Choir Members - Aberdeen Gaelic Choir

The Aberdeen Gaelic Choir was formed in 1952 and attracts singers from Aberdeen as well as Aberdeenshire. With Aberdeen being home to two universities we do also have members from outside of the UK, most of whom have studied or are studying Gaelic. The nearest choirs are in Dundee to the South and Nairn to the West.

The choir sings a range of traditional and modern Gaelic songs in four-part harmony, consisting of Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass. Each year we perform at a range of events and compete in both provincial Mòds and the Royal National Mòd. We currently compete in the Lovat and Tullibardine competition as well as entering our Sopralto choir into the corresponding competitions.

Rehearsals

  • The choir meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm in Holburn West Church which is located in Aberdeen on the corner of Great Western Road and Ashley Park Drive.

    New members are always welcome. Some choir members speak Gaelic and many have an interest in the language and culture. But there is no requirement to be able to speak Gaelic or read music as word and music recordings are provided as well as tuition at practices.

Other information

  • The Choir is keen to share its enjoyment of Gaelic song through performance. Though Gaelic choral singing is the Choir’s prime focus, it has a number of individual members who are accomplished in both song and instrument. The Choir welcomes inquiries regarding its availability to perform.

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