Choirs
Choirs - Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen ChorusThe Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is a chorus of around 90 women from Aberdeen, who sing in four part harmony a cappella style. It is one of the […]
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Aberdeen Gaelic Choir was formed in 1952 and is still going strong with an encouraging influx of new members at the start of the 2012/2013 choir year. The Choir attracts […]
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A mixed choir of a cappella singers. We enjoy making harmonies in four to eight parts. We welcome experienced singers in SATB. When: Thursday 7.30-9.30 Where: Cults Kirk Centre, North Deeside […]
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A fun loving but hard working group of ladies that love creating four part harmony a cappella style. We sing modern arrangements plus traditional four part harmony. 18+ When: Wednesday […]
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Foos Yer Doos Sing Song Club is a free, weekly, drop in singing group open to anyone living with a neurological condition such as Dementia, Motor neurone disease, Multiple sclerosis, […]
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Acappella male group 4-part harmony barbershop style, with other entertainment aspects. Male voice 14-unlimited, audition, must enjoy fun, whilst committed to learning the craft. Mondays 7.20pm Aberdeen…
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Choirs - Argyll and Bute
Atomaig PiseagAmongst the 26 members, there are many individual and duet prizewinners, including three Gold Medalists and three Silver Pendant winners. They come from all over Argyll, Scotland and beyond to attend…
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A collection of Argyll’s most attractive male singers, this group of likely lads has been wooing audiences far and wide since their creation in 2002. Consisting of members from throughout […]
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An adult choir of approximately thirty members, sing Gaelic choir arrangements and compete at local and National Mòds throughout the year. Conductor is Elizabeth Jack, and Gaelic tutor is Janet […]
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Gaelic songs in traditional choral arrangements along-side newer compositions with a contemporary flavour and accompanied by fiddle, clarsach, pipes and box. Monday evenings-7.30-9.30pm in Pipe Band Hall,…
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More information to follow soon! https://sites.google.com/site/islaygaelicchoir/Home Email: pmax72@aol.com
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Comunn Gaidhealach Mhuile (Mull Mod Club) is an after school club based on the island of Mull, preparing children aged 5 to 18 for local and national events. No prior […]
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We’re a ladies a cappella chorus, specialising in barbershop. Members of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers. If you enjoy singing and have a love of learning, then this is […]
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The choir was formed in January 1997 and Coisir Ghàidhlig Thaigh an Uillt is the first adult Gaelic choir in Taynuilt since the Second World War. Meet on Tuesday nights […]
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The ColGlen Chorus are currently sharing venues between the two villages of Colintraive and Glendaruel on a weekly rotation. Usually in the village halls ( but one is closed for […]
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Choirs - Cumbria
Lakeland VoiceWe are a collection of community choirs with a common repertoire based just south of Scotland in Cumbria. We learn by earn and sing mainly for the fun of it […]
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Choirs - Dumfries and Galloway
Cairn ChorusCairn Chorus is a community performance choir based in Moniaive. The parish of Glencairn in the south west of Scotland is where the choir takes it’s name from. They meet […]
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Dumfries Choral Society is a mixed group of about 80 men and women of Dumfries and Galloway who simply enjoy singing a wide range of choral music, fostering an interest […]
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The group meets monthly for a harmony workshop led by Alison Burns from Castle Douglas. Sessions are very relaxed and informal! Contact: j.sloan648@btinternet.com
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Choirs - Dundee
Allsorts Performing ChoirOur aim is to make choir music exciting and fun by introducing an extra dimension to our shows. Adult mixed choir, must be able to sing and not mind performing in […]
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The Samuel Chorus began as a group of friends singing Christmas carols in December 2004, and have grown since then. They number 25-30 folk, from quite a wide geographical radius, and […]
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We are a group of singers who meet every fortnight on a Tuesday afternoon. We sing folk songs and enjoy learning about the songs and their origins. To join please […]
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Choirs - East Lothian
Clark Community ChoirWe are an inter generational choir – no upper or lower age restrictions. Anyone can join – you just have to enjoy singing. No restrictions at all – no auditions, […]
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Non-auditioned, relaxed and welcoming community choir open to all, singing a wide range of songs since 2008. Currently looking for more male voices! Thursday 7 – 9 pm Bleachingfield Community […]
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Fun, friendly non-auditioned community choir; currently all-women – singing for the sheer enjoyment of singing, and singing at community events as well. No auditions; all welcome (though they currently…
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Choirs - East Renfrewshire
Neilston Community Singing GroupFor more information contact: Laura.carswell@neilstontrust.co.uk http://www.neilstontrust.co.uk/
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Choirs - Edinburgh
Capital VoicesFriendly Choir in Morningside, Edinburgh.Sings popular, gospel and some world music songs.No auditions. No music.If you love to sing, come sing with us.When:Tuesday Evenings 7-9pm Term TimeWhere:Greenbank…
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The Choir was formed in 2001 as a merger of the Saltire Gaelic Choir and the Edinburgh Gaelic Choir. Edinburgh Gaelic Choir celebrated its centenary in 2007 making it one […]
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Cramond Community Choir loves singing. We sing a wide range of music from show tunes to traditional Scottish song with some Abba in between. All are welcome and we sing […]
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A true community choir. We have gone from 0-100 plus members. We sing lots of different things from unaccompanied Scottish song to 4 part Abba and songs from the shows. […]
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We are a group of Edinburgh singers who sing the wonderful traditional harmony songs from the Republic of Georgia. The group is open to everyone, with no particular musical background necessary…
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Ferry Blend is a local community choir based in South Queensferry. Wesing for enjoyment, for the challenge of learning new skills, and toshare a real variety of good music with […]
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Forth Valley Chorus is an extraordinary group of women who love to sing barbershop music. We are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a non-profit organisation of approximately 30,000 members […]
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We are a group of singers who prefer learning by ear, though music is supplied. We sing classical, melodic pieces by composers like Karl Jenkins, Vivaldi, Morten Lauridsen, Handel, Bruckner, […]
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LGC was started in 1985 and enjoys singing and promoting Gaelic culture. We compete at local and National Mods and take part in regular performances throughout the year, including during […]
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Scotland’s LGBT choir since 2005, based in Edinburgh; non-auditioned community choir singing wonderful songs from a wide range of genres at concerts and community events, at home and away! No […]
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OCSG was started in 2011 as an initiative of Transition Edinburgh South. It’s a friendly, informal group singing songs from all over the world, led by professional singing teacher Penny […]
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Sangstream is an Edinburgh-based Scots folk choir. It is open to all, and meets once a week on Thursday evenings. Sangstream aims to be a friendly and fun place open to […]
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This is a group open to all and run by an experienced tutor. It is a free group supported by the local Community Learning Service. The group choose their own […]
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No audition, Thursdays 7 – 9 pm. £20 per term, £10 per half term. Contact: songworksedin@gmail.com http://songworks.info/index.html
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The BIG Project is a youth and children’s charity, based in Broomhouse, Edinburgh. Their Youth Choir was formed in 2009, and with funding support from Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative […]
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A very friendly group of approx. 20 singers. We sing a variety of songs many of which have 3 part harmonies. No need to read a musical score. A love […]
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Choirs - Falkirk
Sing ForthSing Forth is an adult community choir that covers a range of musical styles looking at everything from Emeli Sande and the Killers, to musical theatre and Scottish classics. No […]
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Choirs - Glasgow
Achoired TasteAchoired Taste Singing Ensemble are directed by Gregg Muir. They sing pop songs and rehearse on Wednesdays. facebook.com/achoired.taste
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“Founded in 1999, Artistic Concert Experiences is a singing group based in Scotland. The company, directed by Richard Johnston and Rona McKenzie, stages annual live concerts in the Clyde Auditorium,…
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Meet on Wednesday’s, 7:30pm. M Stewart Barrhead Philharmonic Choir Arthurlie House Barrhead Scotland
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“Contact us to find out when you can attend a rehearsal or to receive more information about the choir. Once you have decided on pursuing your membership, you will be […]
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Cathures is an auditioned chamber choir based in Glasgow, Scotland. We sing a wide variety of music, both sacred and secular, taken from the Renaissance, Baroque and Romantic periods, through […]
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The Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association (or the ‘GG’ as it is popularly known) was founded in 1893 and is the oldest Gaelic choir in Scotland. The choir meets each Monday […]
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“We will be holding Open Rehearsals on the dates listed below, when prospective new members can come along and either sit in and sing with us or simply listen. This will give […]
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We are a male voice, Barbershop/ a cappella (4 part harmony) chorus, comprising around 20 guys of varying ages who enjoy singing and performing and have been together since about […]
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Cumbernauld Gaelic Choir was formed in 1969. In the early days many of the original members were Gaelic speaking Highlanders who had moved to Partick and from there to Cumbernauld. […]
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A fun relaxed community singing group and a chance to de-stress once a week. Currently only women in the group, so would like to have men too! Tea and Coffee […]
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Meet on Monday evenings in Glasgow Gaelic School, Berkley Street, Glasgow, 7.30 – 9.30. Occasional extra practices as required, including occasional Tuesdays as school holidays dictate. Email: alan.h.crawford@btinternet.com…
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Award winning female chamber choir singing a capella, folk and early music from all over the world. Audition required to join. When: Thursday evenings Where: Glasgow University Chapel Contact: glasgowmadrigirls@gmail.com…
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Sing light hearted songs, mainly from musicals. Glasgow South Community Choir is an adult choir, no audition, or music reading skills necessary. We have both men and women members. 18+. […]
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We sing a wide range of music from classical to contemporary & are trophy winners at the Glasgow Music Festival 2013. We sang for the Queen last year in George […]
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A fun, lively and very friendly choir, based in the Gorbals and meeting on Wed night part of Givin’ it Laldie and lead by Shelly Coyne. We welcome all singers […]
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Friendly choir for people of all ages who are interested in Gaelic music and culture. Meet on Wednesdays: 7.30 – 9.45pm in Partick South Church, Dumbarton Road, Partick. Email: isabeljross@ntlworld.com…
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http://www.facebook.com/hiddenlanechoir Contact: gillianframe@inbox.com
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For more information contact: neilmrhappy@aol.com http://www.facebook.com/musichoir.scotland?viewer_id=0
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Rock Choir offers a very different experience to the traditional classical or community choir, pioneering a new approach to vocal training and entertainment. It offers fun weekly rehearsals using well-known…
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Russkaya Cappella – the choir that sings Russian music – is the only Russian choir in Scotland and one of a very few choirs in Britain specialising in Russian choral […]
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A day time singing session based in the Gorbals and part of Givin’ it Laldie, lead by Kirsty Edgar. This group is small, warm and friendly and has a particular […]
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Founded in 2012, this is a community folk choir based at the newly refurbished Maryhill Burgh Halls and led by Maeve Mackinnon. The original project aim was to use songs […]
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Sounds International is a community singing group made up of around 100 like-minded people of all ages and walks of life, who share a common joy in singing. They have […]
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Still We Rise are a monthly women’s singing group in Glasgow. We are open to all women who would like to come and sing, but extend particular invitation to survivors […]
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‘Summer praise begins Sunday 7th July at 10am in the church/session house. All welcome to our informal summer worship group. We meet each Sunday morning until the end of August. […]
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“The Arches Community Choir has taken off! Initially started as a fun way to get people together to sing some decent tunes, so far they’ve tackled tracks by Blur, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lily Allen,…
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The National Youth Choir of Scotland was established in 1996 to provide opportunities for young people, teachers and choir directors to support and develop choral singing across Scotland. Artistically…
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The School of Glee meets every Sunday at Ralston Community Sports Centre to belt out new songs.We take part in regular showcases, competitions and enjoy getting into the recording studios […]
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Whatever your background and experience, you are welcome at Voicebeat. There’s no audition and you don’t need to be able to read music, as the songs are taught by ear. […]
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Choirs - Highland
Dingwall and District Choral SocietyDingwall and District Choral Society is a very friendly choir where the focus is as much on enjoying singing as it is on the music. We usually give two performances […]
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The Dingwall Gaelic Choir was formed in 1954. Since then it has enjoyed many successes, both nationally and internationally. The choir meets regularly at Dingwall Primary School. Every Thursday at […]
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The Inverness Gaelic Choir welcomes members from all over Inverness shire and Highland Region. The choir meet every Wednesday evening to rehearse and socialise at the Inverness Gaelic School, Culduthel…
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Thursdays @ 7.30pm – practices alternate between Lairg Primary School and the Fountain Road Church Hall, Golspie. Email: christian_goskirk@sky.com
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For more information email: info@nairngaelicchoir.co.uk http://www.nairngaelicchoir.co.uk/
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We are a group of mixed ages who enjoy the pleasure to be found in singing in a relaxed welcoming and friendly atmosphere and meet every second Monday at 7pm. […]
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Mixed choir sings all genres and holds two concerts every year to raise money for charity. Have a great time singing. 16+. When: Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm. Where: St Columbas Episcopal […]
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Choirs - Lanarkshire
SoundsationalSoundsational Community Music was established in 2010 by Tommy Chambers. Tommy, a music tutor and multi-instrumentalist has always believed that music should be accesable to all walks of life and […]
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SoundSational Community Music is about using the arts to bring people together and to encourage community cohesion and social inclusion. Soundsational welcome and provide for the whole community regardless…
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Mixed voices all ages community choir all very welcome wide range of styles classical musicals folk and pop. Come along for good chirp a good laugh and most importantly a […]
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Choirs - Midlothian
Cèilidh nan AmhráinCèilidh nan Amhráin is an open song-sharing session every Friday evening. We work on Gaelic songs from the Irish and Scottish traditions, concentrating on group singing. You don’t need to […]
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A group of singers from in and around Pathhead who come to sing without reading music. We learn all the songs by heart, aurally, and through repetition and having fun […]
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A new Community Singing group, open to all, led by Corrina Hewat who has for the last twenty years been leading workshops throughout Scotland, Europe and across to the east […]
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Choirs - Morayshire
Sounds Deep Men’s ChoirTuesdays fortnightly during school terms St John’s Church, Forres, 7.30pm – 9.30pm Male community choir With David Harrison & Bill Henderson This group is now well established and is enjoying…
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Kinloss Church, Findhorn Rd, Kinloss, 7pm – 9pm Thursdays during school terms A mixed Community Choir, based in Moray, since January 2004, and led by experienced musicians and choir leaders Kate…
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Choirs - North Ayrshire
Cunninghame ChoirA 30+ member choir established in 1978, we enjoy a varied and interesting repertoire that includes modern and traditional works across a number of genres. New members are very welcome […]
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Largs Community Choir is a new choir open to everyone 18 years and over. No experience necessary and no auditions – just a willingness to have fun! They want to […]
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All you need is a reasonable singing voice. You don’t need to have any Gaelic but an interest in the language would be useful. The choir runs Gaelic classes which […]
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Choirs - Perth and Kinross
Aberfeldy & District Gaelic ChoirThe Aberfeldy & District Gaelic Choir was formed in 1967 and had immediate successes at rural choir level at the National Mod. From there, the choir progressed, eventually winning the […]
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Tuesdays: 7.30 – 9.30pm, Errol Community Centre A satellite group of Horsecross Voices, for the Carse of Gowrie, in association with CACE (Carse Association for Continuing Education). http://www.cace.org.uk/classes.asp…
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Glè Juniors is a new Gaelic youth singing group led by Aileen Ogilvie which is open to boys and girls from P4-P7. You do not need any experience of Gaelic […]
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Glè Seniors is a new Gaelic youth singing group led by Maeve MacKinnon which is open to young people from S1-S6 . You do not need any experience of Gaelic […]
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Think you can sing? Think you can dance? Then this is the group for you! Work with singing coaches to produce a short showcase of popular tunes.There are no auditions […]
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Think you can sing? Think you can dance? Then this is the group for you! Work with singing coaches to produce a short showcase of popular tunes.There are no auditions […]
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Think you can sing? Think you can dance? Then this is the group for you! Work with singing coaches to produce a short showcase of popular tunes. There are no […]
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Wednesdays: 7.30 – 9.30pm, Perth Concert Hall A weekly non-performing drop-in community singing group where singers of all levels are welcome. Music reading not necessary. Each session is based on…
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Just Singin’ is a friendly, accessible, community choir, open to all. Established over 10 years, our core tutor is Scottish folk singer and musical director Christine Kydd. When: Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm…
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Tuesdays: 7.30 – 9.30pm, Loch Leven Community Campus New satellite group of Horsecross Voices, for Kinross-shire, in association with KLEO (Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation). 18+ Starts TUE…
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Sing! BlairGowrie are a community group for informal singing in a relaxed setting. They aim to provide an opportunity for anyone 14yrs or older to sing various genres of songs […]
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The singing group now has 30 members and growing. Our repertoire is eclectic and we sing a wide variety of songs ranging from easy four line rounds to multi verse, […]
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Women in Harmony is a community a cappella singing group for women, based in Callander in central Scotland. Their aim is to provide an informal, supportive and above all enjoyable facility […]
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There are two classes, a Monday class and a Thursday class, they are separate classes, though come together for gigs and social events. Both classes run from 7–9 pm. Classes […]
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Choirs - Renfrewshire
The Gleniffer SingersThe Gleniffer Singers is a ladies choir, founded in 1967 and based in Paisley. We are actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. Musical […]
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Choirs - Shetlands
EvergreenThey have been singing together as a group for 5 years and perform at numerous concerts and events in Shetland like the Shetland Folk Festival, Church concerts and variety concerts […]
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Choirs - Stirlingshire
Kippen Wee SingStirling Gaelic ChoirMeet on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm at Logie Kirk Hall, Causewayhead, Stirling FK9 5LH. Contact: Elke Lambers on 01324 840575 or just turn up. Gaelic not necessary.
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The Liltin’ Lassies is a fun community singing group for women based in Dunblane. Classes are friendly, relaxed and sociable, and anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join! We […]
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Choirs - USA
One World Community Choir & Social ClubLive with Betsy Sansby & Al Dworsky No matter how long it’s been since you sang in a choir, if you love to sing in the shower and are looking […]
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Choirs - West Lothian
Linlithgow LintiesLinlithgow Linties is a community choir for children in Primary 3-7. We don’t hold auditions and sing a wide range of songs with an emphasis on singing for enjoyment. When: […]
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Liv’n Harmony Singers, adult choir with a difference. Black Bull, Mid Calder, Livingston, Thursday evenings 7:30-9:30pm £20 per month http://www.starharmonies.co.uk/#/the-livn-harmony-singers/4567448828
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We are a Community Song Group who meet together to sing for fun – mostly Scottish songs, folk songs. No auditions, open to all. Visiting tutors teach songs and some […]
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Sangschule has over 30 members who come from all around West Lothian and the surrounding area to learn new songs and learn more about old favourites. Anyone can start coming […]
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Musical theatre group for kids age 5-18. Meet on a Tuesday evening in Bankton Primary School in Livingston. Minis (P1-P3)- 5pm-6-30pm (£25/month) Mezzos and Teenz (P4-S6)- 5-8pm (£50/month). They are…
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Choirs - Western Isles
Coirir Sgir’ a’ BhacGaelic Choir based in Back on the Isle of Lewis. They sing four part SATB and four part ladies only. They travel to the National Mod every year and perform […]
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Rehearsals take place every Monday night between 8pm and 10pm at the Portree Primary School. More Information is available at the choir’s website. Contact: Joan Ballans, 01470 542304, joan@laurelbank.co.uk…
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For more information contact : Catherine Hannaway Email: catherine_hannaway@yahoo.co.uk
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For more information contact: Murdina Mackenzie Email: murdina-mackenzie@cne-siar.gov.uk https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lochs-Gaelic-Choir/375788828022?ref=hl
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Partners
Aileen OgilvieAileen Ogilvie is a singer/songwriter based in Perthshire. Inspired by the traditional music, song and Gaelic language of her Highland upbringing she discovered her own singing voice by entering the […]
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Ali Burns is a singer, songwriter and choir director who is heavily involved in the Scotland Sings Project! “I’m a songwriter and workshop leader based in S.W. Scotland. I write […]
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In 2007 Amy graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Formally the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) with a BA Honours Degree in Scottish Music. Whilst there, she […]
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An Comunn Gàidhealach was founded in Oban in 1891 as a vehicle for the preservation and development of the Gaelic language. It actively encourages the teaching, learning and use of […]
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Arrogant is a hip hop artist from Scotland, United Kingdom. He is 16 years old. He has been recording for almost 2 years now. When he first started off he […]
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“Belt It Oot!” is a community singing project delivered by New Rhythms for Glasgow and funded by the Health Improvement Team of North West Sector, Glasgow Community Health Partnership (NHS […]
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Bill Henderson lives in Forres, Moray (near Inverness in the north of Scotland), since 2003. His song teaching work includes leading regular open-access choirs, workshops of various lengths, and one-to-one…
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“Robert Clark was a Musselbugh man who, at the age of 16, in 1959, started a Concert Party for local kids and I was fortunate enough to be in the very […]
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Corrina Hewat, brought up in the Scottish Highlands, is a harpist, singer, composer & arranger, musical director, recording artist, musical collaborator and Principal Harp Tutor (BA Scottish Music)…
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Cromarty Arts Trust is based in the beautiful Highland town of Cromarty, on the Black Isle. Their goals are to promote and embrace the arts, education, environment, buildings and the history of […]
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Ed Muirhead sings blues and new-fashioned folk ballads, playing piano with a passion that grabs anyone in earshot. His Scottish accent and humour shine through in a variety of original […]
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Fèis in Scottish Gaelic means “festival” or “feast.” Over the past three decades, the word Fèis has become synonymous with the Fèisean movement (Fèisean is the plural of Fèis). It […]
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Fèisean nan Gàidheal was established in 1991 as the independent umbrella association of the Fèis movement. It is a membership organisation that offers a range of services to its members […]
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GlobalYell was established in 2001 as a charity dedicated to vocal music. The founder, Andy Ross, was classically trained in Zimbabwe and London, and created GlobalYell to promote and educate […]
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Horsecross Arts Ltd are an independent organisation with charitable status. They earn nearly half their annual turnover from ticket sales, catering and conferencing. The award winning Horsecross Arts run…
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My Name is Andrew McVie I am 20 Years Old, I am the owner of Jazz Hands Scotland. I set up Jazz Hands Scotland as a way of showing what […]
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Joy Dunlop is a multi-award winning Gaelic singer and Scottish step-dancer. Originally from the West Highlands, her performances showcase Gaelic music and song in a contemporary style that remains true…
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Multi- award winning Gaelic singer and musician Julie Fowlis reached global success in 2012 by performing on the soundtrack of the Disney/Pixar animation and Hollywood blockbuster ‘Brave’. A trailer…
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Karen Dietz, a native of Massachusetts, is a musician, performer, teacher and musical director who brings passion and enthusiasm, and a wealth of experience, to her work. A member of […]
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Katie O’Halloran is a Glasgow based Singer/Songwriter. Her voice is ethereal with an incredible strength, which has allowed her to work with the world’s top orchestras, producers and folk musicians.…
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Scottish singer and television personality, Michelle McManus, became a public sensation after winning TV singing contest Pop Idol in 2003 and went on to forge a successful career in Scotland and […]
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Neilston Development Trust (NDT) was established in 2006 by the Neilston community to champion, facilitate, support and drive the regeneration of Neilston. It was incorporated as a successor organisation…
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‘Rona Topaz is a classically trained singer, actress and facilitator based in Govan. Her credits encompass film, tv and theatre, including West End and regional touring. As a singer, Rona […]
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Rona Topaz is a singer, songwriter, facilitator and musical theatre actress based in Glasgow. As a singer she has supported artists including The Pearlfishers, Billy Bragg and John Cooper Clarke, […]
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‘Music has always been at the heart of worship. Indeed it is difficult to imagine a Parish Church without music – the very acts of singing, playing and hearing connect […]
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Set in the beautiful historic town of St Andrews and drawing together the very best musicians from the UK and beyond, St Andrews Voices festival presents inspirational events celebrating the […]
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Struileag is a two year arts project that will reach out around the world to the people of the Gaelic diaspora. Community engagement across generations at home and abroad is […]
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The National Youth Choir of Scotland is dedicated to providing high-level singing opportunities for Scotland’s young singers. NYCoS was established in 1996 to provide a national infrastructure for young…
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Since its foundation in 1966, The Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) has helped to foster and promote Scotland’s unique musical traditions. The TMSA is a membership organisation…
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One of Scotland Sings and Hands Up for Trad’s partners is TRACS. It’s a new organisation being set up to represent Traditional Arts in Scotland. Here’s an article about them […]
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The Traditional Music Forum aims to be: Visible – and available, a first point of contact; Vocal – a credible and authoritative advocate for traditional music; Valuable – an effective […]
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Wendy Carle Taylor is originally from Aberdeenshire in Scotland and is best known for her moving and utterly beautiful interpretations of contemporary and traditional song, Wendy performs effortlessly…
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Paths mentees
Ailis SutherlandAilis is being mentored by Maureen Jelks. She was born in Glasgow and moved to Kirriemuir, Angus when she was 9. Ailis is an experienced piper having played in pipe […]
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Amy Leach is a young Scots singer from Edinburgh, now studying on the Folk and Traditional Music Degree at Newcastle University. She grew up singing Scots Song through the Edinburgh Youth […]
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Gillian Fleetwood is taking part in our Paths to Songs project and is working with singer Ellen Mitchell. Gillian’s musical education began at Balnain House, Inverness. She went on to […]
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Kirsty is working with Cathal McConnell on our Paths to Songs project. Below is a little bit about her. Borders-born Kirsty Law has grown up learning traditional songs, mainly in the […]
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Linzi is taking part in our Paths to Songs project and is working with Anne Neilson. Second time semi-finalist in the BBC radio Scotland young traditional musician of the year […]
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Twenty year old Natalie, from Fraserburgh, started singing Traditional and Bothy Ballads at concerts and festivals when she was about 7 years old, when her sister Gillian was competing and […]
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Robert Paterson is a Scottish contemporary musician and singer songwriter living and studying on Skye, at Sabhal Mor Ostaig. Studying Gaelic on the cursa comais. Prior to studying in Sleat […]
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Sinead Leach is a student from Edinburgh studying Arabic and International Relations at the University of St Andrews. As well as singing she also plays the fiddle, and is the […]
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Paths Mentors
Anne NeilsonAnne is from Rutherglen near Glasgow. She was much influenced by her teacher Norman Buchan and is a member of the Stramash group.
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County Fermanagh-born Cathal McConnell is a world-renowned musician and singer with “The Boys of the Lough”, a group of which he is a founder member over 45 years ago. From […]
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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Award nominee Christine Kydd is one of Scotland’s leading singers and recording artistes. With eclectic tastes, she is best known for her treatment of traditional […]
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Ellen Mitchell was born in Glasgow, but left as a very small baby, to live in Kirn, Dunoon and Innellan, along the Clyde Coast. As a teenager she went Youth […]
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Geordie Murison was born and brought up on a farm at Fetteresso just outside Stonehaven, his father having moved there in 1935 from a farm in Buchan. His father had […]
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Maureen inherited her love of singing from her Mother, the late Jane Hillis. From the age of four she was brought up in the old Overgate, which sadly is no […]
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Sheena Wellington was born in Dundee into a family of singers and factory weavers. Her repertoire covers everything from Burns to ballads to the best of contemporary songwriting, drawing from the […]
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[wp-blogroll orderby=name order=ASC catorderby=name showdesc=1 showbrk=1 excludecat=blogroll]Looking for somewhere to sing? Here’s a page with links to different choir organisations. We will be adding to this so if the information you are looking for is not here please contact us.
The National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS)
The National Youth Choir of Scotland was established in 1996 to provide opportunities for young people, teachers and choir directors to support and develop choral singing across Scotland. Artistically led by Christopher Bell, The National Youth Choir of Scotland caters for young people from 0-24 years through Mini Music Makers, NYCoS Area Choirs, NYCoS National Boys Choir, NYCoS National Girls Choir and its flagship National Choir.
http://www.nycos.co.uk/
Soundsational Community Music
SoundSational Community Music is about using the arts to bring people together and to encourage community cohesion and social inclusion. Soundsational welcome and provide for the whole community regardless of their age, race, creed colour or social background.
http://www.soundsationalmusic.co.uk/
Largs Community Choir
Largs Community Choir is a new choir open to everyone 18 years and over. No experience necessary and no auditions – just a willingness to have fun! They want to reach into the community to encourage people of all ages, cultures and abilities who just love singing to join them! They hope to engage people from all sections of the community young and old who have an interest in music,singing and working as a team. The Community Choir will hopefully offer a place for people to come together, to enjoy singing in harmony and melodically, creating a joyous experience for everyone.
http://www.largscommunitychoir.org.uk/
Sangstream
Sangstream is an Edinburgh-based Scots folk choir. It is open to all, and meets once a week on Thursday evenings. Sangstream aims to be a friendly and fun place open to everyone who has an interest in group singing to take part and to develop their skills with the help of an experienced singer.
http://www.sangstream.org.uk/
Glasgow Youth Choir
The Glasgow Youth Choir are a group of young people who love to sing and enjoy music. Members come from in and around Glasgow to rehearsals.
The G.Y.C. hold major concerts in May and December and have performances throughout the year.
The Choir are split into two sections – Junior and Seniors, and each group rehearses weekly.
www.glasgowyouthchoir.co.uk/
Loud & Proud Choir
Loud & Proud is Scotland’s choir for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) singers. Choir members represent a range of musical experience.
Some have never sung with a choir before, while others are seasoned performers.
http://www.loudandproudchoir.org/