Sing Winchester is an a cappella world music choir which started in January 2009.  We sing folk songs from around the world, usually in 3 or 4-part harmony and in their original language.  We currently have about 25 members.

Jac, who runs the choir, has a background in music and is passionate about sharing good tunes with others!  She taught choirs at University and has always enjoyed arranging music and singing in groups.

The aim of Sing Winchester is to bring the joy of singing world music songs to anyone who wants to join in - beginners, seasoned choir goers, men, women, all ages and all abilities.  The atmosphere is light-hearted, friendly and very productive!

Where, what time and how much?

Rehearsals are in St Mark’s Church, Olivers Battery Road South, Winchester, SO22 4EU.

7.00-9.00pm Fridays.

£4.00 per week if paid weekly and a discounted rate if the term is paid for in advance.

What happens at a rehearsal?

A session starts with some gentle physical and vocal warm ups which are done together as a group.   The group is then divided into sections - usually a top section for women who like to sing in a higher range, a middle section for those who sing a little lower, a women’s bass section for women who have a lower range and a separate section for the men.   For each section, Jac sings the part in small chunks until it is learnt.   In general two or three songs are worked on in each session with a break (and biscuits!) half way through.   No music is given out so you don’t have to be able to read music to join the choir.  Lyrics are given out with phonetic pronunciations for most songs.

How to join

We are taking on new members.  Contact Jac if you would like to join or have any questions.
Email: jac@singwinchester.com
Phone or text: 07941 246685