University of London Chamber Choir
Student led, professionally directed choir, in the heart of Central London
We are still looking for tenors and basses to join us this year!
Are you a new or returning student studying in London? Do you have a passion for choral music? Do you want to meet other like-minded students? If so, why not join the University of London Chamber Choir?
About us:
We are a vibrant and welcoming choir that rehearses every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at St Mary Le Strand Church under the direction of our conductor, Olivia Shotton. Each year, we present three major concerts, alongside exciting opportunities to sing evensong at prestigious venues such as Westminster Abbey and Salisbury Cathedral. The festive season brings additional joy with various carol singing events that help raise funds for the choir. We also offer enriching musical experiences, such as a recent workshop led by Harry Christophers of The Sixteen. Our repertoire spans a wide range of sacred and secular music. Recent highlights include collaborative performances of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas with the University of London Symphony Orchestra and Handel’s Dixit Dominus, as well as smaller works by composers such as Elgar, Harris, Amy Beach, and Fauré.
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Who Can Join:
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We welcome members from all higher education institutions in London (any higher education institution within the boundary of the M25)
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Our members come from diverse academic backgrounds including veterinary medicine, medicine, philosophy, history, and music.
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We are an auditioned choir, seeking individuals who are confident in sight-reading and committed to being active members.
Why Join Us?
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Musical Excellence: Hone your singing and sight-reading skills with a varied and challenging repertoire, directed by our highly appraised conductor, and perform in renowned venues.
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Community: Join a group of student singers from across London. Our choir isn’t just about music. After our Tuesday rehearsals, we often head to the pub together. Additionally, we also host termly choir dinners.
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Development Opportunities: Benefit from workshops with esteemed directors and collaborative performances.
If you are a tenor or bass interested in auditioning for the choir then please email Hannah at president@ulchamberchoir.co.uk with some information about your previous choral and musical experience.
We currently have no vacancies for sopranos or altos. If you are a soprano or alto wanting to join the choir then please keep an eye on our social media where we will advertise any vacancies that may arise over the year.