1101 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403

The Freedom Choir invites singers to experience the power and joy of singing in harmony. Led by musician and vocalist Elizabeth Melvin, songs are taught by rote or by call and response.  Lyrics and recorded learning tracks are provided for members on the choir website.

Singers are thrilled at how easy it is to improve their musical skills when singing in a harmony section with others. Beautiful 3- and 4-part harmonies quickly unfold as the group comes together to sing in a safe, supportive and relaxed atmosphere.

The repertoire draws from an amazing variety of sources, including South African freedom songs, Irish blessings, Southern gospel, African American civil rights songs, rounds, chants and originals written by Elizabeth Melvin.

The Freedom Choir meets in two locations to choose from, twice a week. (Wednesday mornings, Annapolis and Thursday evenings, Severna Park, MD). The choir is not affiliated with any specific religious creed and seeks to build a community of caring people united by the experience of sharing song.

Fees are charged for each multi-week session and payment plans are available. A sliding scale is available, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Wednesdays, 11am - 12 noon or Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30pm

Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Road, Esquimalt, BC, Canada

The Gettin’ Higher Choir seeks to embrace and celebrate humanity’s highest aspirations through music, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds. We are not associated with any particular religion or spiritual path.

There is no audition, and no vocal experience is required, just a desire to sing in harmony with others.

Our aim is to re-integrate singing into the daily routines of life. We sing for the pure joy and pleasure it gives us, in an atmosphere that is fun, relaxed, and accepting. Our repertoire consists of both traditional and new songs from many cultures. The majority are sung a cappella (unaccompanied voices only) in 4-part harmony.

The choir is directed by Cathy Baker and Dick Jackson. There are 3 sessions available each week:

• Tuesday – in-person and on Zoom -7-9pm Pacific Time
• Wednesday – drop-in on Zoom – 7-8.30pm
• Thursday – on Zoom, with at least 4 singers broadcasting to everyone else – 7-8.45pm

Tuesday 7-9pm - in-person and on Zoom
Wednesday - drop-in on Zoom - 7-8.30pm
Thursday - on Zoom - 7-8.45pm

Kendal Town Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 4DL

A NEW community choir in Kendal started in January 2023. We perform, we fundraise, we sing glorious songs from around the world and improve all our lives and the world more widely a little touch!  We have two song leaders for this group, as I’m joined by Clare Elleray Mee. 

Tuesday evenings 7-9pm

The Town Hall, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DL

Was *NEW* in January 2023

A NEW community choir in Kendal started in January 2023. We perform, we fundraise, we sing glorious songs from around the world and improve all our lives and the world more widely a little touch!  We have two song leaders here as Rachael Wadey runs this with me.

Do look at the website for full details.

Tuesday evenings 7pm to 9pm (see website for full details)