Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir
"Most impressive, though, was the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir who made this demanding music sound easy and imbued it with real feeling.” Bachtrack, Tippett’s A Child of our Time, June 2023
"The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir totally stole the show, well surpassing the incredibly high standards which they already regularly attain” Arts Desk, Duruflé’s Requiem, June 2019
Matthew Hamilton Director of Choirs and Singing
Louise Madden Choral Manager
Eve Taylor Accompanist
About the Choir
Since 1840, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir (RLPC) has been central to the life of Liverpool Philharmonic. Made up of a dedicated group of amateur singers from across the North West, the Choir’s achievements, repertoire and schedule are truly impressive. Concerts at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO) form the main part of the season, with the traditional annual performance of Handel’s Messiah and Liverpool Philharmonic’s Spirit of Christmas concerts scheduled alongside a wide variety of choral masterpieces, including Tippett’s A Child of our Time, Puccini’s Messe de Gloria and Mozart’s Requiem. In addition to this, the Choir performs at a range of venues beyond the city of Liverpool, including the Royal Albert Hall, as well as recording alongside some of the finest soloists, orchestras and conductors. With such a busy and varied schedule, no two seasons are the same for the RLPC.
Come and sing with us!
We’re looking to recruit new members ahead of the 2024-2025 concert season, which we know will be an exciting one under the baton of our new Director of Choirs and Singing, Matthew Hamilton.
This season, we’ll be performing Beethoven’s Mass in C with Matthew Halls making his Royal Liverpool Philharmonic debut, Brahms’ Schicksalied and Nanie conducted by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan and Faure’s Requiem under the baton of Ben Glassberg, as well as singing Poulenc’s Gloria with Ariane Matiakh and Classic FM’s Hall of Fame concert with David Parry. Of course, we’ll also appear in Liverpool Philharmonic’s ever-popular Spirit of Christmas concerts and the traditional annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.
The Choir rehearse on Monday evenings during term time from 1830 (plus occasional workshop days), with additional rehearsals in the lead up to concerts.
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Do I need to be able to read music?
Choir members do need to be able to read music and sight-sing to a good standard.
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When and where do the Choir rehearse?
The Choir rehearse on Monday evenings during term time from 1830 (plus occasional workshop days), with additional rehearsals in the lead up to concerts. Rehearsals are held at the Friary, Bute Street, Liverpool (L3, 3BX) and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (L1 9BP).
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Is there a minimum age requirement?
All members must be aged 18+ to apply to the Choir. If you are under 18, please see our Youth Company pages for details of ensembles for children and young people.
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How much does it cost to be a member?
Choir membership is currently £200 per year which can be paid monthly over a period of ten months (September-June). Concessions are available.
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What does the audition involve?
Further details will be sent to you along with your invitation to audition, but you will be asked to sing a piece of music you have prepared, sing a short sight-reading excerpt as well as completing some vocal exercises.
If you are interested in auditioning for the Choir, please click on the ‘Apply Online’ link below.
or rlpcadmin@liverpoolphil.com or telephone 0151 210 2895.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to striving to represent modern Britain in all its diversity. Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. In seeking to be representative of the Liverpool city region, applications from members of minority ethnic groups are particularly welcome as they are currently underrepresented within the creative industry. The appointment will be made on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process.
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