The Singers and Vocalists Communities section will concentrate on listing forums, messageboards, newsgroups and other communities dedicated to discussing all things singing related online regardless of style, standard or genre and we welcome
submissions for inclusion from any new or existing forum/messageboard who would like to be listed here.
The Singing Groups section contains information on how & where to look for singing clubs and groups in your area, links, addresses, and contacts (where available) to Singing and Vocal Groups who meet throughout the UK with the aim of helping other singers,
improving their vocal abilities, performing or just for the enjoyment of singing!
As the list grows we will add them to the catagories, all group & community links listed below open in a new window.
Our own Singers Messageboard & Music Forum is available for you to post questions, chat, exchange ideas, winge or whatever and you will also find our Site News located there where you can also comment on our progress, make suggestions and report dead links.
If you have or know of a site that would be suitable for this or any other of our sections, please send us the details so we may add it to the site.
Online Singers Communities
These discussion groups are similar to the Listservers. The discussion can be online via a messageboard, forum or email. Most of the following sites allow the user to participate in either fashion, some require registration (free).
Vocalist.org.uk & Singing Teachers Forum
Singers & Music Messageboard - Our own Forum for you to post questions, meet and discuss anything singing and music related. Anyone can view or add posts online, no registration is required for the public sections of the forum and you can choose wether to be notified of replies or not.
Vocalist.org - Singers discussion group
Excellent USA group mainly opera, classical & theatre but very helpful & friendly with members worldwide including tutors, university lecturers, teachers, ENT doctors and singers discussing all aspects of singing, repertoire, training, auditions, health, vocalise, techniques & vocal pedagogy. Registration is required for the group but you can choose wether to receive emails or read posts online only.
Vocalist Backstage List
the Vocalist.org singers newsgroup extended and off topic discussions
Classical Singers Forum
Online forums and discussion for classical singers
Coloratura Discussion Group
This egroup is for discussion of the coloratura soprano voice including famous divas, roles, technique, recitals, cd releases.
HistoricSopranos
Discuss and listen to clips of historic soprano singers. Exchange information on your favourite soprano including underrated and neglected singers of the past.
Tessitura
An open place for singers to talk to singers and other musicians. Ask any questions about singing, vocal health, music, business, touring, advice, resources.
NTA
No Tenors Allowed is an email discussion group for Baritones, Basses and Bass-Baritones and those who love them to discuss singers, literature, and technique.
VASTAVOX
Listserv discussion group for those interested in voice and speech. You do not have to be a member of VASTA to join the discussion group.
Gayaki - Indian Vocal Music
Discussion of Indian Vocal Music.
Midlands early Music Forum
Discussion of Early Music, Works, Composers and more.
The Jazz Site
has tons of info and a messageboard/forum for jazz singers & musicians.
Music Network Messageboard
UK musicians and singers messageboard
Singers forum
Singers forum Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation, is the only academy in New York City totally dedicated to the teaching of the "vocal arts."
The Singers' Workshop
News, information, products, humor and chat for pop singers. Also the home of The Angel City Voice, the newspaper for singers.
Choralnet - Choralist
Forums for choralists and lovers of choral music including email lists, rehearsal tips, resources and repertoire ideas in english, German, Spanish & French.
Folk Radio
home of the Folk DJ List where artists & dj's can meet with articles, news, discussion and information
Classical Singer Magazine
has an online forum & messageboard for classical singers
The HumpyBaritone forum
serious Opera orientated messageboard aimed at the professional singer.
The Counter Tenors
A discussion group for Countertenors, Male Altos/Sopranos, Falsettists, Baroque singers and admirers of the art.
Vocalmus-L
Vocal Music Discussion List is an unmoderated forum for discussion of issues related to vocal pedagogy, performance, musical styles, research, music composition within the areas of classical music and musical theatre.
Cabaret Chat Board
Post your messages about cabaret and singing.
NEWSGROUPS
The range of music knowledge, lyrics, advice and midi files available is phenominal and from individuals based worldwide. Everything from Bach to Beatles, Aerosmith to Chet Atkins and more are available for you to discuss, download and post.
To access a newsgroup open 'Outlook Express' or other mail program and click on 'Tools' then Newsgroups. It will then load thousands of newsgroup listings, use the descriptions and links to find relevant groups then save. The list should now appear in your mail program.
Note that your particular service provider may not necessarily carry all of the newgroups suggested here.
rec.music.a-cappella
music.classical.performing
alt.music.female-vocalists
Female Vocalist, singers available/wanted, gripe, ask, meet, chat
alt.binaries.lyrics
alt.binaries.sounds.midi
The place to go for midi information, swaps & chat
alt.binaries.sounds.midi.blues
alt.steinberg.cubase
The Cubase Newsgroup handy advice, chat, news
alt.binaries.sounds.midi.rock
Rock Midi news & chat
alt.music.midi
Midi queries, chat, post
alt.music.midiweb
Midi & more midi
alt.sounds.midi.originals
Original Midis from various musicians, chat, post midi
uk.music.makers.dj
rec.music.makers
rec.music.makers.bands
rec.music.opera
rec.music.theory
uk.music.breakbeat
rec.music.funky
rec.music.hiphop
alt.music.house
alt.music.jungle
alt.music.karaoke
alt.rap
uk.music.rave
alt.music.soul
rec.arts.theatre.musicals
List Servers & Email Discussion
Similar to newsgroups and online groups, these are available only via sign up. Most do not have a web based page as posts are conducted via email either to
forward the latest news, songs etc., or by exchange of ideas. Most are free to join and few allow 'spam' or advertising of non-relevant subjects.
List of Music Mailing Lists
Lieder-list
Discussion of the art song
Lieder Archives
Take a browse through the Archive
Operetta-list
Discussion of operetta, classical, broadway and light concert music
Schubert-list
Discussion of Schubert
Bach-list
Discussion of Bach
CataList
the official catalogue of listservers, browse by country or search the database includes the following:-
Voice
discussion list.
Opera-L list
A wealth of information for Opera fans & critics
AFCS@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU - Association of Former Century Singers
AFSC-L@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU - TAMU Association of Former Singing Cadets
CANTATE@LISTSERV.AOL.COM - Cantate Chamber Singers Messages
CENTURYSINGERS@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU - A list for members of the Texas A&M Century Singers
MEISTERSINGERS@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU - Meistersingers activity list
PIONET@ADMIN.HUMBERC.ON.CA - The Pioneer District Network of Barbershop Singers
SC-TALK@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU - Place for Singing Cadets to talk about the group
SING-OUT@ADMIN.HUMBERC.ON.CA - A Discussion List For Ontario Barbershop Singers
GOSPEL-L@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU - A discussion list for Southern gospel music
GRUNGE-L@LISTSERV.ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU - Grunge Rock Discussion List
Singers Groups
How to Find Singing and Vocal Groups
There are many clubs and groups of singers who love singing and working with like minded people. These are formed by singers who wish to socialise, learn and work with other singers and there are often opportunities to perform.
If you are searching for a group in your area the best place to start is the Local Library or your Town Council's Leisure & Recreation or Education Department who can provide you with local non-profit and community groups or current workshops and educational programmes available. They should also provide you with the areas Arts Council who will know of the latest funded programmes. Most Colleges and Schools have part-time, evening and weekend classes which are worth investigating. Local Newspapers usually advertise community groups and organisations meetings in their 'Whats On' or 'Diary' section and more established groups are often listed on the internet, in the yellow pages and telephone directories. Of course you can always browse through our evergrowing list below to find a suitable group or search the internet.
Why not start your own vocal group? Consider what you would like from the group, the style of music, where you would rehearse, will you need costumes, equipment i.e., Piano, the cost, would you perform in public, how much, if anything would you charge, how you will advertise and what would attract others to join you. Schools, Community Halls & Churches have spare rooms/halls often with a Piano or Organ available for hire at reasonable rates and you may have to pay for an accompianist. If you are fortunate enough to have a large room and play an instrument then meetings could be shared between members homes, however, when advertising for members it is wise to be cautious and arrange initial contacts in a public place. Once you have worked out the average expenses, then you can approximate how much to charge your members. This can be in the form of an annual, monthly or weekly fee.
Of course the best type of group is one where a bunch of friends can just get together & see where it takes them!! Whatever type of group you decide to create approach your local newspaper and ask if they could do a small feature to attract members or place a small ad in the leisure section providing your contact details (use a work number). It doesn't cost much if you start off small and build the group slowly. To keep the costs low make your own posters or flyers, place them on public noticeboards at your Library, Council etc,. and have FUN!
A Cappella
Yahoo! Listing of A Cappella groups
Browse Acoustic section at Electric Blues Club
All Styles
Cambridge Suzuki Young Musicians
Suzuki Piano Method and Kodaly Singing group based in Cambridge UK. Organises private tuition / teaching, group lessons and various workshops.
Notelink.co.uk
is a uk charity supporting community music, visit their site for information on groups in your area.
Somborne Singers
The Brook Singers
The Chantry Singers
The Fair City Singers
Thrift Music Theatre Company
a small collective of professional Theatre practitioners who are passionate about sharing their skills and time with young people to make new & innovative theatre. The company was created by West End singer/director Tim Godwin & Royal National Theatre composer Grant Olding to explore the effect that music and song can have in Theatre, and to seek to challenge audiences and performers to redefine their preconceptions of what 'Music Theatre' is and can be. There are a number of ways in which young people might encounter Thrift: at School or college; during one of the company's outreach workshops;or at one of their residential courses run during the school holidays at various centres around the country. Please visit our site and find out more about our work and ways in which you can get involved in 2006.
Trianon Music Group
Waynflete Singers Sponsorship
Bella Chora Ladies Vocal Ensemble, Winchmore Hill, London. Tel:- 020 8366 7856
Barbershop Singers
Barbershop.org.uk - British Association of Barbershop Singers
Granite City Chorus Male Barbershop Chorus based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Come and Sing any Tuesday Night at the Croft Tavern, Stockethill Crescent, Aberdeen. 7.30pm
Lace City Singers Nottingham Ladies Barbershop Group
Pitchpipers Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus
SPEBSQS US barbershop singing organisation.
Blues
Browse Blues section at Electric Blues Club
Choirs/Choral
Association of British Choir Directors
The Addison Group of Singers
Bath Choral Society
Bristol Opera - MALE SINGERS REQUIRED!
British Choirs on the Net
Choralnet - Choralist home page
Church Organisations
Danesborough Chorus Home Page
Finchley Childrens Music Group
information and short sound clips from the prestigious FCMG London Children's choir for children aged 3 to 18.
Fordingbridge Choral Society
Gerontius - UK Choral Resource
Harrogate Choral Society Homepage
Legato - Lesbians and Gays Singing Together - Choirs of Europe
Lydian Singers Ladies Choir
Male Choir Related Pages on the WWW
New London Children's Choir - North London
Southwark Singers Choral Singing Choir London
high-calibre selection of experienced singers from a number of choirs throughout Britain.
The Philharmonia Chorus
The St. John Singers of Salisbury
The Pink Singers - London's lesbian and gay community chorus.
The Three Valleys Male Choir
- New members welcome. We operate in the area of North London, East Herts & West Essex. We peform at day centres, elderly persons homes &aamp; public concerts in aid of charity.
UK Choirs
Site & Links to Choirs, Orchestra's & More
Walbrook Singers
Wikipedia List of UK Choirs
Classical/Chamber/Baroque
Accord Singers
A small mixed chamber choir based in West Yorkshire, UK
ARIOSO Baroque Ensemble
Brandon Hill Opera & Chamber Orchestra
Classical Net
has links to classical listservers, repertoire, sites, reviews & info.
Elysian Singers
London's most adventurous chamber choir
Harrogate Chamber Singers
an amateur choir with a professional outlook. The choir is a registered charity, its main aim being to provide assistance for other charitable organisations. It does so either by direct donation from concert receipts and fees
Rhyl Music Club
is one of the leading Welsh Music Clubs. 13 concerts are held annually, bringing to North Wales many internationally acclaimed artists.
The Counter Tenors
online discussion and chat
Browse the Classical section at Electric Blues Club
Country
British Country a UK site with everything for country performers and music lovers, including listings, information, festivals, soundclips, news, gigs, musicians listings n stuff!
Country Music.org.uk
has agents listings, festivals, news, reviews, country music clubs and more!!
Browse the Country section at Electric Blues Club
Dance
Browse the Dance section at Electric Blues Club
Folk
Penicuik Folk Club and Festival
Folk Around Bristol
Browse the Folk section at Electric Blues Club
Gospel
Hot Gospel
We are looking for male and female tenors in the east Yorkshire area, please contact us if you are a Christian with a genuine desire to sing gospel music. Solo opportunities for the right person
Revelation Rock Gospel Choir
Browse the Gospel section at Electric Blues Club
Gregorian Chant
Gregorian Association
Browse the Acoustic section at Electric Blues Club
Hip Hop & Rap
Browse the Rap & Hip Hop section at Electric Blues Club
Jazz
Jazz Vocal
Jazz Resource: Local/Regional Jazz Scenes.
Bernd van de Weteringh's Vocal Jazz Page about vocal jazz groups
Bristol Jazz Society
Jazz Singers Network
provides information for singers plus Frank Sinatra exercises, messageboard and links to music and singing resources.
The Vocal Jazz Resource
A resource for jazz vocalists, educators and those interested in vocal jazz. Includes suggested jazz repertoire, colleges and universities offering jazz programs plus links to artists, groups and internet jazz resources.
Browse the Jazz section at Electric Blues Club
Lieder
Oxford Lieder
Formed to promote the neglected art form of song by providing master classes, workshops, monthly Liederabende and an annual Lieder Festival.
Opera
Music Box
Tel: 0117 974 4666
A children's opera group operating in Bristol.
Brandon Hill Opera & Chamber Orchestra
Woodley Light Operatic Society
is an amateur musical society in Reading, Berkshire performing two musical shows each year from Cole porter to Gilbert and Sullivan
Browse the Classical section at Electric Blues Club
Pop
Browse the Pop section at Electric Blues Club
Rock
Revelation Rock Gospel Choir
Browse the Rock section at Electric Blues Club
Rock n Roll
Soul
Theatre
Browse the Musical Theatre section at Electric Blues Club
World Music
Method of Learning Overtone Singing
by Tran Quang Hai & Bach Yen. Site includes information on phonation, musical terms about voice, discography, researches, activities and links to related resources. Available in English, French and Vietnamese versions of the site.
Feather's Homepage - Native American Intertribal Singing.
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