Join Us

We are a cosmopolitan group with shared sense of belonging. We currently have a core group of about 30 singers, but we are actively looking for more members in all voice parts. We span many nationalities and all age groups from students to retired.

With a busy and varied programme, the pace of rehearsal is quite fast and some self-study is essential. We do our homework, we enjoy learning and rehearsing.

However we also hugely enjoy the social side of singing and we enjoy each other’s company, with a tea break at each rehearsal, and optional social meet ups after nearly every rehearsal and concert.

We rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Central London from 7.15–9.30, usually at Holy Sepulchre Church which is opposite City Thameslink Station. Rehearsals start promptly, but we understand that sometimes lateness is unavoidable. Sometimes there are additional rehearsals before a concert.

We sing in many different venues throughout the year. Since Summer 2025 we have sung at

St Mary’s Church Barnes
St Mary’s Church Hitchin
St James’s Piccadilly
St Nicholas Church Newbury
Royal Academy of Arts
The Kings Gallery, London
Westminster Abbey
Hampton Court Palace

Occasionally we travel further afield and make a weekend of singing and socialising. We have a three day trip planned to Norwich in August 2026.

Come and try us out for a week or two, and if you like us then you will be asked to audition.

Members pay an annual subscription (but we can offer subsidies). There is also a scholarship scheme for younger singers. Members are not required to own their own music as we have an extensive library.

Fill in our Contact form or email membership@englishchamberchoir.co.uk to arrange a trial rehearsal.

Passionate voices. Powerful music. Always singing.

Scholarships

We have a scholarship scheme open to young singers (typically but not exclusively recent university graduates) who are moving to London, looking to sing in a prestigious choir but may be deterred by the current high costs of living in the capital.

The scholarships offer free membership and assistance towards travel and accommodation expenses for events outside central London.

It is a long-held belief of the Choir that no-one should be excluded from singing on the grounds of cost. While the scholarship scheme is designed for new and generally younger members, those of limited means are encouraged to discuss their circumstances in confidence with our treasurer.

If you are interested please contact the artistic director Rufus Frowde: artistic.director@englishchamberchoir.co.uk.