We are delighted that you are considering singing with us at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June 2024. Note that the Saturday concert will be in the afternoon to prevent a clash with the Franklin Graham event planned for that evening and therefore allow choir/audience members to attend both if they want. The Sunday concert will be at 7pm as usual.
No previous experience is necessary to be part of the choir, and there are no auditions. The only requirements are that you are aged 16 or over and can sing either Soprano (melody), Alto, or Tenor (men). Young people from P5-S6 are welcome to join the PG Youth Choir – please email jenny@praisegathering.org.uk for more information.
Choir rehearsals will be held in-person in 3 different cities:
- Glasgow: Clincarthill Parish Church, 1224 Cathcart Road, Glasgow G42 9EU
- Edinburgh: Blackhall St Columba’s Church, Columba Road, Edinburgh EH4 3QU
- Dundee: The Steeple Church, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DG
Rehearsals will start at 7.15pm and finish at 9.45pm each evening. There will also be a live stream of the Glasgow rehearsals which will also be available to replay anytime.
Choir members are expected to attend at least 7 of the 10 rehearsals, and you are free to change venues week to week as your schedule permits.
Words and music will be provided in advance of rehearsals starting, and rehearsal tracks will be distributed during the course of the rehearsal season. Singers are encouraged to memorise the songs, though words will be shown on screens during the concerts.
Rehearsal dates for the 2024 season are as follows:
| Glasgow | Edinburgh | Dundee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Monday 15 April | Tuesday 16 April | Thursday 18 April |
| 2. | Monday 22 April | Tuesday 23 April | Thursday 25 April |
| 3. | Monday 29 April | Tuesday 30 April | Wednesday 1 May |
| 4. | Monday 6 May | Tuesday 7 May | Thursday 9 May |
| 5. | Monday 13 May | Tuesday 14 May | Thursday 16 May |
| 6. | Monday 20 May | Tuesday 21 May | Thursday 23 May |
| No rehearsals week commencing Monday 27 May. | |||
| 7. | Monday 3 June | Tuesday 4 June | Wednesday 5 June |
| 8. | Monday 10 June | Tuesday 11 June | Thursday 13 June |
| 9. | Monday 17 June | Monday 17 June (G) | Monday 17 June (G) |
*Please note that rehearsal 9 will be held in Glasgow only. This will be a full rehearsal with the band and everyone is expected to attend.
There will also be a full choir and band rehearsal in The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 21 June at 7.15pm and, again, everyone is expected to attend.
If you have any questions, please email the Choir Secretary, Dave McLaren.