Forth Valley Chorus

With over 100 members, Forth Valley Chorus is a world renowned women’s barbershop a ​cappella chorus from Edinburgh. Nine time UK Barbershop Champions, they have achieved ​international success as a member of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide network of ​female barbershop singers with over 20,000 members globally.

Vocally and visually stunning, Forth Valley Chorus take great joy in pefecting their craft to ​deliver performances their audiences won't forget. All under the wonderful directorship of their ​talented musical leader, David Sangster.

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Tickets for our upcoming shows on Saturday 9 November at St Cuthbert’s Church Edinburgh ​are on sale here on Eventbrite.

There will also be a livestream of the evening show for those of you who can’t make it to Edinburgh on the day.

Thanks so much in advance for your support - we can’t wait to sing to our home audience.

We are delighted to be awarded 6th place at the 2023 SAI International competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

You can watch our finals set here:

About Forth Valley Chorus

As members of Sweet Adelines International, Forth Valley Chorus ​compete regularly in their regional chorus competition. Forth Valley are ​part of Region 31, comprising the UK and Netherlands. Competitions are ​a special time for quartets and choruses to sing for each other and ​receive some constructive feedback from a panel of judges. The winners ​of the regional competition in both quartet and chorus categories are ​invited to compete in the international competition, which is held in ​autumn in the USA the following year.

Forth Valley Chorus has won the regional competition 9 times, winning ​their first regional gold medal in 1993, which meant they could represent ​the region in Reno. There have been 9 gold medals allowing the chorus to ​compete internationally in Reno, Seattle, Denver, Baltimore, Las Vegas, ​New Orleans and Louisville.

In November 2023 the chorus achieved 6th place in the international ​contest which took place in Louisville, Kentucky USA. This is the highest ​placing that a British chorus has ever achieved.

In May 2024, Forth Valley Chorus won the Region 31 competition in ​Sheffield, qualifying to compete at the international championships ​in Columbus, Ohio October 2025.

The chorus rehearses weekly to perfect their vocal, emotional and ​visual performances. But it’s not all hard work. Forth Valley Chorus is ​a true sisterhood, with members spanning a range of ages and ​backgrounds, united in their love of singing, performing and learning ​as well as in their love and support for one another.

Our musical leaders

David Sangster, Musical Director

David’s musical background is originally classical, and he is an accomplished pianist ​and teacher. He brings his knowledge, passion for close harmony singing, and what he ​would call a healthy competitive streak to all that we do. Nothing escapes David’s eye ​and ear for detail, and he brings great stage presence to our performances. The ​chorus is especially proud to sing a number of songs arranged by David.

Linda McCurrach, Assistant Director

Linda has been involved in barbershop singing with Forth Valley for over 30 years and ​as a former section leader and team leader brings with her a wealth of experience in ​most aspects of a cappella singing. Part of her duties include the care of prospective ​members and she is the first person they meet on an initial visit. Her enthusiasm for her ​craft is infectious and this usually translates into a return visit!

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