The Insole Court Community Choir (Thursday nights 7.30-9pm)
The Pontprennau Community Choir (Wednesday nights 7.30-9pm)
Come along for a free intro session now!
(there’s an erolment form at the bottom of this page)
The Primo School of Music is also home to the award-winning Insole Court Choir (covering Cardiff West) and from January 2026, the Pontprennau Community Choir (covering Cardiff East). Both are adult choirs for mixed voices (male and female)
Please click here if you’d like to see some YouTube videos of the fabulous Insole Court Community Choir performing. Read on for lots more information about the choirs and how to sign up for a free introductory sessions:
Who runs the choirs? The choirs are conducted by Tim Riley MA, AC ABRSM (the director of Primo Music). Tim is a publish composer and arranger with a wealth of experience with community choirs both with children and adults.
Audition – No audition is required, but we do expect you to be able to ‘hold a tune’. If in doubt ask and Tim can offer some advice (email below)
Music reading – We use music, but we offer lots of help with learning your parts including rehearsal tracks that can be easily accessed online.
Repertoire – We sing a wide mixture of music from Sacred to Musical Theatre. There’s lots of variety, and if there is a common theme, it’s strong melodies, beautiful harmonies and poignant lyrics. Both choirs have their own repertoire and identity, but will perform together from time to time for larger events.
Who else will I be singing with? Our member come from all walks of life. Some are experienced singers whilst others just enjoy singing and may be returning to music after singing as a child and/or young adult. The emphasis is firmly on fun and self-development.
Performances and Dates – The year is structured in three terms (around 39 weeks a year in total) with, on average, a couple of performances towards the end of each term. Most of our performances support important charities.
Competitions – We like to take part in a competition once each year. The Insole Court Community Choir which has been running for many years has won cups at The Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts three times! (2019, 2022 and 2025). No doubt the Pontprennau Community Choir will achieve similar success in the future!
Cost – Your first session is free. Sessions are £6 a week (payable termly) and if two people attend from the same household, the second person pays half price.
For more information and to join, please email or complete the enquiry form below.
