The Wild Choir Dorking

01/09/2026

I'm so looking forward to the new term of the Wild Choir which starts next week and I'm planning lots of gorgeous songs, including one written by our friend and collaborator Julian Everett from Jaleo Flamenco, using the words of this poem. There's also going to be my arrangement of Lisa O'Neill's Rock the Machine, one of my favourite traditional songs W***y O'Winsbury (inspired by Pentangle and the wonderful Jacqui McShee's version) and some folk carols as we get towards December. I'm also signed up again to do a term of collaborative vocal improv so expect more of my 4 part short grooves coming your way 😉 New singers and all levels of ability are welcome. you can drop-in for the first half of term then sign up for the second half, or book the whole term for a discount. https://thewildchoir.com/ See less

13/07/2026

Hello! I'm collaborating with Jo Peace for 3 lovely summer singing workshops on 1st and 15th Aug outdoors at The Dorking Community Orchard and 5th Aug at the Skimmington castle (this one will include a rousing John Barleycorn song, to go with an optional pint 🍺 ). They are all bookable on eventbrite, follow this link for 1st Aug (the other two I'll add to the comments). It will be relaxed, simple harmony singing taught by ear, suitable for all levels of singing experience.

Come and sing uplifting harmony songs this summer with Jo Peace and Philippa Snell in gorgeous surroundings near Dorking. 7-9:30pm.

15/06/2026

Come along for a beatiful free summer evening music event on the Nower in Dorking. If you are thinking about joining us, this is a great way to hear what we are like and meet the friendly crew!

28/05/2026

Hello all, singing in the woods starts next Tuesday! Booking is on website 7 weeks for £70. We have some cracking songs and are doing a concert on July 4th with local Djembe drummers Kaira Kafo, then 2 more weeks of luscious things including a bit of deeply connecting collaborative vocal improv. Here is a a group of us earlier in the month going out to hear Jules improvise on his guitar with a nightingale.

10/04/2026

So looking forward to summer term starting next Tuesday. Lots of gorgeous songs lined up and a collaboration with local Djembe maestro and his group. Here’s a snippet of our winter concert: The Water by Johnny Flynn. Newcomers welcome to drop-in at the Meeting House until May half term then we’re off to the woods!

23/03/2026

Looking forward to being back in the woods and FREE CONCERT TOMORROW NIGHT :)

20/03/2026

24/02/2026

Five weeks of singing us into spring, newcomers still welcome (booking needed: £50 for 5 weeks) Informal sharing on last evening (24th March). Here’s a little video of us serenading Dorking Festival of Light last week ❤️

13/02/2026

We’re going to sing some easy, uplifting short songs about light for this wondrous new event in Dorking. https://www.hellodorking.com/event/dorking-festival-of-light/ pm if you’d like to join at about 6pm at st martins church to welcome in the procession with song. You don’t have to be currently in the choir, more voices the merrier.

Dorking's first Festival of Light on Friday 20 Feb. Lantern procession from Dorking Halls to St Martin's Church with entertainment and food.