We are a very friendly, secular Edinburgh singing group with no auditions and no music to read.  Everyone with a desire to sing is welcome – whether untrained or musically adept. For people who want to sing but are a little scared or hesitant – “I can’t Singers” – the group will suit you well.  Just  come along any Thursday, see below for charges and venue information.

Our singing style varies hugely from song to song – whether it’s a blues number, a Georgian folk song, a Sami yoik, a Beach Boys hit, a gentle African lullaby or a highly rhythmical indigenous song.  You’ll get to learn all the parts for a harmony, not just one, so you can play with singing different parts and even switch parts while we’re singing, if you want to…  We’re not a performing choir, so there’s no pressure and it’s a safe space for you to find your voice and try different singing styles. We list the songs we sing each week on our Recent Songs page, ocsg.org/latest-songs/

Penny Stone is our incredible, charismatic Song Leader who specialises in voice production and encourages us to experiment, play, have fun and be creative. Teaching is by ear i.e. call and response.  You can find out more about Penny on her website including a weekly video with a song to learn, including harmonies which she produced during the pandemic singlouderthanguns.com/singalong-songs/

Charges: We are an open group and believe everyone should have the chance to sing, regardless of their ability to pay.  If the level of sub would prevent you from coming, please contact us confidentially by email and we will try and find a way that works well for your situation.

Subs are £10 a session .   Payment can be made by card (preferably) or cash on the night.

Do please join us!