Join a choir!
Reading is home to a multitude of choirs, all filling their own unique niche in the choral community - and they're always on the lookout for new voices to join them. From traditional choral singing to contemporary songs, from community choirs to those with a very clear focus, from adults to children, if you want to find the Reading choir for you, you've come to the right place!
Find the choirs looking for new members from the following list:
She+ Choir Reading
She+ Choir Reading is a cooperative choir.
We sing our own arrangements and make decisions collaboratively.
We welcome all women (whether cisgender or trans), non-binary and gender queer people and actively strive to offer a welcoming, safe space for anyone with these identities who wants to sing with us.
(Just to note that currently our arrangements use the vocal ranges of alto, mezzo-soprano and soprano.)
All members are free to have as much or as little involvement in the organisation of She+ Choir as they want, but everyone needs to share our values of cooperation and collaboration. The choir is open to and encourages active participation from all members, from leading the physical and vocal warm up to conducting and arranging songs or organising gigs. We try to foster a non-judgemental and open space where everyone feels able to have a go, regardless of experience.
Remember, if you can sing in the shower, you can sing in our choir.
We rehearse on Thursdays at the Rising Sun Arts Centre - FIND OUT MORE
The Barberettes invite you to come and have a go at singing a capella!
Fancy a sing? Join in the fun with The Barberettes – a friendly ladies a cappella chorus in Earley, Wokingham.
The Barberettes are an award winning, versatile and vibrant group of singers who sing in four part a cappella harmony and Barbershop styles. We are an entertaining chorus with a wide repertoire of popular and seasonal songs including ballads, pop, barbershop and some just plain fun. We have performed at all kinds of events, from Christmas dinners and craft fairs to weddings and retirement parties.
We meet Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 10pm. Come along any week and give it a go!
- Visit our website for more information: the-barberettes.co.uk
- Or email: thebarberettes@gmail.com
Universal Voices
Universal Voices is a community choir for children aged 7-11, directed by Dr Rebecca Berkley and a team of student volunteers from the University of Reading's Institute of Education.
We provide an excellent choral education to all children in the Reading area, where they will play fun musicianship games, learn and sing a variety of repertoire selected from a wide range of different cultures, and learn musicianship. We rehearse Wednesdays during term time, 16:00 - 17:30 in Building L29 of the University's London Road campus.
- Register your child for their place by completing the Universal Voices Application form
- Contact universalvoices@reading.ac.uk for more information
Reading Male Voice Choir are actively looking for new singers.
One of the premier male choirs of the south of England, every year Reading Male Voice Choir raises thousands of pounds for local charities across a wide area with a concert every month. And they're activley looking for new members.
- To express interest please email secretary@rmvc.net
Lower Voices Wanted for Thames Valley Gay Chorus
TVGC is a dedicated LGBTQ+ choir based in Reading. We sing SATB and are looking for tenors and bases to join us.
Everyone is welcome, all we ask if that you share in our values and continue to foster a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community who love to sing.
If you're interested in 2 free taster sessions, message us at thamesvalleygaychorus@gmail.com
Reading Bach Choir
Reading Bach Choir needs you! Especially if you sing tenor or bass...
We are one of the leading amateur choirs in Berkshire, and are looking for singers with a high standard of singing and musicianship, who are interested in challenging themselves musically in a friendly and aspirational environment, led by our Music Director Daniel Mahoney.
If that sounds like you, please come and join us for a few rehearsals to try us out. If you enjoy the experience and want to stay with us, we will arrange a short audition.
We sing music of all eras, from Byrd and Palestrina to contemporary composers such as Judith Bingham and Peter Maxwell Davies. Based in Caversham, we perform 4 concerts a year at venues around Reading, including Douai Abbey.
For more information, have a look at the FAQs on our website
Berkshire Music Trust Choirs
Calling all singers! If you enjoy singing, we have a choir for you. From age five to adults, Berkshire Music Trust runs a whole host of choirs at our centre in Reading, at all levels. Our Music Centre choirs are open to all, and give everyone the opportunity to enjoy singing together. For more serious singers, we offer three auditioned youth choirs for different age groups.
For further information and to join please visit our website.