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Welcome
Welcome to the Wallingford Folk Choir
The Wallingford Folk Choir is a friendly, welcoming group coming together to sing folk songs from the British Isles and beyond in traditional harmony. The choir was co-founded by Laura Hope-Smith and award-winning folk musician Jackie Oates, who work together to create a welcoming and inspiring singing community.
You’ll learn songs from Jackie’s extensive repertoire, as well as harmonies and multi-part arrangements, while developing your skills as a folk singer, whatever your level. All material is taught by ear, so there’s no need to read music or have previous singing experience.
There will also be opportunities to hear different interpretations of songs, explore examples from archives and field recordings, and discover more about the rich traditions behind the music.
There’s no audition and no experience is necessary. New members are always welcome.
Our Story
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Wallingford Folk Choir was created by us, Laura and Jackie to bring people together through a shared love of singing and traditional folk music, to learn folk songs, discover traditional harmonies and, most importantly, enjoy singing together.
We wanted to create a friendly, welcoming choir in the heart of Wallingford where everyone can join in which is why there are no auditions and no need to read music, whether you’ve sung in a choir for years or have never sung before.
The choir is about much more than singing. It’s about connection, community and having fun together, with opportunities to perform at local events and get together socially at various points throughout the year.
To find out more about Laura’s holistic wellbeing therapies, please visit www.soulpurposewellbeing.com
To find out more about Jackie’s gigs, workshops and music therapy, please visit www.jackieoates.co.uk
Join Us
If you’d like to join or more information, simply fill in your details below and we’ll be in touch.