Duncan Place Community Choir

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Autumn/Winter block – 20/10 – 8/12

The Autumn/Winter block is now underway – if you would like to be notified when the next block begins, and if there are spaces available please email us at events@duncanplace.org

What to expect…

Duncan Place Community Choir (DPCC) started in October 2023. In early 2023 we reached out to community members to discover what they wanted from a community events programme. Top of the list was a community choir, and after an initial planning meeting with interested community members in July 2023, our choir first sang together a couple of months later.

We welcome all singers over the age of 18 whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned singer. There are no auditions, and everything is learned by ear, you do not need to read music. We sing acapella enjoying a range of material from folk, pop, gospel, and traditional songs in other languages. Songs that celebrate community, nature, and humanity feature highly in the repertoire.

Choir leader Seraph Davidson is a member of the Natural Voice Network who believe that ‘singing is everybody’s birthright.’ At DPCC we aim to be inclusive and accessible to all so if you have any particular needs, please speak to us so that we can work out how the choir can work for you.

Singing in a choir can be a wonderful boost to your health and wellbeing. It’s a proven way to reduce stress levels and it is an effective way to build community. If you are looking for a warm, welcoming choir then this is the choir for you.

Times and dates

We meet on Tuesday evenings (check block dates) and sing from 7pm – 8.45pm, with a short break around 8pm. Arrival is from 6.45pm.

The choir usually meets in blocks of between seven to ten weeks and ideally choir members should aim to have an attendance of 75% or more for the benefit of the choir.  We rarely issue homework or learning tracks, which is an aspect that our singers really enjoy. This reduces additional demand on your time outside of the Tuesday night sessions.

Fees

Our choir generally runs in eight-week blocks, costing £45, which is to be paid in advance of the block starting.

Performances

To date, DPCC have performed in-house for various events and at Leith Gala. We had a great time, and the feedback was wonderful. We will likely branch out and do more community gigs, particularly around the Leith area and for causes that align with Duncan Place Community Hub.

If you are interested in joining, please email us at events@duncanplace.org, and we will let you know when any spaces become available.