What are they?
Our choral workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore different choral repertoire and sharpen your ensemble-singing skills.
While some experience with reading music is helpful, the workshops are open to anyone interested in improving and honing their skills. We can provide learning tracks on request.
Where and when?
- 21 February 2026 – Aberdeen
- 21 March 2026 – Glasgow
- 25 April 2026 – Edinburgh (special event)
Glasgow and Aberdeen - further details
Director: Andrea Brown
Repertoire: J.S. Bach – B minor Mass (scores will be provided on the day – Bärenreiter Edition)
We plan to cover the following sections:
Kyrie
Gloria (all)
Credo: Et incarnatus est, Crucifixus, Et Resurrexit
Agnus Dei: Dona Nobis Pacem
(if time) Sanctus: Sanctus, Osanna – if we’ve got the numbers for double choir
Venue:
- Aberdeen (21 February 2026): Fountainhall Church at the Stocket, Harcourt Road, Aberdeen AB15 5NZ
- Glasgow (21 March 2026): University of Glasgow Concert Hall, University Of Glasgow, University Ave, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Timings:
09:30-10:00 Registration
10:00-16:00 Workshop (with lunch and breaks)
16:00 – 16:45 Informal Performance
Cost: £39, covering all music hire, tuition, and refreshments. Students and u-18’s can attend for free but still need to book in advance via the website.
Edinburgh special side-by-side - further details
This year, take to the stage in a special side-by-side performance with the singers of Dunedin Consort as part of Foldings & Whirlings, directed by Ellie Slorach at Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
Director: Ellie Slorach
Rehearsal Director: Frikki Walker
Repertoire:
Thomas Tallis – If Ye Love Me (Double choir arrangement to be performed with Dunedin Consort)
Adrian Batten – Sing Joyfully
Giovanni Palestrina – Sicut Cervus
Philip Cooke – If God be in my Head
Rehearsal Venue: Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR
Concert venue: Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ
Date: 25 April 2026
Timings: Afternoon session workshop, joining singers of Dunedin Consort in the evening.
Cost: £39, covering all music hire, tuition, and refreshments. Students and u-18’s can attend for free but still need to book in advance via the website.
We know you’ll want to share this special evening with your family and friends, and we’d like to offer a 25% discount on tickets for Family and Friends accessed by a code in your acknowledgment email.
Foldings & Whirlings, Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm: Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh – more information can be found here.
Further Questions
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Choral Workshops, please email Learning & Participation team at learning@dunedin-consort.org.uk
Looking for more choral opportunities? – check out our Scottish Choral Weekend
‘I have only positive feelings after this experience. It was nice to be met with such enthusiasm and the choice of music instructor was absolutely excellent! She was inspiring to listen to, entertaining, encouraging and taught us many good techniques. It was an energising and inspirational day and I am so very glad that I pushed myself to take part in it. Thank you to everyone involved in making this event happen!’
‘There was great instruction about breathing, word pronunciation, relaxation and tongue position – all coming together to help create a better sound. It increases your confidence in your own singing potential.’
