On Tuesday 20th and Tuesday 27th January, we’re having a couple of trial choir sessions, in advance of our 8-week choir block (starting 3rd Feb) for folks interested in joining our choir. The cost will be £5 per session and can be paid by card or cash on arrival.
Keen to come along and give it a go? Spaces are limited, so please email us on events@duncanplace.org and we can let you know if there’s space to join.
Important information:
These trial sessions are for people who would be available to join the 8-week block (£40 paid in advance) running Tue 3rd Feb until Tue 31st March (no session on Fri 17th Feb).
As we take a rest over Christmas and New Year, our events email won’t be monitored from Fri 19th December until Tuesday 6th January. If you’re getting in touch during this time, we’ll get back to you once we return. Thanks.
on the 20th and 27th January.
Taster Session 2026 winter
There are a few spaces available.
If you would like to come along, please let us know by adding your name to the list here:- events@duncanplace.org
Provided there are spaces available, we will contact you. This will be based on a first-come first-served basis, so email us now to avoid disappointment.
What to expect
Duncan Place Community Choir (DPCC) started in October 2023. In early 2023 we reached out to community members to discover what they wanted from a community events programme. Top of the list was a community choir, and after an initial planning meeting with interested community members in July 2023, our choir first sang together a couple of months later.
We welcome all singers over the age of 18 whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned singer. There are no auditions, and everything is learned by ear, you do not need to read music. We sing acapella enjoying a range of material from folk, pop, gospel, and traditional songs in other languages. Songs that celebrate community, nature, and humanity feature highly in the repertoire.
Choir leader Seraph Davidson is a member of the Natural Voice Network who believe that ‘singing is everybody's birthright.’ At DPCC we aim to be inclusive and accessible to all so if you have any particular needs, please speak to us so that we can work out how the choir can work for you.
Singing in a choir can be a wonderful boost to your health and wellbeing. It’s a proven way to reduce stress levels and it is an effective way to build community. If you are looking for a warm, welcoming choir then this is the choir for you.
Taster Sessions - Tuesdays 20th and 27th January only.
Times:
We sing from 7pm - 8.45pm, with a short break around 8pm. Arrival is from 6.45pm.
If you are interested in becoming a member after the trial session, then you can sign up for the winter/spring 2026 block. The choir usually meets in blocks of between seven to ten weeks and ideally choir members should aim to have an attendance of 75% or more for the benefit of the choir. We rarely issue homework or learning tracks which is an aspect that our singers really enjoy. This reduces additional demand on your time outside of the Tuesday night sessions.
Fees
Choir blocks are to be paid in advance. Current choir session costs equate to £5 per session therefore for an eight-week block, £40 would be paid in advance.
Performances
To date, DPCC have performed in house for various events and at Leith Gala. We had a great time and the feedback was wonderful. It is likely that we will branch out and do more community gigs particularly around the Leith area and for causes that align with Duncan Place Community Hub.
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