 members.

• The Cranleigh Contemporay Choir, Cranleigh, Surrey If you love singing and want to join a choir, have lots of fun doing it, and don’t want to sing classical or religious music, then come along to Cranleigh Arts Centre’s in-house choir. It’s great fun, with a diverse repertoire ranging from soul, r’n’b, pop, and folk to soft rock!

• The Crescendo Singers, Darlington, Country Durham The Crescendo Singers is a lovely ladies choir, established in Autumn 2022. Any ladies who love to sing are welcome to join us - whether you've sung in choirs for years, or this is your first time. You don't need to read music, though there will be an opportunity to learn. All ages are welcome, and mums with babies/pre-school age children can even bring them along (as long as they won't overly disrupt the rehearsal). 

• The Crown Singers, Wantage, Oxfordshire Founded in 2007 by a small group of singers based around Wantage we enjoy exploring an extensive repertoire written for a few voices per part ranging from Madrigals and Partsongs from the 15th century to newly composed pieces. 

• The Cube Choir, Brighouse, West Yorkshire: e-mail only: contact sueairston@blueyonder.co.uk 

• The Dalgarno Singers, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, Scotland The Dalgarno Singers are a Thornhill-based choir which was formed in 1974 and over that time, grown. This is our 42nd Year.. Our 40th Anniversary, Celebration, Spring Concert in May 2014 was marked with accompaniment by the Dalgarno Orchestra and, included fine solo performances. We have weekly, two hour practices in Penpont School at 7.30pm on Monday nights between September and May. We sing a mixture of traditional songs (folk tunes and such as those of Burns), classical choral works (typically Haydn, Handel, Mozart, Rutter and Schubert), and show tunes (recently from Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, My Fair Lady and a Beatles Medley).

• The Dalkeith Singers, Midlothian, Scotland The Singers were established in 1974 at a public meeting called to test the interest in forming a local choir. There was an extremely good response from the residents of Dalkeith and from those living in the surrounding areas. At the meeting a choir was formed. The then Musical Director at George Heriot’s School in Edinburgh was appointed conductor for the first year during which time the choir ran as an evening class encouraging those who “just wanted to sing” to attempt all kinds of music including classical and sacred. Roger Wastie was then asked to be conductor; the choir ceased to be run as an evening class and became a community choir and the Dalkeith Singers as we know them today was formed.

• The Darby Singers, Telford, Shropshire We are a community choir based in Telford Shropshire, Our current weekly practise is held at The Abraham Darby Academy in Madeley Telford. We rehearse on Wednesday evening during term time from 7.15 p.m. until 9 p.m.

• The Davies Singers, Sutton Coldfield The Davies Singers is a Ladies Choir, established in 1981, which meets weekly in Sutton Coldfield to sing together for pleasure, to entertain in local residential homes, and to prepare for concerts once or twice a year in aid of local charities.

• The Dawn Chorus, Brighton and Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex Informal, friendly and fun community choir meeting on Friday mornings. Everyone is welcome - no auditions and no reading music. We sing songs form a broad selection of musical traditions around the world.

• The DeciBelles, University of Cardiff, Wales The DeciBelles all-female group. These sass queens have gone from strength to strength, performing in an array of events for Cardiff University and charities amongst others! Their repertoire knows no bounds, from Alt-J to Nelly, Britney Spears to Peggy Lee, these ladies have done it all. What’s more, they were probably wearing glitter.

• The Downsmen (Barbershop), Leatherhead, Surrey (aka North Surrey Barbershop Harmony Club) We are an a cappella Male Voice Barbershop Chorus, and draw most of our Members and Supporters from the Ashtead, Epsom, Leatherhead, Tadworth and Sutton areas. We perform at concerts and regularly sing at other local venues. There's a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction in singing together in close harmony. Barbershop songs are typically 'old favourites' but we also like to sing specially arranged show stopper songs.

• The Edinburgh Singers Established in 1952, and with 50-plus members, the Edinburgh Singers perform bi-annually in their home town, as well as abroad, with a varied and exciting repertoire.

• The Equal People Choir,  Essex We’re on the look out for enthusiastic adults to join our little movement! The Equal People Choir brings people together who want to sing and who want to get involved in a charity but can’t seem to find enough time. We want to hear from both experienced and non-experienced singers, as our professional vocal coaches will be on hand to show you the ropes!

• The Elgar Chorale, Worcester The Elgar Chorale is a mixed voice choir of up to 40 singers. Many of us are professional musicians and we run a busy programme of concerts taking place across Worcester, Worcestershire and beyond. Under the leadership of the founder and Musical Director, Dr Donald Hunt, the choir had gained a reputation for the quality and variety of its performances. It is particularly noted for its interpretations of music by the greatest English composer after whom it is named; Sir Edward Elgar. From January 2015 the choir is now under the directorship of Piers Maxim and we look towards enhancing this reputation.

• The Epiphoni Consort, London The Epiphoni Consort is a project-based chamber choir, based in London, for singers of a professional training but who, in the majority of cases, pursue other careers. Our membership is broad – many have sung in cathedrals and university colleges; some pursue ongoing vocal study; many sing on London’s church deputy circuit or as occasional oratorio soloists; and many are good old fashioned dedicated amateurs. The age-range of the present group is 23-55 with the core age group in the late-twenties/early thirties bracket. All age groups are eligible and welcome to apply.

• The Fairburn Singers, Fairburn, Yorkshire A 40-strong SATB choir, which celebrated 25 years in 2015, singing an eclectic mix of secular and sacred music, including items as diverse as Fauré’s ‘Cantique de Jean Racine’, ‘Tribute to Queen’ and……. For The Beauty of The Earth! Led and accompanied by remunerated professional musicians, the choir performs around eight concerts a year in a wide variety of venues, ranging from church halls to Temple Newsam House, The Meeting House at Ackworth School and Selby Abbey.

• The Farrant Singers, Wiltshire The Farrant Singers is the longest- established chamber choir in Salisbury, and consists of about 35 people based in and around our medieval city, conducted by Daniel Cook. We have an ever-widening repertoire, both secular and sacred, and give three or four concerts a year, along with weddings, carol singing, cathedral services and other events.

• The Festival Chorus, South London The Festival Chorus is a choir of over 100 voices based in South London- between Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common, London SW11/12. It performs three times a year, employs professional orchestras and soloists, and is one of the most established and accomplished amateur choral societies in South London. It is truly open to all, no matter what your ability or experience may be, and is very friendly and welcoming to new singers. There are no auditions. Simply turn up to one of our Monday rehearsals to join us.

• The Filey Fishermen’s Choir, Filey, Yorkshire A a non-denominational Christian choir who are continuing a tradition that started in 1823 when Filey was converted to Methodism. Bands of Fishermen travelled far and wide through Yorkshire spreading the word of Christ through music and song. The war years caused a break in this tradition but apart from that it continued until, in 1960, the choir in was formed as it is now. The choir has been active ever since.

• The Fisher Singers, Harrogate, Yorkshire Started as a community choir based at St John Fisher School , Harrogate. That was 6 years ago. Now we have around 80 members who meet every Monday evening. During the last 6 years we have performed just about everything! Our BIG moments have included David Fanshawe's African Sanctus, Carmina Burana, Jenkins Mass for the Armed man and Handel's Messiah. This year we have Mozart's Requiem on the agenda as well as Philip Wilby's Passion For Our Time and the usual Christmas evtravaganzas!! Come and join us!

• The Fisherman's Friends, Port Isaac, Cornwall The Fisherman's Friends can usually be heard singing on Friday evenings throughout the summer on the Platt in wonderful Port Isaac.

• The Fourth Choir, London. We are a new LGBT choir starting in September 2013 that will focus on performing great choral works - long and short, new and old, familiar and forgotten - and aim to sing at a the highest competition standards and be semi-professional in a few years time.

• The Friends' Musick, London The Friends` Musick is a chamber choir whose repertoire spans 500 years of choral music, although their performances of 16th & 17th century madrigals, rounds and part-songs in period costume are always popular. Founded in 1990, and encouraged by the late Sam Wanamaker (founder of Shakespeare`s Globe), the singers were originally involved in numerous events helping to raise funds and public interest in the building of the Globe, culminating in their performances at the opening 'Festival of Firsts' attended by HM the Queen in 1997.  Since then the choir has performed in several prestigious venues across London and in south-east England.

• The Gallery Singers, Brixton, London The Gallery Singers are a auditioned Brixton based choir who rehearse on a Thursday evening. We formed in May 2010 with the ambition to create a young, enthusiastic choir, with a professional etiquette and a real passion for singing. What has emerged is a mix of old acquaintances and new friends, all keen to make beautiful music and have a well-deserved post-rehearsal pint.

• The Gallery Choir, Stockport, Lancashire The Gallery Choir was established in spring 2012. Many of the founding members had been involved in a former community choir, originally established as part of the Stockport Arts initiative and from this The Gallery Choir developed into its present form. We take our name from Stockport Art Gallery*, where we meet to rehearse every Wednesday evening from 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Today the Gallery Choir is run by its members for its members. We are a friendly group of people from all walks of life with one thing in common – we really enjoy singing. And we’re always delighted to welcome newcomers to our harmonious ranks!

• The Gallery Singers, Telford, Shropshire. We formed in April 2009 and are a vocal ensemble of 11 voices singing a wide range of repertoire, both sacred and secular, in a variety of styles. We perform about a dozen concerts a year and also are available to perform at weddings and other private functions. In November 2013 we entered and won our first contest - North Wales Choral Festival - mixed voices category. In December 2013 we released our first CD, 'Songs from the Gallery'

• The Gentlemen, Nottingham Nine gentlemen singing a variety of well known songs, a cappella /accompanied.

• The Gentlemen of St John's, Cambridge The Gentlemen of St John's are considered to be one of the freshest and most exciting male voiced consorts to have come out of Great Britain in the last thirty years. Formed by the choral scholars of the world renowned, Gramophone award winning Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, The Gents enjoy a remarkably busy schedule of concerts and recordings. Aged between 18 and 22, these young Cambridge Scholars have a unique and adaptable blended sound, which lends itself equally well to early ecclesiastical music as it does to part songs, folksongs and more modern close harmony.

• The Giltspur Singers, London The Giltspur Singers were formed in the autumn of 2003.  They take their name from Giltspur Street , which leads up to the entrance of the church where they rehearse: St Bartholomew-the-Less, inside the grounds of St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London . The members of the choir are professionals in a wide range of careers, including the law, finance, teaching, medicine, the leisure industry and I.T.  A few are music graduates and some are church organists; but, for the majority, music has always been a hobby.  It is the sense of music as a source of relaxation and enjoyment that the Giltspur Singers hope to communicate in their performances.

• The Gladly Solemn Sound, Lancashire  A choir formed in 1992 in Lancaster, UK. We sing West Gallery Music: the all but forgotten rural church music of the 18th and early 19th centuries. At that time, most small churches were organ-less and their choirs were led by fiddles, clarinets, cellos, bassoons etc – music florid and lively, rhythmically energetic, delighting in earthy (sometimes unorthodox) harmonies and simple polyphony.

• The Glass Ensemble, Charvil, Berkshire (formerly Tapestry Ladies Vocal Ensemble) Our aims as a group are to produce high quality performances, sing to the best of our abilities, perform new and interesting repertoire, and have fun as an ensemble. We are passionate about the music we make, and hope that this enthusiasm is contagious for our audiences. All profits from our concerts go to charitable causes, and we take part in community events and festivals wherever possible.

• The Glen Singers, Bradford, Yorkshire We are a Shipley based mixed voice choir who regularly sing in and around West Yorkshire but sometimes venture further afield. We sing a varied range of music from popular pop ballards to musical show stoppers to religious works and secular pieces. We always welcome new members especially Tenors and Basses. We rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7.45pm until 9.45pm at Thackley Methodist Church, Bradford

• The Gower Chorale, Oystermouth, Swansea. The choir is about 11 years old and has some 60 members. The choir aims to advance public education and appreciation of classical choral music in particular by presenting public concerts in Mumbles and the surrounding area.

• The Grand Central Chorus, Nottingham The Grand Central Chorus is an enthusiastic group of more than sixty men from the East Midlands, who love singing together in four-part, close-harmony, Barbershop style.

• The Greasley Singers, Nottingham

• The Great Western Chorus, Warmley, Bristol. Avon An a cappella group of 50 men singing close harmony, bringing songs to life with our unique style of presentation. Winning many awards including Bonze medal at the British Association of Barbershop Singers 2007 and Finalists at The BBC'S Radio 3 Choir of the year

• The Great Yorkshire Chorus. We are a brand new contemporary choir launching in September 2018. Based in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, we are aspiring to become one of the most innovative and uplifting vocal groups in the region. We perform a wide range of music including pop, soul, folk, gospel and some popular classics. No previous experience is necessary and there are no auditions. Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings within easy reach of Bradford, Leeds and much of West Yorkshire. 

• The Greenfield Singers, Halesowen, West Midlands: e-mail only: contact sueairston@blueyonder.co.uk

• The Grove Singers, Eltham, London An amateur, mixed choir of up to 20 voices that rehearses and performs in the South East of London, UK. They have a wide repertoire of unaccompanied choral pieces, ranging from Elizabethan madrigals to arrangements of popular songs. They regularly sing at several National Trust properties and other local venues and in 1997 visited Barcelona.

• The Grove Singers, Pimlico, London A friendly chamber choir of 40 voices which rehearses in Pimlico, central London every 3-4 weeks on a Sunday afternoon. It gives an average of 4 concerts a year, often mixed programmes of a cappella music, with an orchestral concert including a larger scale work every other year in London. Recent London venues include St James. Piccadilly; The Queen’s Chapel at the Savoy; the Temple Church and the Garden Museum.

• The Guild Singers, Chorley, Lancashire 30 singers performing a wide range of a capella music. 2-3 concerts a year plus performances at events organised by others

• The Guilsfield Singers, Welshpool, PowysWe are a mixed choir, drawing on musical talent from the Welshpool, Newtown and Oswestry area of Powys and Shropshire. Over the years the choir has raised many thousands of pounds for both local and national charities and enjoyed success in choral competitions. Their ertoire includes choral music from the sixteenth to the twenty-first centuries, including modern day composers and arrangers. There is no audition, but a commitment to attend weekly rehearsals is necessary. We meet at the Old School, Guilsfield on Thursday nights 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

• The Hap'ning Place Choir, London T he Hap'ning Place Choir is a group that performs at local festivals and events throughout the year. No audition is necessary and members may join the choir at any time. We anticipate completing in a North London choral competition in May.

• The Happy Place Choir, Eastbourne, Sussex We are Eastbourne's sunniest choir, singing a variety of rock, pop, world and gospel songs. The choir is open to all and there is no audition required. If you would like to be part of a fun, friendly and vibrant choir community explore our website or telephone 07877 956721

• The Harry Ensemble A choir that convenes to perform and promote British Choral Music in the UK and abroad. It is not an average choir, in that it meets just once a month to rehearse - and usually rehearses for specific projects. Projects may include recording for television and radio, performances at conventions or meetings, festival appearances or promotional activities for emerging choral composers in the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. The Harry Ensemble is artistically led by Edward-Rhys Harry.

• The Heart & Soul Choir, Surrey We have 2 locations - Epsom and Cobham in Surrey. “My membership of The Heart & Soul Choir is wonderful. Singing together with a group of genuinely lovely people and a warm and engaging Choir Leader is a high point of my week.  We all know we are part of something very special.” We leave our choir members to tell other people about what it’s like to be part of the Heart & Soul Choir and from those quotes, perhaps you can understand why!  We raise money for Winston’s Wish by singing at countless events throughout the year, performing flash mobs, and generally having a good time!

  The Heartland Delta, Singers, Dereham, Norfolk The Heartland Delta Singers are a Gospel, Soul and Blues Community Choir based in Dereham.  We started out of the Dereham Blues Festival and have been rehearsing for nearly two years performing at festivals, concerts and busking. The choir are fully inclusive, there is no audition and you do not need to read music to join the choir. The choir are always happy to welcome new members. Simply have a joy of singing and a desire to get involved and try something new.

• The Hedingham Singers, Castle Hedingham,  Essex We are a mixed voices choir, Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. The choir was formed about 19 years ago and we currently have around 30 members, a musical director and accompanist. We enjoy singing a wide spectrum of music including arrangements from the shows, traditional secular and popular music, folk songs and spirituals. We perform 2/3 concerts a year, plus various carol services and weddings. Our main aim is to enjoy singing and help raise funds for charities and worthy causes within the local community.There is a warm welcome for new members and no audition is required – just your enthusiasm. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday night at De Vere Primary School, Castle Hedingham 7.30pm to 9.30pm

• The Hepton Singers, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire A small chamber choir located in the heart of the Pennines in northern England regularly performing varied programmes of mainly a capella music from the 16th Century to the present day in concert venues in and around Halifax, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. The 30-strong choir also tours nationally and internationally, usually through exchanges with similar ensembles.

• The Heritage Singers, Leeds, W. Yorkshire Anglican chamber choir specialising in providing choral services to churches that no longer have choirs. They also visit cathedrals and Festivals and perform repertoire from the Tudor period to the present day.

The Hill Singers, Raynes Park, Merton, London The Hill Singers work with young professional soloists and perform three public concerts a year. The regular venue for the concerts is St Matthews Church, Durham Road, Raynes Park, SW20, which has one of the finest acoustics in the borough and is a much sought after concert venue. We perform a broad range of music - from Monteverdi through Purcell, Handel and Mozart to Vaughan Williams, Britten and Gorecki. The choir has also given a number of first performances of pieces, specially written for them and, in 2011, commissioned young English composer, Thomas Hansell, to compose a piece based on three poems of Arthurian legend. 

• The Hills Singers, Malvern, Worcestershire The Hills Singers is an SATB chamber choir with up to 24 members. Our membership, which includes those who come from much further afield, all share an enjoyment of a wide range of music from the renaissance to the 21st century, both serious and light.The choir gives five or six concerts every year. As well as promoting our own events, the choir regularly teams up with fine venues (e.g. Carols at Croome Church in the National Trust’s Croome Court) and organisations (e.g. Armonico Consort in their performance of ‘Too Hot to Handel’ at Malvern eatre and the Worcester Early Music Festival).

• The Huddersfield Singers A chamber group of between 30 and 40 members, formerly known as "The Huddersfield Glee and Madrigal Society". We perform music from all periods of history, from mediaeval to modern, and have had pieces written for us in recent years by John Gardner and Arthur Butterworth.

• The Hurst Singers, Mortimer, Berkshire The Hurst Singers are a mixed voice choir whose aim is to have fun singing and making good harmonies together – whilst raising funds for local charities (£1346 last year for ‘Our Harry’s Smile’). We enjoy a varied repertoire of part songs from pop to folk songs, religious music to jazz. New members with any kind of singing experience are welcome. You don’t have to be able to read music, but it helps. No audition is needed, just plenty of enthusiasm, commitment and a passion for singing. We are a four part choir, rehearse in Mortimer and sing in locations around North Hampshire and West Berkshire.

• The Hurstpierpoint Singers, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex A friendly choir led by Stephen Hope who also directs the Sussex and Essex Festival Choirs. Open to all who enjoy singing.

• The Hythe Singers, Egham, Surrey  A small and enthusiastic group of amateur singers giving three concerts a year.  We perform a very varied repertoire, including new works by young contemporary composers, mostly for unaccompanied voices.

• The Ian Engelmann Singers, Weybridge, Surrey The IES is a mixed voice choir of over 20 singers with a broad repertoire, enjoying a range of a capella music, early and contemporary, sacred and secular, serious and light. The choir has recently performed Bach's St. John Passion with a Baroque orchestra and professional soloists. One of the many strengths of the choir is the warmth and close friendship of its members, illustrated by the continuing presence of several of the choir’s founding singers. There are three regular concerts: Christmas, Spring, and Summer, with occasional concerts in Autumn. As well as these, the choir is often invited to give performances at venues throughout Surrey for church-fundraising, to raise money for charities, for weddings, formal dinners and at music festivals.

• The Igloo Choir, Wickham, Hampshire You can sing with the Igloo Choir with our Saturday group once a month, or our Monday night group twice a month in Wickham, at Igloo Studios. Free parking and refreshments are available. There are no auditions and no previous experience is required.

• The J Singers, Bridgwater, Somerset The J Singers are an amateur mixed-voice choir. We combine the aims of singing ‘seriously for pleasure’ with performing across the county at charity fund-raising concerts

• The Jubilate Choir, Croydon We are a choir of about 40 voices, performing in Croydon and rehearsing in St Mark's Church, West Wickham. We have an interesting and wide ranging repertoire, for example music by Handel, Bach, Mozart, John Rutter, Britten and Karl Jenkins. Classical pieces include choruses from Opera, Oratorios and Cantatas. We also perform lighter songs both in concert and for charity.

• The Jubilee Ladies Choir, Stowmarket, Suffolk We are a friendly group of around 40 ladies who enjoy singing all styles of music. We are based in Stowmarket, Suffolk and meet every Tuesday evening.

• The Kentones (Barbershop Chorus), Bromley, Kent We are a friendly and sociable chorus with over 60 members who always offer a hospitable welcome to all visitors, from home or abroad. We now celebrate over 30 years of singing Barbershop style music all over the South East of England and in Europe. We always aim to improve the quality of our singing so we take seriously the craft of 4-part unaccompanied close harmony – but there is always a lot of fun and laughter on the way!

• The Kevock Choir, Edinburgh, Scotland Founded in 1967 from pupils of Lasswade High School, it takes its name from the picturesque valley between Lasswade and Loanhead, through which the River Esk flows. The membership is much wider now, with members coming from all over Edinburgh and the Lothians.

• The Kiln Singers, Charlestown, Fife, Scotland A friendly female group singing an eclectic mix of  in 3 and 4 part harmony.  We have a maximum membership of 16.

• The King William Singers, London: e-mail only: contact Voice Box An hoc choir comprising a mixture of postgraduates and recent graduates from a number of music colleges, in particular those from Trinity College of Music. Primarily formed in 2007 to give a performance of Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, the choir has since gone from strength to strength, and now mainly focuses its attention on contemporary repertoire. Recent performances have included Copland’s In The Beginning and a lunchtime concert of contemporary choral repertoire featuring the world premiere of Jamie Brown’s o sapientia alongside Judith Weir's Vertue.  Directed by Hilary Campbell, the choir normally numbers around 24, depending on the repertoire requirements. 

• The Kings of Herts Chorus, Harpenden, Hertfordshire A talented Mens four part harmony chorus of 52 members based in Harpenden. They perform at many public and private functions and competitions in the county and elsewhere. Members of the chorus also perform in quartets, or more regularly for charitable events as a small chorus of around 14 members. They have a contemporary repertoire from traditional ballads to more recent upbeat comedy and show numbers.

• The Kings Consort

• The Kings Men, Cambridge  (formally Collegium Regale) The Choral Scholars of Kings College Cambridge

• The Kingsmen (Barbershop) Chorus, Kingsbridge, Devon The Kingsmen chorus was formed in 1991 by Roy Hann, who is also their Musical Director. The Kingsmen came from humble beginnings in a loft above a Kingsbridge public house, with only eight men attending the first meeting. The membership has grown to nearly 60 today. The Kingsmen have toured the US on two occasions and sung in the Netherlands. The chorus recently attended a National Convention in Harrogate where they came in the top third of all the choruses in the country, quite remarkable coming from a small town like Kingsbridge. This placing reflects the dedication and passion all the members have for their art and the inspiration given by Roy Hann and his team. The Kingsmen have been successful in local competitions and believe that continuous improvement can be achieved by preparing for major performances and international tours.

• The King's Singers Well-known professional a cappella group of half-a-dozen, initially founded by ex-choral scholars of King's College, Cambridge

• The Knole Singers, Kent The Knole Singers have been singing as a group since 2000, although some members have been singing together for ten years or more. Conducted by Anthony Dawson, the choir have sung at cathedrals including St Paul's (London), Canterbury, Norwich, Worcester, Gloucester, York, Wells, Winchester, Ely, Chester, St David's, Exeter and Salisbury. Their annual concerts at Knole House in Sevenoaks, Kent have become a real tradition, now with three or four concerts each year. See the Concert Dates page for more details. The choir has around twenty members and sings to a professional standard across all genres. None of the singers are professional musicians; the choir includes a vet, a cartographer, a software developer, a town planner, a surveyor and several teachers. Visit our website for more information, CDs, photographs and singer biographies.

• The Langcliffe Singers, Settle, North Yorkshire A65-strong mixed-voice choir based in Settle, North Yorkshire. The choir performs a wide-ranging repertoire.

• The Larks of Dean Quire, Bury, Lancashire The 20th century quire began in a small way when a group of half a dozen friends seized on Dave Townsend's publication of music from the Hardy family collection, The Mellstock Carols, and began to meet and sing this strange but wonderful music.   We knew there was more material of this type in the Rawtenstall Library and museum in a collection of the Larks of Dean manuscripts, so from spring 1990 we included some of this local music in our repertoire.

• The Laurence Singers, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire We have some 30 members and sing a broad range of music from sacred choral works and oratorios through to folk songs, spirituals and 'songs from the shows'.  We are happy to travel anywhere in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas and sing at weddings, funerals etc as well as fund raising events for churches and other charities.

• The Lawnswood Singers, Leeds, W. Yorkshire A female-voice choir of around two dozen voices based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Our aim is to enjoy each other's company in making music together and to offer audiences an evening's entertainment, while at the same time providing concert organisers with a means of fund-raising for a variety of worthwhile causes

• The Leaside Singers, Church Gresley, Derbyshire The choir is mixed and sings from a wide repertoire of music from the The Spiritual to Show Tunes, John Rutter to Westlife's You Raise Me Up, and much else besides. We meet and practise on Wednesday evenings and perform a number of concerts through the year. Membership is open to anyone who can sing, and you don't need to be able to read music (I can't) just be able to hold a tune and be happy to learn. 

• The Leconfield Singers, West Sussex We are a non-audition SATB choir with around 80 friendly and enthusiastic members from all age groups, based in the beautiful town of Petworth, West Sussex.  Our repertoire is mainly classical but we have also performed works ranging from opera choruses to contemporary musicals in venues ranging from Cathedrals to a summer garden, with professional and talented musicians.  We have also taken our classical repertoire on tour in France with performances at Rouen Cathedral, Honfleur and Vernon, and in 2015 to Nantes Cathedral and the Loire Valley.  Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening during school term times 8pm-10pm at the United Reform Church, Golden Square, Petworth, West Sussex.  Do come along and join us!

• The Lena Snowden Singers, Retford, Nottingham Retfords renown womens choir singing a selection of songs from the musicals and other light melodic songs. Please get in touch if you would like to join us

• The Lewes Singers, Lewes, East Sussex Lewes Singers is a small, occasional choir based in Lewes, East Sussex. We are all experienced choral singers, brought together by conductor Nicholas Houghton. We sing services at cathedrals, give occasional concerts and fund-raisers, and are available for weddings and functions.

• The Lifebulb Choir, Llandinam, Powys SY17 Wednesday mornings bring your baby, Thursday evenings adults only. A capella community choirs, no auditions, songs from all over the world, expert and loving tuition, lots of laughter, supportive and welcoming, vocal progression, exceptional sound. All experience welcome, from seasoned singers to complete beginners - even those who are convinced they are tone deaf. Love to sing and feel amazing? It would be a pleasure to welcome you.

• The Lincoln Singers An ad hoc organisation providing music for services at Lincoln Cathedral when the Cathedral choir are not available. There are currently about 50 members on the list. New members are welcome, but must be good sight-readers.

• The Linden Singers, Pontypool, Torfaen, Wales The choir is a ladies choir of around 32 members (although this number is gradually increasing) and is based in Griffithstown near Pontypool in the South East Wales county of Torfaen. The choir has a varied repertoire and tends to focus on supporting the community and raising money for charity. The choirs own charity is Macmillan Nurses.

• The London Cantorial Singers The aim of the Choir is to perform synagogue music, once popular but now rarely heard, as far as possible in the composers’ original settings. The Choir performs across a whole range of private and public events and concerts in order to educate and to improve public interest in and knowledge of the art of Jewish Cantorial music. 

• The London Lucumi Choir The London Lucumi Choir was formed in Dec 2006 by Afro Cuban Singer Extraordinaire Martha Galarraga (oni Chango) and Musician Daniela Rosselson de Armas(omo Ochun) and assited by Dave Pattman ( Omo Anya) after many years of running voice workshops dedicated to singing songs for the Orisha(Yoruba deities). It is the first non audition choir of its kind welcoming members regardless of age. We have members aged 15 to over 60 from all walks of life. The choir sings songs to the Orisha accompanied by traditional Bata Drums and occasionally other Afro-Cuban Genres, but with original arrangements by MD Daniela, percussion directed by Javier Campos Martinez.

• The London Ripieno Society The London Ripieno Society was founded in 1962 by its present musical director Geoffrey Hanson, who is an established composer and organist. The original aim was to supplement the London musical scene with both interesting and unexplored repertoire, performed by smaller forces than was customary in the 60s.  Hence the musical term Ripieno in the Society’s title, meaning ‘supplementary forces’. It was still the fashion in that era for Baroque and Renaissance music to be given in large scale performances. The London Ripieno Society is now in its fifth decade, with a successful history of public performance.  The performing body is made up of an amateur chorus of around 30 members accompanied in concert by professional musicians.  Professional soloists, both vocal and instrumental, are employed.

• The Longest Johns, Bristol  An a capella folk music band, born out of a mutual love of traditional folk songs and shanties. They rock maritime songs alongside the more unusual and less traditional folk tunes. Whether performing hundred year old songs, or their own original creations, the Johns bring a new feel to audiences wherever they go

• The Longwick Choir, Buckinghamshire The Longwick choir was formed in November 2016.  It is open to all adults not just in Longwick village but from as far and wide as you wish to travel. The choir sings for the sheer love of it but also challenges itself to try new songs and harmonies. The choir is non auditioned, some members read music and some do not. With patient encouragement from our choir leaders, the choir sounds great, whilst having a lot of fun along the way! We are not a professional choir but may perform in a few local events during the year.

  We sing lots of varieties of songs; classical, pop, rock and songs from the musicals.​

• The Lost Sound (Dartmoor Folk Choir), Buckfastleigh, Devon The Lost Sound' is directed and trained by Sandra Smith from the Contemporary Choral Academy Devon. Starting in September 2008 the name ‘The Lost Sound’ relates to the quality of singing that is archaic and deep in our ancestry – the one that rings out and touches the listener, regardless of the style of the music. It’s the sound that sings the singer! It is a quality of pure, full-bodied, committed singing, that used to be a part of every one and in every community. The name also clearly relates to each individual chorus member’s commitment to finding their own ‘lost sound’, their own true voice, on a personal, as well as choral level. It explores and develops the blend between the voices through workshops and choral improvisation and composition as well as singing and performing standard repertoire pieces.

• The Lowry Girls, Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire A choir originally set up for ladies who felt they couldn't sing or lacked confidence, now an increasingly successful choir with a great tone who enjoy performing at community events and festivals. Monday evenings, 7.30pm St Faiths Church, Lee on Solent, Hants.

• The Lunchtime Choir (TLC), Victoria., London e-mail only: contact TheLunchtimeChoir@gmail.com This light-hearted group meets on Tuesday lunchtime at John Lewis Partnership, Victoria

• The Mackintosh Choir, Kelvinside, Scotland The Mackintosh Choir was launched in October 2011 with support from the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society and the Queen’s Cross Housing Association to advance the appreciation and enjoyment of singing in the local area.

• The Madding Crowd, New Forest, Hampshire An amateur group which has been researching and performing what we now call west gallery music since we were founded by Rollo Woods and Revd. David Slater in 1975.  We are large as such groups go, with about 6 singers and 2 instruments on each part.  We perform in all sorts of places: old folks homes, community associations, charity groups, church services, weddings, English Heritage special events, and the occasional appearance on radio and television.

• The Maesbury Singers, Somerset A Mendip based Chamber choir of 16 voices. Innovative programmes, friendly humorous atmosphere, rehearsal in private house, with drinks afterwards. No auditions, but a 1-month trial both ways -- and free beer after rehearsals ...

• The Magnets, London The Magnets are an a cappella super-group featuring the hottest vocal and beatboxing talent on the international a cappella scene and London’s West End. The band revolutionised British a cappella in the 2000s by combining virtuosi vocal percussion with glorious harmonies, and have gone on to become a must see act on the international music scene, playing festivals and theatres worldwide

• The Magnificent AK47, Wiltshire Lowering the tone with their deep, Georgian-inspired harmonies and serious silliness, the Magnificent AK47 claim of being probably the best all bloke singing troupe ever to escape from the depths of North West Wiltshire.

• The Maidstone Singers, Kent. Founded in 1998, is a group of 18 accomplished singers who perform a cappella choral works dating from the 16th Century to the present day and modern close harmony arrangements of popular music and folk songs. We are based in Maidstone, the County Town of Kent, and most of our concerts take place in the local area. However, we also perform regularly in Europe on tour and by invitation to Music Festivals; in 2010 performances were given in Croatia, Slovenia and Holland.

• The Malcolm Sargent Festival Choir  Sing the best of Music performed professionally in places of excellence under notable conductors. Members choose the performances they wish to sing in and rehearse only for those events.

• The Malvern Singers, Worcestershire The Malvern Singers is a mixed, adult choir of about 40 singers. The repertoire is varied but chiefly short pieces that are spiritual, classical, arrangements of popular songs, and songs from shows, rather than major choral works. The conductor is Edwina Ward and the accompanist is Ron Ward. The Singers rehearse once a week on a Thursday evening, normally at the Chase High School in Malvern, although as noted above, two rehearsals this term will be at Lansdowne Methodist Church Hall.

• The Manwood Singers, Kent The Manwood Singers is a friendly, small choir of 50 or so amateur singers, founded in 1992 at the Sir Roger Manwood School in Sandwich, Kent. We sing a wide variety of music (from major sacred works to themed evenings of lighter pieces), giving at least two public performances a year.  We are occasionally  joined by the Sir Roger Manwood School Choir and we support the school in its choral singing. Our Music Director, Martyn Jordan, encourages members of the choir to be soloists in our concerts and we have occasionally sung music composed by members of the Choir. We are  very sociable, and often go to a local pub after rehearsals for a drink and a chat. We hold a summer barbecue, an annual dinner and have trips to various musical events. We are beginning to establish a link with a choir in Northern France. The choir does not audition - all that we ask is that singers love music and attend rehearsals regularly so that the choir can continue to develop excellence in its singing.

• The Marsh Warbles, Tenterden, Kent We perform West Gallery Music - country church music from the Georgian period (ca.1720-1850). We concentrate particularly on music known to have been performed in the Southeastern counties, principally from Kent and Sussex, and also perform secular music, such as glees and popular and patriotic songs of the period. We are a mixed choir, singing mostly in four parts, accompanied by stringed and wind instruments. We dress in costume appropriate to the period and our performances include anecdotes and readings which set the music in its historical and social context. Members of the choir research the music, which we perform in concerts, lecture recitals, services, etc. We have also run workshops. Our repertoire is drawn from printed and manuscript music books from the southeast of England, especially from Kent and Sussex.

• The Melody Choir, Kettering, Northampton We are an over 16's SATB choir with 25 members of all abilities. Growing at a steady pace our main priority of this choir is to have fun as a musical family and to raise money for our chosen charity (this is voted for annually). We rehearse at the Masque Theatre in Barton Seagrave Monday evenings and are well known within the community as regular performers in concerts and locally. The Melody Choir sing an array of music from show songs of which we have the punch and enthusiasm for and also A Capella pieces for which we have an breath taking blend. We are open to all suggestions music-wise and are fully committed to our passion for music.  We are also an award winning choir successfully appearing at the Kettering Eisteddfod and the Oundle Festival of Music and Drama.

• The Maidstone Singers, Kent The Maidstone Singers, founded in 1998, is a group of 20 accomplished singers who perform a cappella choral works dating from the 16th Century to the present day and modern close harmony arrangements of popular music and folk songs.

• The Manchester Chorale  A friendly, accomplished and versatile mixed choir based in Manchester. We perform regularly throughout the year in all sorts of styles and at venues of all sizes. Flexibility is our watchword – we do anything and everything!  Now conducted by the excellent Jill Henderson Wild.

• The Meridian Singers, Emsworth, Hampshire AKA Emsworth Community Choir

• The More Singers, Church Stretton, Shropshire We are a mixed chamber choir of 26 members specialising in the music of the Renaissance but our repertoire covers five centuries and a wide variety of styles. We present both secular and sacred concerts: we also sing full choral services in local churches. After expenses, all profit from concerts is given to charity. We rehearse on a Tuesday evening from the end of September to mid-June, between 7.30-9.00pm, followed by refreshments, at the Methodist Church hall, Church Stretton SY6 7BG.

• The Morning Choir, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire We meet at The Swan Hotel on Tuesday mornings 9.30-11am. All abilities welcome

• The Mountbatten Community Choir, Romsey, Hampshire The Mountbatten Community Choir was formed in January 2012 with the aim of providing an opportunity for parents, staff, governors and members of the wider Mountbatten community to come together and share the joy of singing. Since its formation, the choir has performed at local events such as the Mayor’s Picnic and Romsey Lantern Parade, raising money for good causes in the process.

• The Moving Chamber Choir, London Started in 2004 by a group of enthusiastic singers, we are based in North London and are committed to creating interesting and challenging music. We perform throughout the year, mainly in London but also in other parts of the UK and Europe. We have a very varied repertoire, both sacred and secular, Early music as well as more contemporary

• The Mystery Singers, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire e-mail only: contact: katebarfield@naturalvoice.net Sings old traditional Christmas carols and other seasonal songs in the winter months. They are an open access community singing group for men and women in Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, and have been around since 2007.

• The New Elizabethan Singers. Bridport, Dorset (often abbreviated to the NES) is a choral group based in Bridport on the famous Jurassic Coast of West Dorset. We meet to enjoy singing together and preparing major works for performance with professional soloists and full orchestra.

• The Notables, Fife, Scotland email only: contact fionafarnan@gmail.com

• The Nuneaton Singers, Warwickshire Formed in 2003, The Nuneaton Singers have been building a solid reputation for themselves and are frequently asked to perform at concerts and charity events. During rehearsals and concerts a variety of music is performed from Bach to The Beatles.

• The Occasional Choir, Copmanthorpe, York Established in 1994, by music director Yvonne Robert The Occasion Choir is a group united by their love of singing. The choir embraces a wide range of music styles and is accompanied by York organist Nicholas Page. We are committed to performing classical choral pieces, light opera and jolly good tunes! We perform throughout the year delighting audiences across Yorkshire and raise money for charity. We are a non-auditioning choir, you don’t need to be able to read music and we welcome new members throughout the year. We have weekly rehearsals 7.30pm-9.00pm on Thursdays, at St. Giles Church in Copmanthorpe, York.

• The Old Bailey Choir, London The Old Bailey Choir was formed in 2017 by staff and volunteers of the Witness Service at the Central Criminal Court primarily to bring together those who work at that Court. Since then the choir has expanded to include many members from the legal profession and others who are associated with it, with the City or who work in the City. 

• The Omega Consort, HertfordshireThe Omega Consort was founded in 2001 specifically to sing the services at Lichfield Cathedral for a long-weekend in August of that year. Since then, it has sung on a number of occasions including concerts at St John’s Digswell and Empingham Parish Church (twice), numerous weddings from Hertfordshire to Rutland, the services in Rochester, Worcester, Ely, Gloucester, St Albans and Peterborough Cathedrals, and Tewkesbury Abbey. This Summer we are singing in Ripon Cathedral. The singers are drawn from a database and a choir can be produced for almost any occasion in any venue and to any size (up to 100 singers).

• The Open Score Choir, Hampstead, London e-mail only: contact: choir secretary: anne.tony@agajrouse.uk The choir, founded in 1948, is based in Hampstead, London. For many years it performed regular concerts and occasional liturgies. Unfortunately, the size of the choir dwindled and now numbers only 6, so we sing just for the enjoyment. We have a sizeable music library of English Tudor anthems, masses and motets, and similar European sacred choral music which we rehearse every Wednesday, 7:45-9:15 pm.

• The Orchard Choir, St George, Bristol, BS5 SLB The Orchard Choir are a friendly bunch who sing beautiful harmony songs from world music, gospel to folk and more. We create community through singing and are a source of relaxation, fun and inspiration! For singers and 'non' singers - songs taught by ear.  Everyone Welcome!

• The Orpheus Singers, Hadleigh, Essex. Formed in April 2008, within six months our numbers rose to 150 – made up largely of women (of all ages) with little or no musical background but with an enthusiasm and a readiness to commit to this opportunity to sing with others, and to achieve a standard which could be enjoyed by audiences. Although our members are mainly amateur musicians, we work with professional Musical Directors and soloists and enjoy a repertoire which encompasses a wide range of music, from folk songs, popular show music and spiritual songs to modern classics by Benjamin Britten and John Rutter.

• The Orlando Singers, Bournemouth, Dorset The Orlando Singers is a chamber choir of approximately 25 members, performing a wide variety of sacred and secular choral works across Dorset.

• The Orwell Singers, Ipswich, Suffolk Small friendly ladies choir, giving several concerts a year for charity as well as wedding work.

• The Oxbridge Singers, London  The Oxbridge Singers are a London-based chamber choir founded in 2005 by their principal conductor Alexander Campkin. The choir is drawn from a hand-picked selection of Choral Scholars from Oxford and Cambridge both past and present, and singers at top London conservatoires such as the Royal Academy of Music. The Oxbridge Singers perform frequently in concerts in London and around the UK, have showcased in music festivals around the world, and have made two recordings for future releases on iTunes. In addition to a busy concert schedule, the choir has raised thousands of pounds for charities including Cancer Research and Crisis.

• The Oxford Gargoyles The Pimms-soaked lovechild of a passion for jazz, black-tie and an anti-social habit of breaking into song at the smallest encouragement, the Oxford Gargoyles have become a staple of the Oxford music scene. Now in their 8th year, the Gargoyles have finished work on their 5th studio album and, after their extremely successful tour of the US, they are preparing their next venture out of Oxford - to the Edinburgh Fringe. Although the repertoire remains rooted in their beloved jazz, it has expanded to include many other influences, from soul and latin to gospel and rock, with arrangements coming from both within the group and outside.

• The Oxford Spezzati Soloists The Oxford Spezzati Soloists and Orchestra comprises some of the most dynamic and exciting semi-professional and non-professional young musicians in the UK today.  The group is particularly distinctive for its versatility.

• The Palace Singers, Lichfield The Palace Singers is a friendly, four-part community choir made up of parents, For us, singing is an evening of relaxation and pleasure in a shared enterprise. We also hold social events throughout the yearstaff and friends of Lichfield Cathedral School.Most members have a link with the school but it is not a prerequisite. New members are always welcome - there are no auditions. Now in our sixth year, we have performed a huge range of music at a variety of venues. We regularly sing at school services, concerts and other performances and often join with other choirs and music groups.  

• The Parsonage, Glasgow Named in honour of legendary, country pioneer Gram Parsons, The Parsonage is a 40 strong choir from Glasgow. Formed in 2006, and led by Janis F. Murray, they are a non-religious, mixed sex, varied of age, determinedly independent and self defining organic group.

• The Pebbles, Stafford, Staffordshire We are a group of friends from Staffordshire who get together because we enjoy singing. We sing a wide range of unaccompanied material from around the world. Our repertoire includes songs from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Croatia, Georgia, America and Scotland. We perform regularly in and around Stafford.

• The Penny Black Choir, West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex The Penny Black Choir is an a cappella community pop choir based in West Wittering, Sussex. We sing unaccompanied, just voices. We are open to all, any age, any ability, no audition. We sing jazz, blues, pop and folk music.
  We are warm, friendly and enthusiastic group who enjoy performing. We will perform for any charity and or event we like the look of.

• The People's Choir, Yeovil, Somerset Yeovil's newest, biggest and most exciting community choir has opened its doors to new singers. The 58-strong group meets on Tuesday evenings at St John's Church School Rooms, Church Path, 7:30-9:00 for a musical social where the only thing warmer than the drinks is the great family atmosphere. You choose the repertoire and we provide it along with vocal coaching and singing training. From 13 upwards we welcome anyone regardless of musical ability. £3.50 per rehearsal, pay-as-you-go.

• The Petting Zoo Indie Pop Choir, Clerkenwell, London We are an indie pop community choir based in Clerkenwell, London. We've been around for nearly two years, and we a small but committed group of amateur singers based in a record shop in Exmouth Market. We don't have auditions but we do love indie pop music!

• The Pewsey Belles Ladies Choir, Wiltshire The Pewsey Belles is a non-auditioned female Community choir and was founded in 2011. We now have over 50 singers, and a growing reputation throughout Wiltshire and beyond. The choir's Musical Director is Jackie Macbeth. We are always interested in welcoming new members.

• The Philomel Singers Trowbridge A female voice choir which was founded in 1989 by Madge Norris and conducted by her until December 2008. The present director, Michael Johnson has been our Director since 2009 and . The accompanist is Stephen Cooke. Philomel (Latin for Nightingale) sings a wide range of music, both accompanied and unaccompanied, and gives at least four concerts a year. Wherever possible, it aims to raise funds for local and national charities. During the past 20 years over £23,000 has been raised by the group. The choir rehearses each Monday in Trowbridge and is always keen to welcome new members.

• The Phoenix Choir of Wales, Swansea We are a modern Male Voice Choir based in Swansea, South Wales who love to sing popular music alongside the more traditional Male Voice Choir repertoire. As well as singing the kind of songs you would expect such as Gwahoddiad, Men of Harlech and Myfanwy, you can also hear us singing songs such as Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now', Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and Robbie Williams' 'Angels

• The Phoenix Singers, Leek The Phoenix Singers are a mixed choir of about 75 members based in Leek Staffordshire. Formed in 1981 this choir has been undertaking concerts in the region and has also sung in France, Holland and Italy. The choir also has a junior section “Young Phoenix”  open to schoolchildren in the area.

• The Phoenix Singers, Louth, Lincolnshire The Phoenix Singers has been formed by part of The Ludensian Singers, under musical director Gloria Bannister. This ladies' choir loves to sing and help raise money for local charities.

• The Phoenix Singers, Somerset Started life in Devon during 1971 and now based in Taunton is a prominent chamber choir. Now based in Taunton members come from a wide regional area and the concert repertoire is wide ranging with an eclectic approach to styles and periods of choral music.

• The Pleasure Singers, Horsham, West Sussex An amateur ladies' choir which was founded over 40 years ago in Horsham, West Sussex.Throughout the year the choir performs at retirement homes, care homes and community centres in the local area and organise concerts in aid of charities such as Chase hospice care for children, Breast Cancer Research and Chestnut Tree House children's hospice.

• The Pop-Up Choir, South-London The Pop-Up Choir (est.2009) is a contemporary co-operative 25-piece a cappella rabble singing in 5-part harmony (SAATB).
  They specialise in unforgettable arrangements of high-energy crowd pleasers, from pop and indie classics to spine-tingling soul from Prince, En Vogue, Mark Ronson, Fleetwood Mac, All Saints, Toto...and more. Previous performances include collaborations with Shlomo at Southbank’s Royal Festival Hall, The Shard, The Oxo Tower, Peckham Levels, The Ritzy, Peckham Liberal Club, as well as pop up wedding proposals, preview nights, festivals and parties. MD: Genevieve Dawson.

• The Poringland Singers, Norfolk We are an exciting mixed-voice choir, established for over 25 years, based in the village of Poringland just south-east of Norwich. Singing a wide range of music from popular classics and sacred music to contemporary songs and songs from the shows, we give concerts in venues around the county (and further afield), being pleased to help support charitable causes.

• The Prince Consort. London We’ve been together for over 12 years as a group, and on the way we’ve been fortunate enough to work with some truly incredible artists. We love rethinking the way music is presented, so a lot of our collaborations are with other artists.

• The Project Singers, Reading, Berks This choir has a section for girls between the ages of 10 and 18 as well as a section for ladies.

• The Quaynotes, Pembrokeshire We're a popular mixed choir based in Pembrokeshire... singing a wide range of music, entertaining audiences and helping to raise money for good causes, charities, community organisations and local churches

• The Rabble Chorus Welcome to the Rabble Chorus Website. We are East Anglia's biggest community choir of around 270 singers split into four Suffolk groups, one based in Easton, near Framlingham, one in Woodbridge, one in Saxmundham and one in Needham market.

• The Really Big Chorus Britain's only national choral society, with over 30,000 singing members. Best known for it's annual "Messiah from Scratch" event at the Royal Albert Hall, they also organise choral participation events and choral cruises all over Europe.

• The Red Rose Barbershop Chorus We are a group of around 40 men of all ages, from all walks of life, who sing together in harmony in the Barbershop style. We sing some of the old songs that you might associate with Barbershop but we also sing more modern songs and our repertoire continues to expand. Some members of the chorus have been singing Barbershop for many years; some have previous experience in other types of singing; others have come to Barbershop with absolutely no musical background.

• The Red Rose Singers, Accrington, Lancashire An all female choir based in Accrington. We rehearse weekly Wednesdays at 7 30pm at Antley Methodist Churchschoolrooms Blackburn Road Accrington.

• The Red Rosettes Ladies Barbershop Chorus, Preston Preston Ladies Barbershop Singers celebrated their clubs 20th birthday in July 2001. In 1981, the wives of several members of The Red Rose Chorus (Preston Men’s Chorus), decided that they too would like to sing Barbershop Harmony. In order to interest prospective lady members, they placed an advert in the local newspaper asking any interested like-minded women to attend a meeting. That first meeting saw more than twenty ladies attending and The Red Rosettes Chorus was born.

• The Rhythm of Life Choir, Barnstaple, Devon We are an energetic, fun-loving ladies choir based in Barnstaple. So if you love to sing, perform and have a giggle, come along!! :) Your first session is free!

• The Richard Hart Singers, Southport, Merseyside Richard Hart Singers is a choir based in Ainsdale, Southport. It is a well established mixed four part harmony choir. We welcome new members. We are a non-audition choir and enjoy singing a wide variety of music

• The Ripieno Choir, Esher, Surrey Thirty singers based in Esher, the Ripieno Choir performing sacred and secular music, with an emphasis on the early, in a repertoire that ranges from plainsong to now – with baroque orchestras or a cappella – in a perfect concert venue.

• The Riverside Singers, Devoran, Cornwall The Riverside Singers is a community choir singing an eclectic mix of music including folk, traditional Cornish, pop and world music. We offer a warm welcome to people of all musical ability. Over recent years the choir has sung at a variety of beautiful locations around Cornwall including Truro Cathedral, Tregothnan Estate, the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan along with many private functions such as parties and weddings. We meet on Tuesday evenings at Devoran Parish Centre from 7.40 to 9.15 pm during school terms. We currently pay £30 for 10 weeks in advance. New members are always welcome and the first taster session is free. There is always time for some tea and a chat after practice and we hold occasional social events too.

• The Rivertones Barbershop Chorus, Taunton, Somerset We are a 52-strong all male acapella (unaccompanied) harmony chorus based in Taunton, Somerset. We meet Thursday evenings at Bishop Henderson School, Taunton between 7pm and 10pm. Our aim is to encourage the enjoyment of singing through a continuous high quality educational barbershop singing programme. We are the only chorus of it's type in Somerset. We perform at concerts, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.

  The Rose & Crown Singers, London E17  Meets on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30 pm at: Rose and Crown Pub,  53 Hoe Street, E17 4SA. This community choir works on a cooperative basis with choice  of repertoire, arrangements and teaching being shared by members. We buy in the services of professional musicians to help us develop our skills, to introduce new styles of singing into our repertoire and to prepare for performances.