Formed in 1956 as a member of the Pikington Glass Company Sports & Social Club, the Choir membership has changed significantly over the years. The formal and financial relationship with the Company ceased some time ago but the name is retained...  moreFormed in 1956 as a member of the Pikington Glass Company Sports & Social Club, the Choir membership has changed significantly over the years. The formal and financial relationship with the Company ceased some time ago but the name is retained for sentimental reasons. The Choir is known for its friendly and embracing nature and the current 34 men & women members who are very keen to welcome new members of all Voice Parts. The Choir's repertoire and is made up of a wide selection of musical genres which appeal to both members and audiences alike.Composers and arrangers are generally modern from UK and USA. Stage songs/ medleys are particular favourites of choir members.  less

Fingal Chamber Choir was founded in 2006 by Director, David Maxwell. Currently numbering 18 singers, FCC has a bRoad repertoire featuring everything from early music and traditional pieces to the works of contemporary composers such as Whitacre, Pärt, Lau...  moreFingal Chamber Choir was founded in 2006 by Director, David Maxwell. Currently numbering 18 singers, FCC has a bRoad repertoire featuring everything from early music and traditional pieces to the works of contemporary composers such as Whitacre, Pärt, Lauridsen and McMillan, and is highly regarded at home and abRoad. In 2011, we travelled to Trondheim, Norway, to take part in Sangforening, a major festival featuring hundreds of Norwegian choirs, and were the first ever foreign choir invited to take part. 2012 saw us visit Languedoc, France, where we gave concerts in beautiful old churches in Alzonne and Montréal, near Carcassonne. We are active in radio and television, having featured in many bRoadcasts of recorded and live services by the Irish national bRoadcaster RTE, including one recorded in Swords CoI church which was bRoadcast on Christmas day, 2010 and Easter and Advent services in 2012 and 2013. We are frequently asked to perform at weddings and corporate events and recently had the pleasure of ...    less

Hertford Choral Society is a friendly community based choir with a wide range of abilities and tastes, performing a variety of musical styles so that there is something to meet everyone's taste. There are no auditions and the standard of music that we pro...  moreHertford Choral Society is a friendly community based choir with a wide range of abilities and tastes, performing a variety of musical styles so that there is something to meet everyone's taste. There are no auditions and the standard of music that we produce is consistently high. We are regularly supported by high quality professional soloists and orchestras with the result that we produce highly enjoyable and satisfying concerts for audience and singers alike. We believe that anyone who enjoys singing should be able to experience the fun of making music with other people. All we ask is enthusiasm and a willingness to join in! Whilst in all parts of the choir we have some excellent singers, capable and willing to perform solo or in small groups this is not a requirement for joining. Typically we perform four concerts each season and rehearsals are held each Tuesday evening during school term-time at the Sele School in Hertford. Other regular choir activities include workshops and an exciting variety of...    less

Chorale Africa is a choir of excellence. Our mission is ‘to enrich lives and influence culture by performing music from different cultures and periods at the highest level of artistic excellence.’ We are poised to be the leading choir in Africa within the...  moreChorale Africa is a choir of excellence. Our mission is ‘to enrich lives and influence culture by performing music from different cultures and periods at the highest level of artistic excellence.’ We are poised to be the leading choir in Africa within the next 5 years. The choir displays artistic excellence through detailed attention to the major aspects of performance including the ensemble, singing, choreography, among others. Impacting society with our music and performances is very dear to us and we will embark of life-changing social impact programs and activities in 2018 and beyond. Our choir will be built on a commitment to professionalism, excellence and social impact. Chorale Africa will thrive on the strength of partnership and support from people like you and we look forward to your support as we pursue our vision ‘to be the leading choir in Africa….’  less

We will be running a series of workshops teaching traditional English carols. No sing experience is necessary and you don't need to be able to read music. WOrkshops start on 3rd november running for 7 weeks, ending with an informal performance. Cost is...  moreWe will be running a series of workshops teaching traditional English carols. No sing experience is necessary and you don't need to be able to read music. WOrkshops start on 3rd november running for 7 weeks, ending with an informal performance. Cost is £4 per session.  

We meet weekly September to June and perform for church services three Sundays a month. Our repertoire is diverse, and we are open to all church members and also to anyone who is friendly to the church. No special requirements. We are stretching oursel...  moreWe meet weekly September to June and perform for church services three Sundays a month. Our repertoire is diverse, and we are open to all church members and also to anyone who is friendly to the church. No special requirements. We are stretching ourselves to be better music readers and vocal technicians, and also to be able to learn music by ear, memorize simpler songs quickly, and be free in our bodies while singing.  

Hullabaloo is Brighton’s longest-established Natural Voice community choir. We are founded on the simple principle that singing is your birthright and that everyone, given the right technical and emotional support, can sing together in glorious, high qual...  moreHullabaloo is Brighton’s longest-established Natural Voice community choir. We are founded on the simple principle that singing is your birthright and that everyone, given the right technical and emotional support, can sing together in glorious, high quality, spine tingling harmony! Hullabaloo Community Quire is a Natural Voice choir. We believe in: NO auditions, NO sight singing, NO judgements and NO limits! We are renowned for our vibrant, innovative and accessible a cappella music, as well as our collaborations with a fabulous array of musicians, including Oysterband, Lucy Ward, The Moulettes, O’Hooley & Tidow, Po’ Girl, Firefly Burning, The Galleons, Robb Johnson and Grace Petrie.  less

The Bradford Chorale is a leading Bradford choir. It started life as The James Ashworth Singers giving its first concert in Thornton Parish Church in April 1976. After some years the base moved to the Unitarian Church near St Luke’s Hospital to be more ce...  moreThe Bradford Chorale is a leading Bradford choir. It started life as The James Ashworth Singers giving its first concert in Thornton Parish Church in April 1976. After some years the base moved to the Unitarian Church near St Luke’s Hospital to be more central for members coming from all parts of Bradford and the surrounding area. In 1979 James Ashworth moved on to projects new and was succeeded by Douglas Robinson who had recently retired as Chorus Master at Covent Garden and who held the post until ill health forced his retirement. During this period the name was changed first to The Ashworth Singers and later to The Bradford Chorale. John Coates took over as Musical Director in 1984 and was followed by Tricia Platts in 1991. Since Tricia’s departure the Chorale has been led by several Musical Directors including Carleton Etherington, Andrew Dibb, Elizabeth Altman, John Griffiths and Christopher Rathbone. Our new Musical Director, Paul Dewhurst took us into the second quarter century of musical life and ...    less

The Cwmbach Choir was formed in 1921, and has survived to the present day even though it was severely tested by periods of hardship, depression and the Second World War. During it's 90 years it has flourished and built up an enviable record of success...  more The Cwmbach Choir was formed in 1921, and has survived to the present day even though it was severely tested by periods of hardship, depression and the Second World War. During it's 90 years it has flourished and built up an enviable record of success in competitions and concert performances. Its success in competition,particularly eisteddfodau, was established in its early days. The first taste of success was second prize at Treorchy in 1928, followed by Cardiff in 1938 and Ebbw Vale in 1958. The first prize was ultimately achieved at Port Talbot in 1966 and repeated in 1968 at Barry. During the 1950's when the Although in recent times the Choir has not been nearly as active in the competitive arena, it was successful in taking First prize in the Male Choir competition at the Limerick Festival of 1996 in Ireland. In 1997, the Choir took part in the International Eisteddfod at Roodeporte, Johannesburg, South Africa where they competed in the Folk Music Competition. They not only came fourth out of se...    less

Antrim Community Choir Presents...