Garleton Singers

This popular East Lothian choir has a membership of 70 singers under the dynamic direction of Stephen Doughty. New members are always welcome.

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Great rehearsal tonight for our Concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of the death of CS Lewis. Singing the wonderful The Seven Heavens by @JamesWhitbourn and other delights. Sunday 29th October at 7.30 in St Mary’s Parish Church…not to be missed! 🎶🎶

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Great rehearsal this morning. Fab selection of music...concert in St Mary's on 29th October... definitely not to be missed! 🎶🎶😀

[Stephen Doughty @SJTDoughty]

Much enjoyed this morning's rehearsal with @GarletonSingers Great to hear Larsen's atmospheric piece coming together, and the power in @JamesWhitbourn amazing Seven Heavens! The 7-instr. accompaniment will add such colour to this concert - hope you can join us! 😃🎵🎹🎻🪈

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Great review of the Glasgow concert!
https://t.co/I1xUnu0GZs

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

What a weekend we've had! Two fabulous concerts singing with @RSNOChorus and RSNO under the expert baton of Thomas Søndergård. Huge thanks to @Sjtstephendoughty for asking us to sing and encouraging/instructing and supporting the choir in this wonderful event 💜

[Stephen Doughty @SJTDoughty]

Instructional mug of coffee to help me prepare for epic Verdi Requiem#2 with @RSNOChorus @RSNO @GarletonSingers in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall TONIGHT! If you missed last night's amazing performance then I'll see you this evening! 😀🎵🎺🎺🎺🥁

[RSNO Chorus @RSNOChorus]

It was also, we have to admit, a most sartorial Requiem… chorus members from RSNO, Garleton Singers and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland looking splendid in the Edinburgh sunshine last night ahead of our performance of the Verdi Requiem…🥰🎶

https://t.co/FQFrSnb3Ak

[RSNO Chorus @RSNOChorus]

Huge thanks to the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) @iicedimburgo for these magnificent captures from our concert @theusherhall this evening. cc @RSNO @jjohnstonmezzo @AndguladzeG #GabrielaScherer @peterauty1 @tSondergard #Verdi #Requiem

[Royal Scottish National Orchestra @RSNO]

Ahead of our Season Finale this week, @RSNOChorus Director @SJTDoughty chats to @kathviolaplayer about Verdi's Requiem and working with the Chorus, who celebrate their 180th anniversary this year: https://t.co/9andt6ghY4

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Last "Garleton only" rehearsal for Verdi Requiem tonight, which went really well 😃 Very excited to join our fellow singers in the RSNO at this Wednesday's rehearsal in Glasgow! 🎶🎶

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Apologies for the inactivity on our Twitter account! We are now back up and running and hugely looking forward to augmenting the RSNO Chorus in their Verdi Requiem concerts on 9th and 10th June. Not to be missed! Rehearsals going well 👏🎶

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Today's the day! 😃 The world premiere of the Haddington Psalms. Join us tonight at 8pm to hear Nigel Don's wonderful music written for the Garleton Singers. Accompanied by local musicians... not to be missed. Catch it on this YouTube link https://t.co/TatZo6cHds Enjoy! 😃🎉🎶👏

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Exciting news after a brief delay!!

[Stephen Doughty @SJTDoughty]

After a small delay @GarletonSingers are launching their World Premiere this coming Monday, 7th June, 8pm. Visit the Choir's website to find the link https://t.co/PqU2u1JdG2 Lots of big brass, big choral chords, twinkly organ and clashing cymbals! 😃🎵🎺🎹

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, or Haddington Psalms launch has been delayed until Monday 7th June at 8pm. Please join us then and make the most of the sunshine tonight! 😎

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Join us in the launch of our latest lockdown project and listen to the world premiere of Haddington Psalms. We're joined by brass, percussion and organ with the choir in full voice! Go to this link https://t.co/C939aMFgfI Launch 8pm on Monday 31st and any time thereafter. Enjoy!

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Today's the day!! 😃The first digital Christmas concert from the Garleton Singers! All that recording in cupboards, bedrooms etc will be revealed! Launched at 5pm..don't miss it! Please click on this link.... enjoy 🎄🎉🍾https://t.co/Je0XwO6v0g

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Really looking forward to the launch of our first virtual recording this Sunday 13th Dec at 5pm. Please click on the following link to access the fruits of our efforts! Enjoy https://t.co/hASb9OwBQx

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

First virtual @GarletonSingers rehearsal tonight. Great to be back singing together.... in the comfort of your own home! So good to be singing again 👏🎶🎊

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

It is with regret that both our concerts next weekend have been cancelled. We will be performing the entire programme in the Edinburgh Festival, on Saturday 8th August and very much hope that you'll be able to join us then.

[Stephen Doughty @SJTDoughty]

Lots of hard work from @GarletonSingers tonight- Mozart going to be a triumph! Two performances coming up in a few weeks time- come and hear this tremendous music! 🎶🎺

[Garleton Singers @GarletonSingers]

Great final rehearsal last night! Only a few tickets left for Sundays concert..... better be quick if you'd like to come! Tickets available online.