Choirs in Cumbria
Below you'll find every choir we know of in Cumbria, as well as singers looking for one.
All listings in Cumbria
Wild Chorus (Cockermouth)
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Wild Chorus is a relaxed, friendly performance choir in Cockermouth that sings in wild places and focuses on connection, creativity and nature. It suits singers with some experience who can commit to weekly rehearsals and personal practice, and who are able to blend their voice, follow a score and sing accurately. Sessions run on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm during term time, with repertoire from rock, pop and folk traditions.
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The Growing Singers is a community choir in Kendal that began in January 2023. It sings songs from around the world, performs and also raises funds. The group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm.
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This Kendal community choir sings songs from around the world and also performs and raises funds. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. The group was started in January 2023.
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This Kendal choir group meets at the Town Hall for singing sessions focused on wellbeing and harmony songs from around the world. It runs on Mondays at 10.30am and 7pm, and on Tuesdays at 9.30am, with exact dates varying. No music reading is needed, and newcomers can attend one session free to see if it suits them.
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The Chorus Sessions are friendly singing groups that perform harmony songs from around the world and focus on enjoying music together. They meet on Mondays at Kendal Town Hall at 7pm, Tuesdays at Kendal Parish Hall at 9.30am, and Thursdays at Victoria Hall in Grange over Sands at 1pm. No ability to read music is needed, and newcomers can attend a first session free of charge.
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Song Birds Ulverston runs relaxed singing sessions for people of all voices, including beginners and those who do not think of themselves as singers. The group teaches songs by call and response, with warm-ups, rounds, circle singing and a mix of styles from around the world. It meets in Ulverston on Mondays from 7pm to 8pm and Thursdays from 10.30am to 11.30am, and booking is needed in advance.
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Sing Owt! is a friendly, non-audition choir in Cockermouth that sings music from folk traditions as well as jazz, rock, pop and gospel. It welcomes singers of all experience, including beginners, and says enthusiasm matters more than previous singing experience. Sessions run on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm during term time, and the group also performs regularly.
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Sing for Fun is an all-ability singing group in Whitehaven that meets fortnightly on Wednesday evenings from 18:30 to 20:00. It is free to attend and welcomes people with no previous singing experience, as well as those who already sing in groups. The group is for anyone who enjoys singing and wants to support their mental health and wellbeing, and there is no need to read music.
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Lakeland Voices is a harmony singing group that meets on Tuesday evenings at the Castle Street Centre in Kendal. The choir sings by ear, using call and response, and usually stands in a circle rather than using written music. It also takes part in outings and occasional concerts for local causes.
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Fellside Singers is a Kendal choir that sings for enjoyment and performs locally. Its repertoire includes folk, traditional and contemporary songs, and it meets on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
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Cowgill Folk Chorale is a group of singers from Dent and Dentdale who meet every two weeks in Cowgill School House near Dent Station. They sing a mix of West Gallery carols, seasonal pieces, folk song arrangements and wassailing songs, mainly during the winter months. Sessions take place on alternate Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.20pm, and singers are sent parts and scores in advance for home practice.
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