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Choir of the Earth’s 2026/27 Programme Revealed!
From Argentinian tango to Haydn, from Fauré to film favourites, Choir of the Earth’s 2026/27 programme brings a year of musical discovery to singers around the world.
With new collaborations, much-loved choral works and a few unexpected surprises, there is plenty to look forward to - whether you have sung with us for years or are thinking of joining a choir for the very first time.
Check out today’s launch livestream with Musical Director Ben England to hear what’s coming up!
Choir of the Earth launches Misatango - a Latin Mass with an Argentinian twist
Choir of the Earth launches its new online choral course today, inviting singers around the world to learn, sing and record Martín Palmeri’s thrilling Misa a Buenos Aires, better known as Misatango.
Important notice: research using public YouTube live-chat messages
Choir of the Earth is delighted to be working with the University of Greenwich on a study exploring the social connections formed within the Choir and within online choirs more generally.
The latest part of the study involves an analysis of historical messages posted in the live chats of selected public Choir of the Earth YouTube course launches and concert performances. Those who posted messages at these events can request their omission from the study.
Summer School 2026: sing something new with Choir of the Earth!
Choir of the Earth’s online choral Summer School programme offers a flexible series of shorter choral courses across June, July and early August, giving singers of all levels the chance to do what you love through the summer months. From soulful spirituals to reimaginings of classical greats, a fun and satisfying summer of singing is waiting for you at Summer School 2026 - come and join the chorus!
A new season begins - Choir of the Earth to launch A Season to Sing
Choir of the Earth is preparing to launch a major new online choral course centred on Joanna Forbes L’Estrange’s exciting new choral work, A Season to Sing. Beginning on Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 18:00 UTC+1 (UK time), the seven-week course will invite singers everywhere to learn, sing and record this vibrant new work, inspired by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Sing like a Byrd with The Gesualdo Six!
Choir of the Earth has launched a major new collaboration with The Gesualdo Six. Singers around the world are invited to learn, sing and record William Byrd's Mass for Five Voices as part of this new, seven-week online choral course, created in collaboration with one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles.
Brahms’ Requiem - Another Chapter in Choir of the Earth’s Collaboration with the Bergen Philharmonic
On Wednesday 15 October 2025, Choir of the Earth premiered a remarkable new collaborative performance of Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus.
Earth Choir Academy welcomes Ralph Allwood as its first Patron
Earth Choir Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Ralph Allwood MBE DMus as its first Patron.
Transform how you learn choral music: Choir of the Earth is now on Soundslice!
Choir of the Earth has launched the first ever choral resources available on the Soundslice Store, introducing choristers everywhere to a completely new way to learn and interact with music. Our Musical Director describes Soundslice as, “the most powerful tool to come into choral music since the invention of the paper score.” Read more to learn why and how it works.
Choir of the Earth membership fees from 1 August 2025
Membership fees for Choir of the Earth will change from 1 August 2025 - the first change to pricing since 2022.
Looking back at Summer School LIVE 2025
At the end of June 2025, Choir of the Earth held its first ever Summer School LIVE - a long weekend of music-making, learning and connection, brought to life in Bristol, UK, and streamed to viewers around the world. We look back at this musical adventure in the West Country, from Quanta Qualia to kanteles!
Choir of the Earth Announces Ambitious 2025/26 Choral Music Programme
Choir of the Earth is thrilled to reveal its 2025/26 choral music programme - a rich and varied season spanning centuries, continents and styles. This marks the Choir’s most exciting year to date, featuring iconic classics, powerful spirituals, spectacular collaborations, and world premiere recordings.