Home›Singing›City Academy Choirs›Songbirds Choir Songbirds Choir BOOK NOW The Songbirds are our longest-running and only all-female choir - a powerhouse of music, community, and performance. With a repertoire spanning Pop, Gospel, Musical Theatre, Folk, Acappella, and Classical, this choir celebrates female voices and empowers singers to shine both on and off the stage. Led by Musical Director Katherine Hare, Songbirds offers the chance to rehearse weekly, perform to audiences of up to 500, and take the spotlight with solo opportunities accompanied by a professional band. Members also benefit from an active social network of strong, like-minded women, making Songbirds a choir that’s as much about community as it is about music. Join London’s Leading Female-Voice Choir Perform powerful music and join a close-knit community of singers. Over the years, Songbirds has enjoyed the limelight with high-profile performances - from sharing the stage with Dionne Warwick, to appearances on The X Factor (ITV) and Pitch Battle (BBC). They were also recently recognised with a special commendation from the UK Choir Festival. The choir brings together soprano and alto voices to sing an exciting repertoire. Start by joining us for a taster rehearsal - available below when places become available. Weekly Rehearsals Rehearse every week with professional Musical Director Katherine Hare, building consistency, confidence and vocal precision. Vocal Technique Develop and refine your vocal technique, including range, pitch, listening skills and understanding of vocal anatomy. Choral Blend Learn how to blend with other singers and strengthen your ensemble performance skills. Mixed Repertoire Explore a broad repertoire spanning Pop, Gospel, Musical Theatre, Folk, Acappella and Classical. Solo Opportunities Audition for solo opportunities with live professional band accompaniment. Live Performances Perform in concerts and high-profile events, with past appearances including TV and prestigious performance opportunities. Taster Course Membership Date Day Time Duration Tutor Venue Price Book Loading schedule... Date Day Time Duration Tutor Venue Price Loading schedule... Load More Meet Your Musical Director The City Academy Songbirds are led by professional vocal coach and director, Katherine Hare. Katherine has extensive experience as a vocal coach and has trained singers from the worlds of musical theatre and pop. Past clients have included stars of Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Thriller Live, Cats, Starlight Express and A Chorus Line. Meet Kat All 2026 Summer Concert 2025 Winter Concert 2026 Summer Concert Songbirds: The Musical 2026 Summer Concert Songbirds: The Musical 2026 Summer Concert Songbirds: The Musical 2026 Summer Concert Songbirds: The Musical 2026 Summer Concert Songbirds: The Musical 2026 Summer Concert Songbirds: The Musical 2025 Winter Concert For Whom The Bell Jingles 2025 Winter Concert For Whom The Bell Jingles 2025 Winter Concert For Whom The Bell Jingles 2025 Winter Concert For Whom The Bell Jingles 2025 Winter Concert For Whom The Bell Jingles 2025 Winter Concert For Whom The Bell Jingles × ‹ › 5 Benefits to singing in a choir Singing in a choir is fantastic creative outlet, a great social activity as well as having a positive effect on general wellbeing. Find out more... READ MORE
