Join a classical choir in Birmingham
A choir for all who love choral music in your local community
Join a classical choir in Birmingham – Quinborne Choir is a friendly, auditioned choir welcoming new singers.
Based in Harborne, we perform a wide range of classical choral music to a high standard, with supportive weekly rehearsals led by an experienced musical director.
We welcome confident singers and those returning to choral singing, with a short and informal audition process.
Tenors and basses are especially encouraged to get in touch.
Quinborne Choir is an auditioned amateur choir based in Harborne, bringing together singers from across Birmingham and the surrounding areas, including Quinton, Bearwood, Edgbaston and Halesowen.
Our members share a love of classical choral music and enjoy rehearsing regularly, developing their singing, and performing concerts together throughout the year.
If you’re looking for a local Birmingham choir where you can sing to a high standard in a friendly and supportive environment, Quinborne Choir offers both musical challenge and a strong sense of community.
Who can join the choir?
We welcome singers across all voice parts. Like many choirs, we are particularly keen to hear from tenors and basses currently.
You might be:
- Looking to join a choir in Birmingham but unsure about your experience
- An experienced choral singer
- Returning to singing after a break
- Someone who cannot yet read music or sight-sing
- Interested in classical choral music in a friendly focused group.
If that sounds like you, you will likely fit in well with Quinborne Choir.
Rehearsals in Harborne Birmingham
We rehearse:
- weekly in Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG
- Wednesdays, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, with a short refreshment break
Do I need to read music?
Not necessarily. Although it is helpful to be able to read music, it is not essential when you first join. Many members develop this skill over time.
We also provide helpful audio resources to support learning between rehearsals, and our conductor works on vocal technique during rehearsals.
Try us out
You are very welcome to attend a few rehearsals before making any commitment. This is the best way to meet the choir and see if it is the right fit for you.
Audition process
As an auditioned choir, we hold a short, informal and supportive audition with our Musical Director after you have attended a few rehearsals.
This will include:
Get in Touch
If you are interested in joining Quinborne Choir, we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more or register your interest in joining the choir, please contact:
Alternatively, you can simply come along to a rehearsal. You will be very welcome.
Quinborne Choir is a classical choir based in Birmingham, performing a wide range of choral repertoire throughout the year.
Membership and fees
Membership is currently either:
• £15 per month
• £180 per year
Reduced rates are available for under 18s and those in full-time education. We will also consider requests for reduced fees in cases of financial difficulty.
Our Musical Director
Nicola Starkie is Quinborne Choir’s Musical Director. A versatile musician with over 30 years' experience as a choral conductor. Her leadership combines high musical standards with warmth, energy and a real passion for choral music.
What our members say about Quinborne Choir:
Consider joining us if you live or work locally.
Where our choir members come from
