Sing With Us

We combine musical excellence with a warm, welcoming community for singers and audiences alike.

Why Join Highgate Choral Society? 

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Although we are a large choir, we are also a friendly one and we are always looking for new talent to come and join our ranks.

Singing with others is known to improve your breathing, your mood and your general wellbeing. Come along and see how you feel after your first session.

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Rehearsals

When we rehearse

We rehearse every Monday evening from 7.30pm-9.30pm

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Where we rehearse

Hallion Hall, Senior Building,
La Sainte Union School,
53 Croftdown Road,
London NW5 1EL (Entrance opposite York Rise)

 

TESTIMONIALS

‘I have sung with HCS since 1998 and have loved every minute. I have learnt so much beautiful music in a supportive non judgemental atmosphere. Our new conductor is continuing this tradition while significantly improving our technical expertise which is very satisfying.’

Membership 

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We have an annual membership subscription. We offer reduced rates for students, younger singers and those on low income.

You may attend up to three taster rehearsals before deciding whether to join the Choir.

For more details about membership contact our Membership Secretary.

Membership queries
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FAQs

Simple answers to common queries.

  • All are welcome to come along to 2-3 rehearsals to see if they like the choir. If you decide to join then we will help you to set up a time to meet with our MD, Sam so he can offer help and advice. This will involve the MD hearing your voice to advise on the best voice part for you, or to discuss with you the amount of repertoire we get through in a term, and how you could be supported if you are out of practice at reading music.

  • Rehearsals are held in Hallion Hall, Senior Building, La Sainte Union School, 53 Croftdown Road, London NW5 1EL (entrance opposite York Rise).

  • We rehearse weekly on a Monday evening between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. As the rehearsal starts at 7.30pm, it is best to arrive a little earlier.

  • Our annual subscription is £300. We offer reduced membership rates for students, younger singers and those on low income. Contact our Membership Secretary singwithhcs@hcschoir.com for more information.

  • If you are not sure which section to sing with, come along and see where you are most comfortable, you will be able to set up a voice review with our director Sam. He will guide you.

  • Sight reading helps but is not an absolute requirement of the choir and there are lots of rehearsal aids  available on our members page.