Want to sing? Singapore choirs to join for every singer from dabblers to pros

SINGAPORE – Whether you are an chorister who lost touch with singing or a newbie singer wanting to break out of the shower room, there is a choir for everyone in today’s Singapore, which is experiencing a choral boom.

How to choose the right choir depends on your answers to the following questions: How much time do you want to commit to the choir? What kind of songs do you enjoy singing? Who do you want to sing with and for? Many choirs welcome interested singers to sit in on rehearsals. Alternatively, you can attend concerts by the choir to understand the choir’s interests and repertoire.

Here are 10 Singapore choirs to join for singers of every skill level and interest, from the casual dabbler to the choral veteran.

For the casual dabblers

If you fear commitment and can only attend one session, try the viral one-day choir Sing Song Social Club which meets once a month to learn a song together. No experience or audition is required, but you will need fast fingers to score a spot at the high-demand choir – their June 29 session is already full. Your best bet is to follow their Instagram account (@singsongsocialclub) and not hesitate.

If you have one lull quarter at work and are above 18, try the non-auditioned choirs under Voices of Singapore’s (VOS) Chorus Of The People. It is a great option for singers who want some performance experience as the choir works towards special shows across the year. Membership is $200 per quarter, excluding platform fees and GST, as with most VOS choirs. You can sign up for multiple quarters if you are feeling committed.

For the community seekers

If the singing gene runs in your family, check out The Joyful Voices – a choir comprising parent-child singers to encourage intergenerational bonding. There are also chances to travel abroad together, as the group recently competed at the Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium in June 2026.

If you are a senior (60 years old and above), try one of the three VOS Silver Voices choirs. The three choirs, which meet weekly, are conducted in Malay, Mandarin and English respectively and there are no subscription fees. The programme also welcomes participants living with or without dementia.

For the project seekers

If you prefer to work on specific singing projects that interest you, there are a growing number of project-based choirs in Singapore. The Chorallective, led by artistic director Choy Siew Woon, focuses on interdisciplinary performances – whether it is Italian music in a craft beer tap room or its upcoming Singapore premiere of a fusion oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard. Auditions are usually slated for end January and early February.

For the committed singer

If you are into symphonic repertoire and want a rare chance to work regularly with a national orchestra, audition for the three choirs under the Singapore Symphony Choruses. Under new music director Hannu Lintu’s baton, the choruses have recently had the chance to perform Haydn’s Nelson Mass.

If you want a chance to make music with some of Singapore’s most respected conductors, there are plenty of choirs to audition for. Some of these include SYC Ensemble Singers, conducted by Jennifer Tham and founded in 1964; The Vocal Consort, founded in 2001 and conducted by Nelson Kwei; ONE Chamber Choir, founded in 2009 and conducted by Lim Ai Hooi; and Resonance of Singapore, founded in 2002 and conducted by Toh Ban Sheng. As choirs that regularly perform, compete and travel, expect more commitment and a more exacting audition process.