Frequently Asked Questions

  • YOU! The choir is open to all adults (age 16+), regardless of singing experience or ability. There is no audition.

    N.B. Due to our numbers recently doubling, we currently have a pause on new memberships. But if you’d like to join us, we’d still love to hear from you.

    Please do get in touch and we will put you on our waiting list and let you know when a space opens up.

  • Absolutely! 😊 The choir has a diverse group of members from different backgrounds and abilities, many of whom joined having never sung in a choir before! You don’t need any musical experience or to be able to read music.

  • Everything from folk songs to musical theatre, classic soul to pop hits, and more. We love to mix it up, so there’s something in there for everyone.

  • At the moment, we have had to put new memberships on pause as the choir has grown a lot! Which is great! But it also means we’ve needed to start a waitlist for new members.

    If you’re keen, we would still LOVE you to sing with us. So please get in touch using the button in our header, and let us know you’d like to be put on the waitlist.

    We will then update you once a space opens up and invite you to your free taster session.

  • Once a space opens up you will be able to join a free taster session. At the rehearsal, a member of the choir will greet you and introduce you to our director Adam.

    He’ll then explain the different harmony parts, help you with where you might fit. He and the other members will be there to answer any questions you may have. You can participate as much or as little as you want – we just want you to have a great time!

  • Everything! Membership includes access to at least 40 rehearsals, as well as at least three performance opportunities per year.

    You will also be given access to an online Dropbox containing resources for many of the songs we are learning.

    There will be regular social events and workshops, as well as different concerts and collaborations throughout the year.

  • Membership of the choir is £35 per month, payable via Direct Debit. The annual cost of membership is split evenly over 12 months.

    The payment will be taken safely and securely through GoCardless which is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Once the payment system is set up, the payments will just come out monthly on a fixed date.

    Our membership terms and conditions can be found here.

    Current members can set up their go cardless payment in the members area.

  • No – we only offer membership via monthly subscription. To deliver high-quality and engaging rehearsals and performances we need a certain level of commitment and continuity from everyone in the choir.

    Paying per session isn't really an accurate representation of everything that Clapham Community Choir has to offer – there's so much more to being part of the choir than just attending the weekly rehearsals.

    There are online resources to help you learn the songs, regular social events and workshops, as well as numerous performance opportunities and collaborations throughout the year. These are just some of the benefits of being a member of the choir.

    As a small organisation, we also need financial stability to continue providing you with the best musical experience possible!

  • Just get in touch via email

    We ask that you give 30 days' notice before cancelling your Direct Debit.

  • Not at all! We have members from all over South London (and even north of the river!).

    People come from places far and wide to sing with us, including Wandsworth, Brixton, Lambeth, Streatham, Balham, Tooting and Herne Hill, as well as other parts of London.

  • Not at all! You don’t need to be able to read music to join the choir.

    Adam works through the music with everyone at the same pace. Plus, practice tracks and word sheets are available to help you with learning pieces outside of choir rehearsals.

  • You can get in touch with us via the Contact Page or you can email us directly – info@claphamcommunitychoir.org

  • If at any point you find yourself in financial hardship, do get in touch with us via email – info@claphamcommunitychoir.org.

    All emails will be handled in the strictest confidence and we will work out a way for you to continue your membership. We want the choir to be open to everyone – so please do reach out! 😊