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 -December 2026
On Christmas Night: A Christmas Choral Concert in Birmingham, West Midlands
Presented by Quinborne Choir
Saturday 12 December 2026 at 7.00pm
St Faith & St Laurence Church
Junction of Balden Road and Croftdown Road
Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands B17 8RD
Quinborne Choir presents an atmospheric programme of classical and contemporary Christmas choral music, featuring:
Benjamin Britten — A Ceremony of Carols
Reena Esmail — A Winter Breviary
Bob Chilcott — On Christmas Night
The concert will also include well-known Christmas carols for audience participation.
Emily Hopper, harp
Darren Hogg, organ
Directed by Nicola Starkie
Tickets £15
Free for under-18s
Approximate running time: 1 hour 45 minutes including a 20-minute interval with refreshments
Tickets available from: [Booking details will be added shortly]
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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.
See the About us and the Join Us pages
See our page on New Members’ Night and open choir rehearsal, 2nd September 2026
Friendly New Members’ Night and open choir rehearsal Wednesday 2 September 2026.
All voice parts are welcome, and we are especially keen to meet new tenors and basses.
Please arrive from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. The rehearsal will finish at 9.30pm.
For more details see our page on New Members’ Night and open choir rehearsal.
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.
The below gives you a taster of our performances.
Please note, they are from a while back and we have grown since!
Simple Gifts (arranged Alexander L’Estrange)
Kyrie’ from the Durufle Requiem
