“I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity… to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them cooperating like that.”
— Paul McCartney
Thinking of joining…
New members are always welcome, wherever you live.
There is no audition - all that's needed is a desire to sing.
All voice parts welcome.
Enjoy rehearsals, good company and the joy of singing at concerts!
When and where…
Rehearsals are held in Shrewsbury Abbey on Thursday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30pm.
Full Membership Benefits
What do your fees pay for?
Hire of rehearsal venue
Your Musical Director
Your accompanist
Publicity and promotion
Music hire (for singers and players)
Your fees also contribute to:
Hire of concert venue
Hire of soloists
Hire of orchestral players
Hire of musical instruments (piano /organ)when needed
Full Members are entitled to vote at the AGM and to stand for committee roles
Full Membership: £200. This can be paid in two instalments in September and February. Full members enjoy the full benefits of being a member of the choir. The fee covers participation in all rehearsals and concerts.
Termly Membership: £67/term. For those who want to sing a particular work without the benefits of full membership. Termly members do not have voting rights at the AGM and cannot stand for the committee. Termly members will need to provide their own music copies. Please click here to see rehearsal dates for each concert. Please pay your participation fee at the time of booking.