If you enjoy singing and can follow along with sheet music, we’d love to meet you!
All voices welcome!
No audition. Come by and try a rehearsal.
New to Taipei?
We got you covered! We welcome members from around the world to make our choir their new musical home.
Come as you are.
We provide sheet music and help you catch up during rehearsal, including per-voice piano recordings for home practice.
Sing for a good cause.
At our official charity concerts, with your help, we collect proceeds and donations for St. Anne’s Home, two times per year.
Send us an e-mail or text message.
Please let us know in what voice you sing (if you know it),
and if you have any choir experience. The QR codes will lead you to Tom as your first point of contact. The e-mail address is read by the whole team.
So, how does this work?
We usually start with vocal warmups, then rehearse pieces section by section and together as a full choir.
You don’t need to prepare anything in advance.
- Arrive a little early.
- Bring your water bottle and a pencil.
- Enjoy!
Weekly rehearsals
Usually Wednesdays, 10:00–12:00 at the American Club (ACC).
We run two seasons per year: Spring and Winter (Christmas). Joining mid-season is possible, but it’s best to start early.
If you miss a rehearsal, you can catch up with home practice as the concert approaches.
Smaller concerts
Besides our main charity concert for each season, we make ourselves available for smaller events to perform and practice parts of our current repertoire.
These concerts may include church services, Christmas markets or local community gatherings. All optional – it is OK if you can’t make every single date.
Ensemble work
Besides the main choral works, we form smaller ensemble groups in which we practice and perform more ambitious pieces, often á capella.
This ensemble work is a great way to improve your vocal technique and stage presence. Ensembles are formed at the beginning of each season. Rehearsals take place weekly before the general choir rehearsals.
Do you want to know more?
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Do I need an audition?
No. We welcome singers who enjoy singing and can follow along with sheet music. If you’re unsure, come try a rehearsal.
Can I join mid-season?
Yes. It’s easiest at the start of a season, but we can usually help you catch up if you join later, especially if you are already an experienced singer.
Are there any fees?
There is a participation fee for each season. It supports copyright-compliant music licensing/printing, our conductor and pianist, venue costs and operations. Please email or message us for details.
What language do you use?
Our choir is international. Rehearsals are run in English, and our songs may include multiple languages depending on the program.
What should I expect from the first rehearsal?
First, we start with a bit of stretching, active breathing and a few vocal warmup exercises.
Then, your first rehearsal is all about settling in and finding your tune. If the lyrics feel unfamiliar at first, you can hum along or quietly sing on a neutral syllable (da-da-da), and focus on the melody.
During rehearsal, our music director may assign voice parts to different groups of singers, as there might be distinctions in the music, for example between Alto 1 and Alto 2. If you feel like a certain note is too high or too low for you, you can simply let us know and we will adjust accordingly.
Overall, each rehearsal takes two hours with a short break in the middle. If you have a question, you can always raise your hand and ask right away. After rehearsal, you can also hang around to chat or let us know if you have any other questions about or difficulties with certain parts of what we sang that day.
What if I can’t read music well?
That’s okay. You don’t need perfect sight-reading. Many singers learn with support during rehearsals and by practicing at home. We offer cursory lessons in sheet music reading and music theory.
Do I have to be religious to join?
No. Some rehearsals and concerts take place in churches, but being religious is absolutely not a requirement.
What should I wear for concerts?
We’ll share the concert dress code for each season in advance. It’s usually simple, coordinated, and designed to look good as a group. Example for Christmas: all in black, plus red scarves for ladies and red ties for the men, provided by the choir.
Are there any physical choreographies besides the singing?
Generally no. For a few light-hearted jazz or swing pieces, we might add a bit of individual swaying, bobbing, or coordinated finger-snapping, but we don’t do dances, costume changes, or any such speciality acts.
We recently became a mixed choir. If you know any men who enjoy singing, please share this page.
Want to help spread the message?
Please share our recruitment poster on social media or in your group chats. You could also print it out and hang it up at your business or institution.
Thank you for your help!
