Croydon Community Choir

Croydon Community Choir Creating Community Through Song - Fun & Friendly singing of songs from around the world - come join us! :) Fun, Friendly Singing with Catherine Pestano.

Songs from around the world to raise your voice and lift your spirits.

“When we come here we smile and laugh – that’s community – I love it!” – Susan

Everything will be taught be ear – no need to read sheet music – no auditions – no solos – no previous musical experience necessary – shy and secret singers welcome.

“You’ve definitely got a gift of helping us to bring out what’s inside of us, whatever is hidden – any musical talents, singing.” – Linda

Mondays 7.00-8.30pm
Studio Upstairs 2-4 Park St, Croydon town centre

Please visit our website for term dates. https://creativecroydon.wordpress.com/croydon-community-choir/

Join us for world singing  day Sat Oct 18thSing Zimbabwe with Bruce Ncube - Creative Croydon
10/10/2025

Join us for world singing day Sat Oct 18th

Sing Zimbabwe with Bruce Ncube - Creative Croydon

Join us in the beautiful St Matthews Church for a day workshop (golden Brown wood, circular shape, Modern Stained Glass wall. Please note that the venue is fully accessible including flat access, wide doors, free parking and large accessible toilet facilities. Various early bird prices are available...

08/10/2025

Have you signed up for our gorgeous singing day with Bruce Ncube? See him on youtube. Check it out on evoice.org creativecroydon 18/10

Includes an opportunity to sing evensong
24/09/2025

Includes an opportunity to sing evensong

Book Tickets Now for Streatham Festival 10–19 October 2025! 🎉

Ten days of art, music, walks, dance, comedy and community fun! 🎨🎶🚶💃😂From the Art Trail and photography workshops to The Strut live music takeover and Collywobblers Comedy Night, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Across Streatham | Many events FREE
👉 Full programme: streathamfestival.com

- https://mailchi.mp/9064ba6806df/news-5860941

Lots of these stories around. May or may not be true however it is one beautiful response that perhaps we can tuck unto ...
22/09/2025

Lots of these stories around. May or may not be true however it is one beautiful response that perhaps we can tuck unto our toolkits none the less......?

BREAKING NEWS: Joan Baez created an unforgettable moment last night that no one will soon forget ✨
Midway through her set in New York, a small group near the front began chanting harsh political slogans. But Joan didn’t raise her voice or storm off. Instead, she took a deep breath, lifted her guitar, and began softly singing “Diamonds & Rust.”
At first, it was just her—one trembling yet timeless voice, fragile but unyielding. But within seconds, the entire hall rose to their feet, their voices weaving into a chorus that carried across generations. She then moved seamlessly into “We Shall Overcome” and “Forever Young,” each note dissolving anger into a wave of unity and raw emotion.
Eyes welled with tears, hands lifted skyward, and the earlier tension melted into silence. Joan Baez didn’t just reclaim the stage—she reminded everyone why her voice has always been more than music: it’s protest, it’s healing, it’s the sound of courage wrapped in song.
Must-see, soul-stirring moments are inside the FIRST COM.MENT👇👇 https://runecliff.org/posts/joan-baez-creates-unforgettable-moment-new-york-transforming-tension-unity-song-kimdan123-zefi

A STOP Press from me in case it appeals to some of you. (Also happy to help other parties whose values I respect [noting...
16/09/2025

A STOP Press from me in case it appeals to some of you. (Also happy to help other parties whose values I respect [noting plenty to change also, but for this local campaign I am happy)).

If you would like to support someone to change things in Croydon, you may be interested to come along this Saturday 20th Sept 11.15 for 11.30 to hear from local ex teacher Rowenna the Labour candidate, plus some local acts and then to support (from the audience) Catherine as she leads those present in thoughtful song, inviting everyone to bring hearts as well as minds to the campaign.

I will be teaching all present the lovely song Emergence. You can hear the parts in this recording and you may like to learn in advance. It helps people not there to sing to have a bit of a willing singer nearby. I will probably just do the first two parts as these are very satisfying. If I hear you are coming we can look at if other parts are possible if I do a part recording for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf3ilPV2Ax0&list=RDCf3ilPV2Ax0&start_radio=1

Though I am not a Labour party member I think they are probably the most caring and benevolent realistic opposition to take the Mayor position. There were less than 600 votes in the race last time. We get two votes in this single transferable system. Of course please feel no obligation to join us! This invitation was issued and it seemed a good chance to help Croydon. If coming please let me know at Communitymusicservice@gmail.com

Details:
11.30 am start Sat 20th Sept
Tokia Square, 1st Floor, Grants of Croydon

Time for a change of season!

10/09/2025

Opportunity to sing & campaign in Croydon. For local Labour mayoral candidate Rowenna. If this is for you, join me 11 am -12.30 on Sat 20/9 in Selhurst.

Join us at  from later Sept. Free your voice with south african song.
09/09/2025

Join us at from later Sept. Free your voice with south african song.

29/06/2025
A nice podcast on a massive community choir project in NI
03/04/2025

A nice podcast on a massive community choir project in NI

A community choir spectacular from Belfast’s Ulster Hall.

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Wednesday 7pm - 8:30pm

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