Bands and musicians in Gloucestershire
Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Gloucestershire, as well as people looking to join one.
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Harmony Tree – Afternoon Folk Singing (Stroud)
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This Stroud choir sings folk songs from Britain and around the world, with three- and four-part harmony, circle singing, and simple voice and rhythm games. It meets in the daytime rather than in the evening, and new members learn by ear without needing to read music. The group is open to all ages and abilities, with families welcome; children over five may attend with a responsible adult.
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This informal singing group in Stroud meets on Wednesdays at 10.30am at The Museum in the Park. It sings a changing selection of seasonal and folk songs from the UK and further afield, and is open to adults who want a mid-week activity. Participants need to be willing to join in and stay for the full series, and they should be able to read words shown on a flipchart.
Sign in to contactHarmonies of the Heart Community Singing – Cheltenham – Adhoc (Cheltenham)
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This Cheltenham community singing group sings rounds and harmonies from a range of traditions and languages, including African, Celtic and Gospel pieces. Sessions usually take place on Saturdays or Sundays, and no previous singing experience is needed because the songs are taught by ear.
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Gold Choir is a new drop-in daytime choir based in the Gold Room at the Centre for Science and Art in Stroud. It meets on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 10.30am, costs £7 per session, and welcomes everyone, including babies, toddlers and children.
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Gloucester Folk Choir is a community choir in Gloucester that sings folk and seasonal songs from a range of traditions, and it also performs at local low-key events from time to time. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 at the Friends Meeting House. Sessions cost £6 to £10 each, paid on the night or in advance as a block.
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This Gloucester choir meets on Friday mornings during term time from 10:45am to 12:15pm. It sings a range of a cappella pieces and sometimes performs in the local community, with occasional joint singing alongside the Heart of Gloucester Community Choir. New singers are welcome and no previous experience is needed.
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Corinium Community Choir is a Cirencester-based choir that sings songs from around the world in three to five-part harmony. It welcomes up to 30 singers and says no music reading skills are needed. The choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm during term time and usually performs locally two or three times a year, with occasional visits to Big Sings in Stroud or Bristol.
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This Cirencester choir offers relaxed a cappella singing for pleasure and welcomes all voices. It is fully inclusive, with no need for previous experience, auditions, solos or music reading, as songs are taught by ear. Sessions run on Thursday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30pm.
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This is a small, friendly community choir in Stroud that sings songs from around the world and the UK. It meets on Monday evenings during term time, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, and the songs are taught mainly by ear.
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Chipping Sodbury Community Choir is a friendly, informal choir that welcomes new members at any time. It meets on Fridays from 10 to 11.30am, running all year except August and Christmas.
Sign in to contactBreathe in, Sing Out (Lydney)
Choirs
Breathe in, Sing Out runs two choir groups for people with long-term lung conditions in the Forest of Dean or Gloucestershire. One meets in person at Lydney Community Centre on Thursdays from 2 pm to 3 pm, and the other meets online on Thursdays from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
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Amberley Community Choir is a relaxed singing group in Stroud that meets on Monday evenings at the Parish Rooms, from 7.30pm to 9pm. It has around 25 members and sings uplifting music across a range of genres. It is not mainly a performance choir, though it does join in community events about twice a year.
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Acapellies is a community choir in Stroud that does not require an audition. It now works as a three and four-part performance choir, singing mostly polyphonic songs from around the world. It meets on Tuesdays during term time from 7.45pm to 9.15pm and is currently full with a long waiting list.
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This is a new a cappella community choir based in central Stroud, singing three- and four-part polyphonic traditional and original songs from around the world. It meets on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm during term time. Some previous group singing and harmony listening experience is suggested, and the cost is £9 per session, paid in blocks by cash or BACS.
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Music sessions
A traditional music session at Coach & Horses, Gloucester. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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A traditional music session at Jolly Nice Farm Shop, Frampton Mansell. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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A traditional music session at Stroud Brewery, Stroud. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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A traditional music session at The Prince Albert, Stroud. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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A traditional music session at The Star, Stroud. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactDrummer needed (Cheltenham)
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A Cheltenham band is looking for a drummer to join its current line-up and help with cover songs. The group says the player should be around 18 and able to keep steady time with good use of fills.
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