Choirs in Edinburgh
Below you'll find every choir we know of in Edinburgh, as well as singers looking for one.
Wildfire Women
Choirs
This Edinburgh women’s singing group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9pm. It learns songs by ear from around the world and focuses on themes such as freedom, women’s struggles, strength and solidarity. Attendance is flexible, and women are welcome to come whenever they can.
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Choirs
The Song Circle in Edinburgh is a singing group where participants learn simple songs and harmonies by ear, with a short warm-up at the start of each session. Meetings last around an hour and a half, with a tea break in the middle, and the song selection changes each time. It is open to anyone who enjoys singing, and no previous music or singing experience is needed. Sessions take place on occasional Sunday afternoons.
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Choirs
SongTribe is a large choir for keen singers in Edinburgh. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm during Scottish school term dates, with the doors open from 6.30pm for tea, coffee and a chat. The group says it mainly enjoys learning repertoire and has infrequent performances, usually once or twice a year.
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Choirs
This Edinburgh singing group meets on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm and sings a mix of rounds, harmonies, traditional songs, jazz, ballads and music from different countries. It is open to anyone who wants to sing, with no previous experience needed and no need to read music, as songs are taught by ear. There is a small charge for each session, and people can attend on a drop-in basis when they are able.
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Choirs
Protest in Harmony is an Edinburgh singing group that learns songs about freedom, struggle and environmental justice from around the world. It meets one Saturday morning each month, from 10am to 1pm, and performs at demos, marches, vigils, solidarity events, memorials and arts events. No singing experience or ability to read music is needed, and anyone can turn up without booking.
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Choirs
This Edinburgh singing group welcomes anyone and runs on a drop-in basis or weekly for regular members. It learns songs by ear from around the world, with sessions held on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
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Choirs
Edinburgh Singing Mamas offers a relaxed singing group with a focus on women’s wellbeing. Although babies and toddlers are often present, the sessions are centred on adults, and no singing experience or musical background is needed. Songs are taught by ear without sheet music, and the first session is free, with discounted options available if cost is a barrier. Sessions run at various times.
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Choirs
Castle Chorus is a folk and roots community choir in Edinburgh that sings music from many periods and places, works with local writers and bands, and creates songs on topics that matter to its members. It welcomes everyone, with no auditions and no need to read notation. Sessions are on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, and membership costs £7 a session or £3 concession, with extra flexibility available.
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