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1st Framework (Vocal) A music/theatre company of about 135 members aged 18-84. Its aims include gathering diverse but appropriate skills for each project, respecting the narrative, the picture and the tune, providing carefully structured research and rehearsal periods, commissioning new work, and encouraging creative theatre by third age groups. |
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Abbey Road Concerts (Promoting society) |
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Addison Singers (Vocal) A number of groups which performs a wide range of music: Oratorio Choir of approximately 60 singers, Chamber Choir of 20 singers, Jazz Choir of approximately 50 singers and Jazz Ensemble of approximately 15 singers. Also classes in vocal technique. Visit the Addison Singers website |
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African Culture Arts & Sports Network (Promoting society) |
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All Saints Concert Band (Instrumental) |
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Allegri Singers (Vocal) 30 Singers aged, all age groups Visit the Allegri Singers website |
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Alyth Choral Society (Vocal) |
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Amadeus Orchestra (Instrumental) Visit the Amadeus Orchestra website |
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Amici Chamber Choir (Vocal) Chamber choir of 30, aged 20 plus. The choir performs in venues in Harrow, London, Sherborne Abbey and occasional festivals around the country. Additionally the choir aims to tour abroad on alternate years, visiting Hungary in 2001. Visit the Amici Chamber Choir website |
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Anton Bruckner Choir (Vocal) |
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Aspidistra Drawing Room Orchestra (Instrumental) |
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Assoc of British Choral Directors (CorpType) |
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Bach Choir (Vocal) Choral society of 250 members aged 17 to 75 . Makes a number of recordings and commissions. Visit the Bach Choir website |
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Baltic Travel Company (CorpType) |
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Barking and Dagenham Adult College Choir (Vocal) This mixed vocal choir has a membership of approximately thirty singers of all ages. The repertoire includes all kinds of music from classical, sacred and gospel to jazz and show songs. There are no auditions and anyone with enthusiasm for singing, ability to sing parts in tune and a commitment for regular rehearsals and concerts is welcome to join. Visit the Barking and Dagenham Adult College Choir website |
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Barnes Choir (Vocal) 80 singers with a wide age-range whose social life includes parties and a summer barbecue. Visit the Barnes Choir website |
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Barnes Music Society (Promoting society) Concert society with 170 members including an active junior section Visit the Barnes Music Society website |
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Barnet Band, The (Instrumental) Wind band of 40 ranging from children to pensioners. There are specialist groups within the band. Visit the Barnet Band, The website |
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Barnet Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) Visit the Barnet Chamber Orchestra website |
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Barnet Choral Society (Vocal) Dynamic choir of 90+ singers with a lively social dimension. Workshops are arranged for voice production, technique,etc. Visit the Barnet Choral Society website |
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Barnet Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) Very friendly, thriving orchestra of over 50 members. We rehearse term time Mondays in Hendon, North London and play three concerts a year, making sure it's enjoyable for players and audience. There are no formal auditions - come and try a couple of rehearsals and if you like us then you're welcome to join. |
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Beckenham Chorale (Vocal) A friendly choir of about 80 singers representing all age-groups. There are many fundraising and social activities. Members who play instruments may join an informal ensemble which meets regularly and plays at social and charity events. Visit the Beckenham Chorale website |
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Blackheath Choir (Vocal) 70+ singers with a wide mix of ages. The choir aims at high standards and regular attendance is required. Social functions are arranged and there is opportunity to join in other choral activities. Visit the Blackheath Choir website |
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Blackheath String Orchestra (Instrumental) |
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Bloomsbury Chamber Ensemble (Instrumental) Play challenging and exciting repertoire, performing a wide range of works for both chamber and symphony orchestra. Visit the Bloomsbury Chamber Ensemble website |
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Bloomsbury Woodwind Ensemble (Instrumental) The ensemble provides adult amateur woodwind players with the opportunity to promote and develop their musical ability and ensemble skills in a relaxed and informal setting, to build a varied repertoire of woodwind ensemble music, and to perform in public. We currently have around 20 members, including flutes, clarinets, bass clarinets, saxophones and bassoons. Visit the Bloomsbury Woodwind Ensemble website |
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Boosey and Hawkes (CorpType) |
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Bourne Singers (Vocal) |
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Brent Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) Thriving and friendly orchestra. 40+ members aged 18+ with plenty of younger players. Visit the Brent Symphony Orchestra website |
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British Clavichord Society (Promoting society) Nationwide society of clavichord enthusiasts, both amateur and professional, running events in London and beyond Visit the British Clavichord Society website |
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British Double Reed Society (Promoting society) |
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British Horn Society (Promoting society) |
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Bromley Boy Singers, The (Vocal) Visit the Bromley Boy Singers, The website |
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Bromley Ladies Barbershop Singers (Vocal) Visit the Bromley Ladies Barbershop Singers website |
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Bromley Music Society (Promoting society) Music club of 115 members aged 20-80 |
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Bromley Oecumenical Singers (Vocal) Choir of 60-plus singers with a wide age range. They perform 3 main concerts per year with full orchestra and 3 smaller events, including a Christmas Carol Service. All concert proceeds to to named charities. The Choir also administers a Bursary Fund for young musicians. Recent years' events have included concerts outside Bromley Borough, with the highlight being tours around the Continent. |
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Bromley Philharmonic Choir (Vocal) 50 singers, 18 plus. A friendly, hard working choir. |
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Bromley Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 75 players. The social life of the orchestra is informal. Visit the Bromley Symphony Orchestra website |
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BT Melodians Steel Orchestra (Instrumental) A steel orchestra of 25 members, aged 12 to over 65 years from varied social and musical backgrounds. The orchestra plays throughout London and the UK and organises numerous exchange visits overseas. Workshops are a feature of its programme. Visit the BT Melodians Steel Orchestra website |
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Camden Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) a friendly orchestra of 40 - 45 players aged 18 - 60 which works with a variety of conductors Visit the Camden Chamber Orchestra website |
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Camden Choir (Vocal) Choir of 45 over full age range. Visit the Camden Choir website |
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Cantanti Camerati Of Richmond (Vocal) Chamber choir of 36 members aged 20 - 65. Visit the Cantanti Camerati Of Richmond website |
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Canticum (Vocal) Group of 30 singers, aged 18-60. Social events such as a cabaret are organised in addition to concerts. The choir aims to enjoy itself and give pleasure to its audiences by rehearsing and performing a varied repertoire to a high standard. Visit the Canticum website |
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Carshalton Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 70 from teens to 70 plus. It celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1996/97 |
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Chance For Children (Instrumental) At Chance for Children, we have a team of professional practitioners who lead music and art programmes in different settings with the help of volunteers Our aim is to encourage participation in the arts as a way of healing and building confidence so that our participants go on to join other more formal groups. We offer the following programmes in West London: Music programme for the under 5s: Play, Sing and Move Arts groups: Children in Transition Our groups are designed to encourage participation through art, music, story making, and poetry. Programmes are organised for children's centres, school classes, youth groups, uniformed organisations, and small groups of vulnerable children: Training courses: We offer tailor made programmes for organisations wanting to work with vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. |
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Chandos Chamber Choir (Vocal) |
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Chandos Choir (Vocal) 40 members aged 23 - 76 |
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Chantage (Vocal) a very social choir, of around 40 singers, mostly aged between 18-30yrs. Visit the Chantage website |
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Chapel End Savoy Players (Vocal) We are a small friendly amateur dramatic society, based in North East London, which specialises in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Visit the Chapel End Savoy Players website |
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Chelsea Opera Group (Vocal) Chelsea Opera Group consists of 150 amateur orchestral players and chorus members, who aim to achieve the highest possible standard. There are concert performances of 3 operas a year which are regularly reviewed by critics in the National Press Visit the Chelsea Opera Group website |
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Chingford Ladies Choir (Vocal) |
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Chiswick Choir (Vocal) Friendly youngish choir of 70 members. Social activities include a Christmas Party for choir and friends and an annual dinner. The choir occasionally performs abroad, usually in the summer (e.g. Strasbourg Cathedral) Visit the Chiswick Choir website |
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Choros (Vocal) 20 members aged 25 - 40 , this group, formed in 1993, aims to perform a wide and challenging repertoire to a high standard in an exciting and original way. Concerts are presented in unusual venues with soloists taken from the choir whenever possible. Visit the Choros website |
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Chorus Mundi (Vocal) Visit the Chorus Mundi website |
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City Chamber Choir (Vocal) |
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City Of London Choir (Vocal) Choir of about 100, aged from 18 upwards. The choir has recorded for Decca, BBC Radio and Classic FM, and is in demand for other performances (recently supporting comedian Lee Evans at Wembley Arena). Visit the City Of London Choir website |
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City University Music Society (Promoting) |
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Coda Singers (Vocal) Choir of 25 singers, aged 16 plus. |
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Collegium Musicum Of London (Vocal) Choir of 30 members aged 20-50 Visit the Collegium Musicum Of London website |
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Coma (Promoting society) CoMA promotes participation in contemporary music. For information on CoMA\'s amateur contemporary music groups, music collection and other activities visit www.coma.org Visit the Coma website |
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CoMA London (Instrumental) CoMA London is an ensemble of strings, woodwind, brass, piano and percussion. The players are of mixed ability, some of a very high standard. There is a very friendly, supportive atmosphere, and we welcome new members on any instrument at any level, but not total beginners. Our aim is to play music of high quality which is accessible to amateur players, whether it is written by established composers, students, or by CoMA members. We work towards concerts - usually about three concerts a year, and often work with the composers. We have established a collaboration with the Royal Academy of Music through CoMA's Open Score Project, and every year their post-graduate composition students each write a piece for our ensemble as part of their course which we perform at a concert at the Royal Academy. Visit the CoMA London website |
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CoMA Voices (Vocal) CoMA Voices aims to develop the contemporary classical vocal repertoire accessible to amateur singers. We work mainly from music, some of which is unconventionally notated. We usually sing a capella but sometimes join forces with CoMA instrumental ensembles. The focus is on ensemble singing, performing works for large and small groups. Visit the CoMA Voices website |
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Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) 40 players of all ages Visit the Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra website |
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Crayford Manor House Choir (Vocal) |
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Crouch End Festival Chorus (Vocal) 150+ singers of all ages. A high level of commitment is required and everyone is expected to help out in running the choir. Social events are arranged. The choir is engaged regularly by promoters for concerts in UK . |
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Croydon Bach Choir (Vocal) 40 singers aged 16-70, new members very welcome in all voice parts Visit the Croydon Bach Choir website |
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Croydon Philharmonic Choir (Vocal) A mixed choir of about 120 from age 17, singing with professional orchestras and soloists in an imaginary mix of programmes. Visit the Croydon Philharmonic Choir website |
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Croydon Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 50 - 60 players aged 16 upwards Visit the Croydon Symphony Orchestra website |
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Cynth Sinclair Music Venue (Vocal) |
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Da Capo Concert Band (Instrumental) |
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Diversity (Vocal) |
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Dollis Hill House Music Trust (Promoting society) |
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Downland Chorale (Vocal) Between 60 and 70 singers, SATB, aged from early 20s. The Downland Chorale is a friendly choir which often combines a social event with a performance. Visit the Downland Chorale website |
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Dulwich Choral Society (Vocal) |
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Dulwich Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 50 members, age range early 20's - 80+ who meet weekly to rehearse a wide-ranging repertoire and give regular concerts. Visit the Dulwich Symphony Orchestra website |
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Ealing Choral Society (Vocal) 80 singers, all ages Visit the Ealing Choral Society website |
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Ealing Junior Music School (Instrumental) A Saturday school for young people aged 4-18. Courses offered include tuition on individual instruments, ensembles,choirs, Kindermusik, theory & aural classes Visit the Ealing Junior Music School website |
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Ealing Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) Good independent amateur orchestra with a friendly atmosphere Visit the Ealing Symphony Orchestra website |
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Ealing Youth Orchestra (Instrumental) Visit the Ealing Youth Orchestra website |
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East London Chorus (Vocal) Lively group of 40 singers of all ages. Occasional Foreign tours. 25th season 1996-7. 25th Birthday concert (including new commissioned work) in November 1997 |
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East London Late Starters Orchestra (Instrumental) |
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Eastcote Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 80 men and women of all age groups. A friendly community choir for the people of Eastcote, Ruislip, Ickenham and surrounding districts with extra mural activities which have included visits to Haughley, Suffolk & Broadstairs, madrigal and carol singing plus exchange visits with a French choir. Visit the Eastcote Choral Society website |
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Eclectic Voices (Vocal) Mixed voice chamber choir, music from many traditions including classical, jazz, folk, gospel. Main choir and workshop group. Visit the Eclectic Voices website |
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Eltham Choral Society (Vocal) 70 singers aged 17 - 70. An active, enthusiastic society that arranges workshops to improve singing techniques, social events and occasional visits abroad Visit the Eltham Choral Society website |
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Elysian Concert Society (Vocal) |
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Elysian Singers Of London (Vocal) 35 singers aged 21-35. The choir makes commercial recordings Visit the Elysian Singers Of London website |
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Enfield Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) |
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Enfield Choral Society (Vocal) 100 singers from students to senior citizens. This friendly choir derives great enjoyment from singing and seeks to maintain high standards |
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English Baroque Choir (Vocal) Choir of 75 singers with a reputation for high quality performances in the UK and overseas. New members welcome. Occasional opportunities for members to undertake solo roles. Visit the English Baroque Choir website |
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English Chamber Choir (Vocal) 40-50 singers expanding occasionally for larger scale concerts, aged 16-65. We undertake 10-15 outside concerts in a year and feature in film and television music. Visit the English Chamber Choir website |
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Esterhazy Singers (Vocal) Visit the Esterhazy Singers website |
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Exmoor Singers (Vocal) Exmoor Singers of London is one of the UK\'s finest amateur choirs and regularly performs in prestigious venues in London and further afield. Accolades awarded the choir have included Sainsbury\'s Mixed Voice Choir of the Year, first prize at two international choral festivals, and a four-star review in The Times. The choir’s activities are extremely varied, with repertoire ranging from renaissance to newly commissioned works, and from small-scale unaccompanied performances to major choral works with orchestra to collaborations with rock bands. Recording projects and broadcasts have included BBC Songs of Praise, BBC Electric Proms, BBC Radio 3, Classic FM, a soundtrack for a film, album tracks with rock bands Bloc Party and Snow Patrol, an art-sound installation for The National Trust, and two CDs for The Tablet magazine ‘My Kind of Hymn’ and ‘My Kind of Carol. The choir is working on a trilogy of CDs evolving from the group’s ‘sounds: voices of our time’ programme to promote the music of living composers through dedicated concerts and recordings. Visit the Exmoor Singers website |
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Felicitas (Vocal) Choir of 17 voices. Felicitas concentrates on early music, mainly a capella. Visit the Felicitas website |
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Feltham Choral Society (Vocal) A small, friendly society of approximately 30 singers, who perform in local churches. New members always welcome. Visit the Feltham Choral Society website |
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Festival Chorus (Vocal) A choir of around 100 members of all ages which has just celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary. New members are always welcome, whatever their ability or experience, and there are no auditions. Visit the Festival Chorus website |
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Finchley Chamber Choir (Vocal) Chamber choir of 32 singers. There are regular opportunities for solo work. Visit the Finchley Chamber Choir website |
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Finchley Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) 40 plus players aged 16 - 65. A friendly orchestra performing a much wider repertoire than its name might suggest, normally with leading younger soloists, to high standards and enthusiastic audiences. Each season it gives a number of concerts with Finchley Chamber Choir Visit the Finchley Chamber Orchestra website |
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Finchley Children's Music Group (Vocal) This highly versatile children's choir has: Beginners (from 5 years), Junior choir (from 7 years), Intermediate choir (from 8 years), Senior choir (up to 18), Chamber choir (soprano,alto, tenor and bass 15 - 18 years). FCMG was founded in 1958. If offers musical and vocal skills development, work shops, foreign tours, a residential summer school and the opportunity to take part in frequent concert performances and recordings. Visit the Finchley Children's Music Group website |
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Finchley Choral Society (Vocal) An 70-strong choir which is an established part of musical life in Barnet. Enables singers of all abilities to enjoy giving high quality choral performances. Visit the Finchley Choral Society website |
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Forest Philharmonic Society (Instrumental) |
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Fulham & Hammersmith Choral Society (Vocal) 80 singers aged 20 + Visit the Fulham & Hammersmith Choral Society website |
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Fulham Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) Orchestra of 70 members aged 18-70 with an average age of 35. Visit the Fulham Symphony Orchestra website |
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Gander Music Limited (Promoting society) |
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Gilbert & Sullivan Society (Promoting society) Non-performing appreciation society, London, Nationwide and overseas. Regular events, research facilities, publication (Gilbert & Sullivan News) three issues per year |
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Goldsmiths Choral Union (Vocal) 120 singers aged 20 - 75 Visit the Goldsmiths Choral Union website |
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Greenwich Youth Band (Instrumental) |
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Grove Singers (Vocal) |
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Hackney Singers (Vocal) Lively, relaxed group of 120 singers open to all members of the community aged 18 upwards. Social events include an annual Barn Dance. Visit the Hackney Singers website |
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Hal Leonard (Europe) (CorpType) |
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Hamilton Ringers (Instrumental) Visit the Hamilton Ringers website |
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Hampstead Chamber Choir (Vocal) Long-standing choir of about 30 singers |
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Hampton Choral Society (Vocal) 80 singers aged 25 - 70 Visit the Hampton Choral Society website |
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Hanover Choir (Vocal) 30 singers. Minimum age is 18 - 70! The choir organises singing weekends and social events Visit the Hanover Choir website |
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Happy Wanderers, The (Instrumental) |
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Harrow Choral Society (Vocal) Thriving choir of over 120 singers from student age upwards. Programme includes voice training, tours abroad and social events. A training choir, 'Singing for Starters' is run to help those with less experience. Visit the Harrow Choral Society website |
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Harrow Concert Band (Instrumental) |
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Harrow Harmony (Vocal) A friendly mixed group of about 50 adult singers who meet to sing a very varied repertoire of music including folk songs, songs from the shows, spitiuals, short choral classics and modern popular songs. The emphasis is on enjoyment and enthusiasm and having fun making music. Visit the Harrow Harmony website |
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Harrow Philharmonic Choir (Vocal) Aspiring choir of 90 - 100 singers from 17 - 82. The choir has given concerts in Germany and France on exchange schemes.. |
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Harrow Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 50 players with a broad age-range Visit the Harrow Symphony Orchestra website |
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Havering Singers (Vocal) A choir of approximately 85 members of mixed musical abilities. |
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Hayes (Kent) Philharmonic Society (Vocal) 50 - 60 singers aged 20 - 75 |
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Hayes Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 32 players from all age ranges Visit the Hayes Symphony Orchestra website |
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Hendon Music Society (Promoting society) Long established concert society with 180 members, which offers highly varied concerts & aims to introduce new listeners to Classical music Visit the Hendon Music Society website |
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Highgate Choral Society (Vocal) 170 singers aged between 20 and 70. The choir organises social events, visits abroad and one workshop per year Visit the Highgate Choral Society website |
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Hill Singers (Vocal) An accomplished and friendly choir comprising 25 mixed voices in the 25 - 70 age range. The choir is aptly named after Wimbledon Hill, one of the highest roads in the borough and the choir aims for a high standard of performance. Over the past 50 years, the choir has enjoyed association with many famous names, including Sir Colin Davis, who conducted the choir from 1952-54. Among the list of distinguished soloists who have appeared with the Hill Singers are Brian Kay, Felicity Lott and Rogers Covey Crump Visit the Hill Singers website |
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Hillingdon Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 135, age range 20-80. A cheerful, friendly group with at least one activity each term. Foreign tours are arranged, we visited France in 2001, and are currently planning a tour for 2003. |
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Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra (Instrumental) 70 plus players aged 18-75 Visit the Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra website |
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Hogarth Singers (Vocal) Choir of 40-50 singers covering a wide age-range. Very friendly. As well as their regular formal concerts, with orchestra, organ or piano, in the summer term the choir has repertoire/vocal workshop sessions. Visit the Hogarth Singers website |
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Hounslow Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 30 players, over 16. Augmented with students for larger works Visit the Hounslow Symphony Orchestra website |
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HRGB inc. HRGB Promotions Ltd (Instrumental) Visit the HRGB inc. HRGB Promotions Ltd website |
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IAMA (CorpType) |
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Ilford Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 50 singers of the full age range. New members are needed, especially men. |
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Imperial College Choir & Orchestra (Vocal) 100-150 members, wide repertoire, very enjoyable. Good standard of performance with excellent social side. Choir organised by dedicated student community Visit the Imperial College Choir & Orchestra website |
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Impromptu (Vocal) |
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Islington Choral Society (Vocal) 110 singers representing a wide age-range which aims to achieve high standards with singers of all abilities. Enthusiasm and commitment are important leading to a sense of achievement which is both pleasurable and rewarding. Visit the Islington Choral Society website |
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ISM (CorpType) |
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John Lewis Partnership Music Soc. (Vocal) Choir of 80 singers. VOICES IN PARTNERSHIP, choir of 80. THE CAVENDISH SINGERS, chamber choir of 25. THE CAVENDISH ENSEMBLE, chamber orchestra. |
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John Ruskin Choral Society (Vocal) 45 singers of all ages. |
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Joyful Company Of Singers (Vocal) Chamber choir of 30-40 Visit the Joyful Company Of Singers website |
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Jubilate Choir (Vocal) A chamber choir about 30 - 35 strong. Members mostly live in the London Boroughs of Croydon and Bromley. The choir organises concerts, training and outside engagements. Visit the Jubilate Choir website |
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Jubilate Ladies Choir (Vocal) Jubilate Ladies Choir is a fun and friendly ladies' choir of about 40 singers based in West London. Our aim is to have fun singing for ourselves and other people's pleasure. We do around three to four concerts a year but also enter competitions such as the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts and local music festivals. From time to time, we have vacancies in one or more sections of the choir. If this is the case, we hold a rehearsal especially for potential new members. Visit the Jubilate Ladies Choir website |
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Just A Cappella (Vocal) |
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Kallaway Ltd (Promoting society) |
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Kensington & Chelsea Music Society (Promoting society) Long established concert society with 120 members, presenting a season of Chamber Music recitals, monthly, from October to May. Visit the Kensington & Chelsea Music Society website |
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Kensington Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) Chamber orchestra of 35-40 members. Visit the Kensington Chamber Orchestra website |
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Kensington Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 60 plus players aged 21-45. The average age is 30. The Kensington Symphony Orchestra, with its occasional off-shoots Kensington Opera and Kensington Sinfonietta, aims for high standards and often tackles works beyond the scope and resources normally associated with local groups. There is a sociable atmosphere Visit the Kensington Symphony Orchestra website |
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Kew Sinfonia (Instrumental) |
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Kew Wind Orchestra (Instrumental) The multi award-winning Kew Wind Orchestra is one of Britain's top amateur wind orchestras. Formed in 1984, KWO is renowned for its popular and challenging repertoire of symphonic, classical and jazz music. Visit the Kew Wind Orchestra website |
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Kingston Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) |
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Kingston Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 125 with a wide range of singers from students to pensioners. Visit the Kingston Choral Society website |
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Kingston Orpheus Society (Vocal) |
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Kingston Philharmonia (Instrumental) |
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Kitsch in Sync (Vocal) |
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Knack Singers (Vocal) |
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Lambeth Ladies Choir (Vocal) |
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Lambeth Orchestra (Instrumental) 65 players of all ages. The society promotes its own concerts and plays for choral societies Visit the Lambeth Orchestra website |
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Laudemus! (Vocal) |
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Lawyers' Music (Vocal) Combined choir, chamber choir and orchestra with 250 members in total Visit the Lawyers' Music website |
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Lewisham Choral Society (Vocal) 80 +singers wide age range Visit the Lewisham Choral Society website |
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Lloyds Choir (Vocal) A mixed voice choir of 30-40 singers, rising to 50-60 for major concerts. The choir has been established for nearly 90 years. It originally consisted mainly of those connected with the Lloyd’s insurance market, but now draws its members from all over the City of London and beyond. Visit the Lloyds Choir website |
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London Cantorial Singers (Vocal) |
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London Chamber Group (Instrumental) |
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London Charity Orchestra (Instrumental) The London Charity Orchestra was established in February 1999 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of London's premier amateur orchestras. Players include professional musicians, music students and experienced amateurs. All musicians are brought together by their desire to make a contribution to charitable causes, giving their time and talent for the love and promotion of music. In April 2003 the LCO launched LCO in the Community providing musicians with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in school's and the community Visit the London Charity Orchestra website |
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London Chorus, The (Vocal) 130 singers aged 18-65. A busy and versatile choir which performs at all the main concert venues, including singing at the Proms, and other live broadcasts. Occasional overseas tours, and visits to venues outside London for festivals and other concerts. Visit the London Chorus, The website |
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London Concert Choir (Vocal) 120 singers Visit the London Concert Choir website |
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London Concord Singers (Vocal) 30 singers Visit the London Concord Singers website |
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London Docklands Singers (Vocal) London Docklands Singers Founded 1992, concert choir of 40-60 singers aged c. 20 - 65 performing mainly in Docklands and East London. Known for high artistic standard with professional orchestra/organist at concerts, as well as an especially friendly and welcoming atmosphere - join us at the pub after rehearsals. Visit the London Docklands Singers website |
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London Forest Choir (Vocal) 70 singers aged 17 upwards, who enjoy a choir-related social life Visit the London Forest Choir website |
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London Gay Symph Orchestra (Instrumental) Full symphony orchestra of 80-90 players, most of whom are gay men and women, aged 18 and more Visit the London Gay Symph Orchestra website |
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London Jing Kun Opera Association (Vocal) |
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London Medical Orchestra (Instrumental) |
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London Oriana Choir (Vocal) Mixed choir of 80-100 members. One or two foreign tours a year Visit the London Oriana Choir website |
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London Orpheus Choir (Vocal) 60 singers aged 18-60. Visit the London Orpheus Choir website |
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London Philharmonic Choir (Vocal) Choir of 120 plus members from age 18 singing with the London Philharmonic and other major orchestras in exciting and varied concerts, galas, international broadcasts and recordings. Visit the London Philharmonic Choir website |
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London Phoenix Orchestra (Instrumental) 50 players from 18 upwards Visit the London Phoenix Orchestra website |
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London Pro Arte Choir (Vocal) A friendly 70 member mixed voice choir based in Mill Hill that enjoys singing a wide repertoire including major oratorios and modern music to a high standard. Three concerts per year are performed with professional musicians as well as a weekend in Europe. The choir is very sociable and actively works for charitable causes. Visit the London Pro Arte Choir website |
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London Repertoire Orchestra (Instrumental) 30 players from late teens to seventies. Orchestral repertoire is rehearsed & soloists play through concertos prior to performance elsewhere. Visit the London Repertoire Orchestra website |
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London Ripieno Society (Vocal) 40 voices, aged 25-50 years Visit the London Ripieno Society website |
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London Second Chance Choir (Vocal) |
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London Sitar Ensemble (Instrumental) |
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London Welsh Chorale (Vocal) Mixed choir of approximately 80 voices. Visit the London Welsh Chorale website |
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London Welsh Male Voice Choir (Vocal) |
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Lucas Wind Ensemble (Instrumental) About 20 players aged 18 to 60, giving concerts principally in the South East and also tours in UK and Europe |
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Manor Light Opera (Vocal) Visit the Manor Light Opera website |
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Mary Maddison (Vocal) |
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Medici Choir (Vocal) A lively group of over sixty singers aged 18-60 plus but mainly in the 25–40 age range. Concerts are varied and mixed with other instrumentalists. The choir has performed in Paris, Prague, Venice and Berlin and will be singing in Rome in 2007. Visit the Medici Choir website |
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Meljon Singers (Vocal) We are a 26-strong SATB choir based in the London Borough of Redbridge. 2004 is The Meljon Singers' 14th season. Visit the Meljon Singers website |
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Mill Hill Music Club (Promoting society) Visit the Mill Hill Music Club website |
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Morden Park Choral Society (Vocal) 35 singers with a wide range of activities. |
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Morris Philharmonic (Instrumental) |
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Music and Memories (Promoting) |
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Music By The Commons (Promoting society) St. John\'s Church, Spencer Hill, SW19 4NZ. Cost £12 (£10 concessions) 18 or younger and pupils free. 11 concerts this season. Visit the Music By The Commons website |
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Music for the Blind & Disabled Trust Band (Instrumental) |
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Music Illuminated (Instrumental) |
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Music Makers, The (Vocal) Choir of 16 Singers, aged approx. 35-65 |
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Music Sales Ltd (CorpType) |
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Musicians Benevolent Fund/RVW Trust (CorpType) |
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National Westminster City Chorus (Vocal) A friendly mixed choir of 80+ singers of all ages. Forthcoming concerts season in 2009 season will include music by Gabrieli, Handel, Finzi, Elgar, Holst, spirituals, carols and folksongs, at venues including Christ Church Spitalfields, St Botoloph’s- without- Bishopsgate and Southwark Cathedral. We welcome new singers in all voice ranges. If you enjoy singing and can attend rehearsal regularly, then come and give us a try! There are no auditions: some choral singing experience and some sight- reading ability would be an advantage but is not essential as all works to be performed are thoroughly rehearsed over the course of each term. Visit the National Westminster City Chorus website |
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New Essex Choral Society (Vocal) 60 singers of all ages. The choir holds a social activity each term (e.g. quiz evening, barn dance). |
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New London Chamber Choir (Vocal) Choir of about 30 members, though numbers vary with repertoire. Visit the New London Chamber Choir website |
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New London Children's Choir (Vocal) Children's choir of 300, subdivided into smaller choirs, age-range 8 - 18. Undertakes professional engagements tours, etc.. |
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New London Singers (Vocal) Chamber choir of around 36 people aged 20 - 55, but with no set age limit. There is an emphasis on social as well as musical enjoyment. Visit the New London Singers website |
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Nonesuch Orchestra (Instrumental) A small string orchestra, players aged 18-80, many past or present music teachers. Winner of two BT/NFMS Innovation Awards. Particularly suited to players of a high playing standard who want specifically to explore the string repertoire. Regular attendance is essential Visit the Nonesuch Orchestra website |
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Nonsuch Singers (Vocal) A choir of 30-35 members (average age 30). Visit the Nonsuch Singers website |
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North London Chorus (Vocal) Friendly sociable choir with 70+ members aged 20-60, members are involved in fund raising. Visit the North London Chorus website |
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North London Colourstrings Centre (Instrumental) |
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North London Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) About 50 players aged 18+. A friendly and popular orchestra, playing to large audiences, and often using leading young soloists Visit the North London Symphony Orchestra website |
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Northwood Choral Society (1) Visit the Northwood Choral Society website |
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Norwood Green Choral Society (Vocal) |
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Opus XVI (Instrumental) |
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Orchestras Australia (CorpType) |
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Orlando Chamber Choir (Vocal) A small and friendly London choir which performs regularly in major Central London venues to critical acclaim. While specialising in Renaissance and Baroque music the choir has succeeded in building a varied repertoire stretching over five centuries - including a cappella music and more ambitious works in co-operation with professional soloists and instrumentalists. The choir consists of 30-40 enthusiastic amateur musicians. Most have had singing lessons or vocal training and many performwith other choirs as well. Visit the Orlando Chamber Choir website |
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Orpington Chorale, The (Vocal) Choir of 60 singers of a wide age range. The Choir aims to sing music to a high standard which is enjoyed by both audiences and Choir. The Choir is keen to recruit new members of all voice parts, particularly young adult singers. Visit the Orpington Chorale, The website |
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Orpington Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) A friendly orchestra of approximately 28 players aged 18+. The Orchestra gives three concerts of popular and classical music a year in its main venue at All Saints, Bark Hart Road, Orpington. It is always looking for players of a reasonable standard, especially strings, subject to vacancies. Rehearsals are at the Church of Unity, Rye Crescent, Orpington. |
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Pandit Ram Sahai Foundation (Promoting society) |
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Parliament Choir (Vocal) Choir of 60-70 members. |
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Philbeach (Vocal) Visit the Philbeach website |
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Philharmonia Chorus Ltd (Vocal) Visit the Philharmonia Chorus Ltd website |
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Plumstead Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 28-30 enthusiastic singers aged 17 - 70. There are also many social activities. Visit the Plumstead Choral Society website |
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Portobello Orchestra (Instrumental) A friendly, sociable orchestra based in the Ladbroke Grove/Notting Hill area. New players welcome - string and brass players required Visit the Portobello Orchestra website |
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Purcell Singers, The (Vocal) |
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Putney Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 60 singers, aged 30 -70, which combines with City Philharmonic Society for larger works |
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Queens Park Singers (Vocal) Visit the Queens Park Singers website |
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Questors Choir (Vocal) |
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Really Big Chorus, The (Vocal) Visit the Really Big Chorus, The website |
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Regent Brass (Instrumental) |
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Rehearsal Orchestra, The (Instrumental) |
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Renaissance Singers (London) (Vocal) 26 singers aged 20-50. The choir undertakes one summer tour (1994 Germany, 1995 Ireland) and two weekends away a year which are social and rehearsal. Other ad hoc events include dinners, small group singing, etc. Visit the Renaissance Singers (London) website |
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Rhinegold Publishing Ltd (CorpType) |
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Richmond Concert Society (Promoting society) A concert-promoting society with 400 members aged 20-80, featuring a wide range of artists. Visit the Richmond Concert Society website |
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Richmond Orchestra (Instrumental) 50 players aged 25 plus Visit the Richmond Orchestra website |
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Ripley Recitals (Promoting society) |
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Rowantree Choir (Vocal) A mixed choir of nearly 60 members, of all ages Visit the Rowantree Choir website |
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Royal Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 200 singers. Visit the Royal Choral Society website |
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Royal Orch. Soc. For Amateur Music. (Instrumental) The orchestra, founded in 1872, has 40-50 players aged 18-80 and welcomes experienced amateur orchestral players. Wide age range Visit the Royal Orch. Soc. For Amateur Music. website |
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Saint Bartholomew's Orchestra (Instrumental) A chamber-size orchestra founded in 1973 Visit the Saint Bartholomew's Orchestra website |
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Saint Peter's Singers (Vocal) St Peter's Singers is an independent chamber choir of around 35 voices based in Hammersmith W6. Our repertoire is wide, ranging from mediaeval to modern, both sacred and secular. Visit the Saint Peter's Singers website |
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Salomon Orchestra (Instrumental) Symphony orchestra of 85 players aged 20-50. There is no age limit |
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Share Music (Instrumental) |
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Sidcup Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) Orchestra of 50+ players aged 18-60 Visit the Sidcup Symphony Orchestra website |
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Sine Nomine Singers (Vocal) Choir of 24 singers, aged 20 - 60 +. Vocal quality not age, important. Friendly group with a 40 year history of high musical standards. Visit the Sine Nomine Singers website |
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Sirens (Vocal) |
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Society of Recorder Players (Instrumental) Visit the Society of Recorder Players website |
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Sounds Good Multimedia (Instrumental) |
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Sounds Underground (Promoting society) |
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South London Community Music (Instrumental) Visit the South London Community Music website |
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South London Singers (Vocal) Choir of 40 singers. Social events include Barbecues and Quiz Evenings Visit the South London Singers website |
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South West Essex Choir (Vocal) Choir of 100 plus Visit the South West Essex Choir website |
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South West London Choral Society (Vocal) 60 singers over 18 Visit the South West London Choral Society website |
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Spelthorne Young Voices (Vocal) |
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Spring Park Choral Society (Vocal) Mixed choir of 40 singers. All ages. |
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St Bartholomew's Hospital Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 300 singers. SATB |
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St Paul's (Knightsbridge) Festival Choir (Vocal) A West End 100-strong choral society, which performs its concerts in the famous St. Paul's Knightsbridge Church, welcomes new members. Visit the St Paul's (Knightsbridge) Festival Choir website |
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St Pauls Cathedral Chorus (Vocal) |
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St. Clement's Wind Ensemble (Instrumental) |
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Stanmore Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 80, aged 20 - 75 |
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Stoneleigh Choral Society (Vocal) About 70 singers of all ages. A lively, sociable choir which aims to actively work for the community |
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Streatham Festival Association (Promoting society) |
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Streetwise Opera (Vocal) Visit the Streetwise Opera website |
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Sutton House Music Society (Promoting society) A concert-promoting society which features a wide range of chamber music concerts at East London's oldest house, owned by the National Trust. Concert-goers can combine hearing first-rate music with attractive, friendly surroundings Visit the Sutton House Music Society website |
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Sutton Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 40 plus players of a broad age range Visit the Sutton Symphony Orchestra website |
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Symphonic Wind Orch of North London (Instrumental) |
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Tallis Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) 20 players aged 18-65, primarily a string orchestra performing to a high standard. Most concerts take place out of London |
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Teddington Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 70, all ages. Social activities include Xmas and Spring Parties, Barn Dance, participation in local musical events Visit the Teddington Choral Society website |
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Thames Philharmonic Choir (Vocal) Choir of 100 singers aged 20 - 70. Exchange concerts with a German choir, out-of-town concerts, parties and social events are organised regularly. Visit the Thames Philharmonic Choir website |
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Thomas Tallis Society (Vocal) About 40 singers aged 20-60. A high standard is required because there are a limited number of rehearsals. Outside engagements, often in places of historical interest. |
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Trinity Orchestra (Instrumental) Symphony orchestra with 40-plus members. Includes professional players, music teachers, and the best local amateur musicians aged 18+. Aims to achieve consistently high standard of performance. Visit the Trinity Orchestra website |
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Tudor Orchestra (Instrumental) Tudor Orchestra is a long-established and friendly community orchestra based in North Finchley, open to amateur musicians of all levels of ability. The orchestra provides a friendly and supportive environment for musicians to develop their skills, and prides itself on its adventurous programming. We would particularly welcome new string players - no audition. Visit the Tudor Orchestra website |
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Twickenham Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 100 members aged 18-65. We usually have 2 or 3 social events a year, e.g. quiz night, Barn Dance, Dinner, summer picnic. Concerts have also been given in the Albert Hall and Guildford Cathedral. Visit the Twickenham Choral Society website |
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Uxbridge Choral Society (Vocal) 50-60 singers, aged 17 and over. We are a friendly society, undertaking various social activities, and welcome new members of all voice ranges. We are seeking to improve our standards and are not afraid to try new works. Visit the Uxbridge Choral Society website |
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Valentine Singers, The (Vocal) Choir of 60 - 70 representing all ages Visit the Valentine Singers, The website |
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Vasari Singers (Vocal) Chamber choir of approximately 20-40 singers. The group make regular recordings and frequently commission works. Visit the Vasari Singers website |
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West Barnes Singers (Vocal) Choir of about 60 adult members open to all levels of experience. Visit the West Barnes Singers website |
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West London Barbershop Harmony Club (Vocal) |
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West London Sinfonia (Instrumental) Orchestra of 60 members Visit the West London Sinfonia website |
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Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra (Instrumental) |
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Whitehall Choir (Vocal) 70 singers aged 20-70 but no limits! Visit the Whitehall Choir website |
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Whitehall Orchestra (Instrumental) 50 players aged 18 - 70. The orchestra of the Civil Service Visit the Whitehall Orchestra website |
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Whitton Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 30 or more singers aged 20-60. We are a friendly choir and enjoy singing together and making music Visit the Whitton Choral Society website |
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Wimbledon Chamber Choir (Vocal) A friendly chamber choir - formerly known as Music in Morden - of about 20 singers of various ages. As well as regular concerts in south-west London, there are occasional opportunities to sing church music liturgically. One concert each summer is out of town, providing the possibility of a pleasant weekend away. Other informal social events. Visit the Wimbledon Chamber Choir website |
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Wimbledon Choral Society (Vocal) Choir of 150 with ages ranging from students to senior citizens. Singers of BBC's World Cup theme 1998 Visit the Wimbledon Choral Society website |
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Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) 60 players, all ages Visit the Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra website |
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Winchmore String Orchestra (Instrumental) About 25 string players from all age groups. A friendly orchestra that aims for a high standard of ensemble playing. Visit the Winchmore String Orchestra website |
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Woodford Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) A friendly amateur orchestra with 35 - 40 players of all ages Visit the Woodford Symphony Orchestra website |
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Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra (Instrumental) |
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Youth Music Centre, The (Instrumental) Visit the Youth Music Centre, The website |
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Zemel Choir (Vocal) A Jewish choir of 40-50 singers aged 18-70ish. Concerts usually held on Sundays. The choir tours extensively, e.g. to Eastern Europe, Israel and U.S.A. and participates in music festivals. There is an active social life. Visit the Zemel Choir website |
