Sing With CHAPS CHOIR

Currently Chaps Choir is full, but we're always interested in hearing from any chap who would like to be part of our troupe, as spaces do come up throughout the year. You can register by filling in this form. (If you've previously shown an interest or were on the old waiting list then give us another nudge by completing the form at the link below.)

CLICK HERE to show your interest.

The Wednesday Workshop 2023

March 22nd / April 26th / May 10th / June 14th

The Wednesday Workshops are a series of relaxed, welcoming sessions for those who have never sung in a harmony group before to those who are returning. Everything will be taught ear in an encouraging & supportive way, run by choir leader & group singing advocate Dom Stichbury. 

For more information click here

GETTING MEN SINGING

Since Chaps Choir began, one of its missions is to offer an alternative model & identity for the singing male troupe. Research has shown singing in a group to be an activity that is hugely beneficial to physical & psychological health, however in the majority of the UK's mixed choirs men are usually in a minority.

Using non-traditional repertoire and teaching methods that are encouraging & inclusive, Chaps Choir has attracted men new to choir singing; the majority having never sung in a choir as an adult. 
 

CHAP-UP & BEING-A-MAN

In the lead up to the choir's 2nd Birthday gig 'Chap-Up', a 5 week participation project was created to encourage a new cohort of men who had never sung in a choir to join in. 40 men joined the choir on stage for a handful of songs and many of these temporary chaps joined the ranks of Bellow Fellows.  

Here is a video of Chaps Choir & The Chap-Up chaps singing the traditional Sami chant Ole Laya Loila

A similar project occured later in 2015, which journalist Simmy Richman wrote about in the Independent. This lead to a performance at the Southbank's Being A Man festival.