Chorus is the largest of our choirs, usually consisting of 80-100 singers. We cover a wide variety of repertoire under the direction of Peter Taylor and with the accompaniment of Ruth Nicholson. No auditions or previous experience is required – just turn up, have fun and sing some exciting music! We sing from sheet music but you don’t need to have done this before: We’ll learn in a way that will support you to develop the level of music reading you need to sing successfully.
Rehearsals:
Thursdays 19.15-21.15
Location: Mappin Hall
This is our mixed chamber choir, consisting of approximately 30 voices. Directed by Pete Taylor and accompanied by Yang Guo, we cover a wide variety of repertoire in a more intimate setting than found in Chorus. No auditions for this choir either, but rehearsals are paced so that we learn music quickly, and often work on more challenging repertoire than we do in Chorus. Because of this, we recommend that members have some choral experience and are confident with reading sheet music.
Rehearsals:
Mondays 19.15-20.00
Location: Mappin Hall
Our chamber choir for upper voices, Melodia usually has approximately 15-20 singers. This choir sings a variety of repertoire in 2, 3 or 4 parts, directed by Pete Taylor and accompanied by Yang Guo. There are no auditions, but rehearsals are paced so that we learn music quickly, and often work on more challenging repertoire than we do in Chorus. Because of this, we recommend that members have some choral experience and are confident with reading sheet music.
Rehearsals:
Mondays 20.15-21.15
Location: Mappin Hall
Our lower voices choir is directed by Pete Taylor and accompanied by Yang Guo. Bombus is Singsoc’s newest choir, where anyone is welcome who would normally sing tenor or bass. There are no auditions, and Bombus rehearsals are now just before those of Socii, making it easy to give both choirs and their different repertoires a go.
Rehearsals:
Mondays 18:30-19.15
Location: Mappin Hall
SingSoc School will run most Thursdays, before Chorus, for about 20 minutes. It's an opportunity for those who are new to choral singing, or who want a refresher, to learn some of the basics in a fun and informal way outside of the normal rehearsal time. Participation is completely optional, and you can drop in and out as you wish.
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For a mote detailed overview, have a look at our dedicated SingSoc School page. For any location or timing updates, as well as any off weeks, check the Our Events page. It's also worth it to join the SingSoc WhatsApp group for updates!
Sessions:
Most Thursdays 18:45-19.15
Location: Mappin Hall
