Sing with us

Find out more about Anglia Singers, our yearly programme of concerts and how you can join us - and our next concert.

Introducing Anglia Singers

  • Friendly and enthusiastic group of singers, about 30 strong
  • Members of varying ages - past or present staff or students from the university or members of the local community
  • Rehearsals at Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford campus
  • Three main concerts a year

What we offer

  • From Bach to the Beatles, madrigals to musicals, sacred and secular music – a hugely varied and interesting programme
  • No audition necessary
  • Twilight rehearsals from 5.15-6.45pm Wednesdays plus occasional Saturday afternoons
  • Modest subscriptions - one of the lowest of any music society in the region
  • The chance to join partner choir, the Trianon Choir at well-known venues (such as Snape Maltings Concert Hall), and to join on trips to Europe with Dutch partners, L'Espérance choir

What we ask of you

  • Commitment to perform in concerts
  • Attendance at sufficient rehearsals to produce a high standard
  • The ability to read music and/or learn pieces quickly is an advantage

How to join us

See our Rehearsal dates page and just come along to an early one in the schedule! If you’d like to speak to someone first, contact the Choir Membership Secretary via email or phone (07966 550507).

Our next concert

See Forthcoming concerts for details of all our upcoming concerts.

Concert tickets are available from Anglia Singers’ Ticketline (01245 601771), from Allegro Music, Chelmsford (01245 283527) and on the door. For further details contact the Choir Secretary: email barry.crawford@sky.com or phone (01376 793066).

We are pleased to be holding an open rehearsal on Saturday 18 January to which anyone and everyone is invited. This will be a chance to sing Rossini’s Messe Solonnelle at our Spring Concert in March and of course to get to know the Anglia Singers.

If you wish to take part please download and fill in the participation form below and return to our membership secretary (details on the form).

Anglia Singers open rehearsal form

Should you like the open rehearsal and wish to continue to sing in the concert you are asked to attend a minimum of two additional rehearsals, on Saturday 22 February (2-5pm) and Wednesday 11 March (6.30-9pm), but of course you are more than welcome to attend all rehearsals. All we ask is for £10 to cover costs.