DO I Need experience TO join?

All enthusiastic singers are very welcome! Being able to read/sing from music is essential. Experience of singing in parts may be beneficial but this is easily something you can pick up. We are a non-auditioning choir. If you have never sung in a choir like this before, you will be surprised how quickly you get into the swing of it with the support of both conductor and other singers.

Can I just turn up?

ABSOLUTELY YES! We’d love to see you. We’re a very friendly bunch! Come around 6.45pm to give yourself a chance to sort music, meet people and find a seat. Contact us beforehand to let us know you’re coming. We begin new repertoire at the start of a new term. Music is available for you to hire/buy. A pencil and a rubber is handy to annotate the music.

What do I pay?

You can pay either an annual or termly subscription which averages out to around £6 per week. We would not expect you to pay straightaway – try the choir for a couple of weeks first but after two rehearsals, if you decide to stay, we request you pay the full termly or annual fee depending on which you prefer. Fees can be found HERE.

What kind of music will I be singing?

We sing a huge variety of choral music. Composers vary from Handel to Rutter to modern jazzy Chilcott pieces. In the past, we have sung ‘big’ works such as Verdi’s Requiem and Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius or Carmina Burana with its dramatic, stirring opening known to many from television and film. Come along and let us know which are your favourite pieces.

Can I do just one term or one concert?

Obviously you would need to commit to most rehearsals in a term if you want to take part in a concert (we usually perform in November, March/April and June with another just before Christmas). Beyond that, we don’t expect anything from you. Be warned though - if people join us, they end up staying as they get the singing ‘bug’!

If you have any further questions about joining the choir, please click here.