We warmly welcome new members to our friendly and lively choir.
Life in Oxford Harmonic Choir
There are plenty of opportunities to get to know fellow singers in rehearsal breaks and at choir social events. We also have an active Facebook page.
We meet on Tuesdays from 7.30 to 9.30 (with a break at 8.30) in the spacious and well-heated St Andrew’s Church, Linton Road, Oxford OX2 6UG. (Click on the map at the bottom of the page to see the location.)
We prepare for three major concerts a year, and there is a break over the summer after the third concert. Scores are provided by the choir to be either bought or hired.
From time to time, we enjoy choral training sessions to help us develop our singing skills.
Rehearsals for the next concert will begin on Tuesday 15 September 2026, 7.30pm.
The annual subscription for the 2026–27 season is £250.
The rate for those aged under 30 is £107 per annum
The student rate is £48 per annum
New members joining after the first term are asked to pay for the remaining terms only, just in that first year, as follows:
The subscription for two terms’ membership is £185, for one term £99.
For under 30s, the subscription is £79 for two terms, £43 for one term.
For students £36 for two terms, £19 for one term.
The sub is an annual fee for membership. For those already paying this way, it can be paid in instalments, but the commitment is for the season whether or not you sing all the terms/concerts.
For the 2026/27 season the sub for those paying in instalments will be capped at the annual sub (£250, £107 for under 30s, £48 for students) by reducing the final payment. NB As announced, the cap will not be offered after the 2026/27 season.
Any members suffering financial hardship should contact Mandy our Chairman or David our Treasurer in strict confidence.
How to join us
Membership is open to all aged 18 or over after passing a short voice test. If you are interested in joining the choir please contact our membership secretary who will arrange for you to come to two or three rehearsals to see if you would like to join. If you decide to continue, you will be asked to do an informal voice test with our conductor. There is no sight-singing test, but you need to be able to read music and be confident that you can learn pieces relatively quickly.
- Phil Butcher, Membership Secretary (click on name to send an email)
- membership@oxfordharmonicchoir.org
