Quinborne Choir – Classical Choir in Birmingham: A Choir for all who love choral music in your local community
South West Birmingham
An auditioned, friendly, amateur Birmingham choir performing high-quality choral music.
Quinborne Choir is a classical choir in Birmingham, welcoming new singers through a short, friendly audition process.
Sing with Us!
New singers welcome – especially tenors and basses. We welcome confident singers and those returning to choral singing, with a short, friendly audition process.
Led by Nicola Starkie, the choir combines high musical standards with a warm, welcoming community spirit. New singers and experienced voices are equally welcome.
Classical Concert Birmingham –
“An English Summer”
Choral Concert
Come and enjoy a summer’s evening of English choral and orchestral music with Quinborne Choir and Harborne Orchestra at St Faith & St Laurence Church, Harborne, Birmingham B17 8RD.
An English Summer is a classical choir and orchestra concert in Birmingham, featuring music by George Dyson, Gustav Holst and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
The choir, directed by Nicola Starkie, will sing Dyson’s Three Songs of Courage, alongside other choral pieces accompanied by organist Darren Hogg and selected works with the Orchestra.
Conducted by John Meadows, Harborne Orchestra will perform Holst’s Moorside Suite and Coleridge-Taylor’s Bamboula.
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St Faith & St Laurence Church, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8RD
Tickets: £10 on the door; under-16s free
“An English Summer”
FAQ
What classical choir concert is on in Birmingham on 3 July 2026?
Quinborne Choir and Harborne Orchestra will perform An English Summer, a classical choral and orchestral concert in Birmingham featuring music by Dyson, Holst and Coleridge-Taylor.
Where is the concert?
The concert is at St Faith & St Laurence Church, Harborne, Birmingham B17 8RD.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are £10 on the door, with under-16s free.
Who is performing in An English Summer?
The concert features Quinborne Choir, directed by Nicola Starkie, with organist Darren Hogg, and Harborne Orchestra, conducted by John Meadows.
Join Our Classical Choir in Birmingham
Looking to join a friendly auditioned choir in Birmingham with high musical standards singing high-quality choral and classical music?
- Supportive rehearsals with guidance from an experienced conductor
- Whether you are an experienced singer or returning after a break, you will find a supportive and enjoyable environment here.
- We rehearse on Wednesday evenings (7.30–9.30pm) in Harborne.
- New singers welcome — tenors and basses especially encouraged.
- You are very welcome to come along and try a few rehearsals before deciding to join.
- If you choose to become a member, there is a short, informal audition to help place you in the right section.
Interested? Come along to a rehearsal or get in touch to find out more.
Nicola Starkie
Musical Director
Experienced choral conductor, versatile musician, singer & teacher.
Friendly & professional
Over 30 years experience
An established Birmingham choir performing a wide range of classical choral works to a high standard.
