Welcome to The Edinburgh Telephone Choir

We are an Edinburgh based choir who sing a wide range of light music at different events through the year. As well as sharing our passion for singing, the choir raises money for charities. We have two nominated charities at our annual show each year, and we perform for fundraising events organised by groups such as church guilds.

Concerts

Our popular annual musical variety show is held in the Church Hill Theatre over three days at the end of April or beginning of May, and has become an Edinburgh institution.

Our annual show with our fantastic partners from KS Dance Academy and Broxburn and Livingston Band was a resounding success. We were also delighted to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe in August, at a well-attended and fun evening.

Our next performances will be our Christmas events. We will be at:

Salvation Army Hall, 1 East Adam Street on Sunday 14 December at 7pm for a joint concert in support of the toy appeal.

Morningside Parish Church on Wednesday 17 December at 7.30pm for our annual concert in support of the Wednesday Club for Disabled People.

Both of these events are free to enter, but donations to the supported charities would be greatly appreciated.

Join Us

We would be delighted to speak to potential new members for our new season starting on Monday 8 September.

Although we occasionally sing in unison, most of our music is in three or four part harmony. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know whether you are a soprano, alto, tenor or bass; we will fit you in.

About the Choir

The Choir was formed in Edinburgh in 1947 by Mollie Scott, a Lady Supervisor in the then Rose Street Telephone Exchange, for ladies working in the exchange. The original ladies only choir recruited gentlemen in 1950 to enable a wider range of music to be undertaken with part singing.

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Edinburgh Telephone Choir

Edinburgh Telephone Choir

A mixed voice choir in Edinburgh singing a wide variety of music including pop, musicals, spirituals

The run up to Christmas is in full swing, and the choir are getting in to the Christmas Carol vibe. We have two performances in December, the first on Sunday 14th at the Salvation Army Hall 7:00pm start, to help raise funds for their annual toy appeal. And secondly our Annual Carol concert at Morningside Parish Church Wednesday 17th 7:30 start, raising funds for the Wednesday Club. Both events are free admission. So come join us and celebrate Christmas together. See MoreSee Less
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The Ensemble had a lovely afternoon entertaining the residents and staff at Belleville Lodge nursing home. A selection of choir songs and solo/duet numbers and a good old sing a long had everyone singing along and tapping their feet. Thanks to all involved as we spread the joy of singing. Here’s to the next one. See MoreSee Less
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Final taster session for prospective new members this Monday (29th Sep) at 7:30 in Salvation Army Hall, 1 East Adam Street, Edinburgh. Male and female voices welcome! Come and try us out!🎶 See MoreSee Less
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Our new season is well under way and we are all enjoying working with our new Musical Director Mandy Liu. Welcome to the choir Mandy, although it’s only been a few weeks, there’s been a lot of love, laughter and hard work as you prepare us for our upcoming Christmas Concerts in December. Thanks Mandy. See MoreSee Less
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