AMICI CORO
Choir rehearsal in a cathedral setting with the conductor leading members through music while standing by a piano

Join Amici Coro

Membership Information

Amici Coro is an amateur choir and the two most important attributes of its singers are a love for singing and striving for the highest possible standards in all the music that we perform. We aim to work hard and enjoy ourselves, and whilst rules and regulations may seem rather formal, the following guidelines outline the principles by which we aim to make music together.

  • All singers of the choir are subject to the acceptance of the Director of Music
  • All singers attending an event must learn the music for the weekend/service/residency prior to arriving
  • All singers are required to attend rehearsals at the event site at the time set by the Director of Music

    • Amici Coro is a chamber choir and the size, distribution and quality of the voices will be carefully monitored by the Director of Music to ensure a good musical balance and perform to a high standard. The musical requirements of its singers reflect this, and whilst singers are not expected to be of a professional standard, we are looking for the following qualities:

  • Dedication, commitment and a love of singing
  • An ability to blend with other singers
  • An ability to sight-read to a reasonable standard

    • Membership Fees

    Singers are charged a fee per event to cover the cost of hiring music, fees for organists and the Director of Music, the Organist and any reasonable costs incurred by the Director of Music or members of the committee. The fees are split into cost per service and are only recoverable for the amount of services which a singer attends.

    All singers are expected to make their own transport provisions for rehearsals and events.

    Music & Distribution

    The music for each event is chosen by the Director of Music and digital copies will be provided in advance of each event. Hard copies will be available for every member at the venue. Singers are free to use their own copies, including digital versions, so long as the editions match up. The use of a tablet and digital scores is encouraged.

    Venues & Dates

    We aim to sing Evensong on a Saturday or a weekend residency in an English Cathedral every 2-3 months.

    A full week's residency at a Cathedral is usually planned for August.

    Additional concerts or other services are planned as appropriate.

    The committee aim to publish the dates of each event well in advance to enable as full an attendance from singers as possible.

    How to Join

    Joining a choir is good for you! Amici Coro is always enthusiastic about new singers. If you are looking for a new challenge and are a confident singer, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage you to attend one of our rehearsals to get a feel for the choir.

    To express your interest or for more information, please contact our Director of Music, Andrew Scott.