Oxford and Beyond Soundabout Choir
A Musical Community Without Barriers
The Oxford and Beyond Soundabout Choir welcomes people of all ages and their families/ carers. This choir is run by Soundabout.
Please sign up to find out more information on the choir.
The choir celebrates that everyone has their own way of sharing their voice. Here are a few examples of ways you could join in:
- Singing or vocalisations
- Making sounds with an instrument or sound maker
- Using technology e.g. an iPad or EyeGaze
- Movement and dance
- Signing; We use a mix of movement, BSL, Signalong and Makaton to interpret lyrics*
By welcoming all voices we aim to be as inclusive as possible, and actively try to remove barriers to participation from those with severe and profound learning disabilities.
The choir sings songs chosen by members and occasionally writes their own songs. Every piece of music is designed so that members can be involved in their own way.
The choir is free to join, there are no auditions, and you do not need to be able to read music notation. Please fill in our sign up form below.
If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs page or send us an email.
*We do not claim to be Makaton, Signalong or BSL accredited. We work closely with volunteers, choir members and use resources available on YouTube to create our signing videos and inform our delivery. Our aim is to support musical engagement and enjoyment through movement. Please visit Makaton, Signalong and/or BSL for more information and more accredited ways to learn.
When & Where?
We are offering a mixture of face-to-face and virtual rehearsals so that you can join in however is best for you!
Face-to-Face Rehearsals
- The choir meets once a half term on Sundays at 3:30pm-5:00pm
- These are ran in a hybrid way so if you can’t join us in-person you can still join via zoom
Virtual Rehearsals
- The choir meets on alternate Sundays at 3.30pm-4:30pm
- On Zoom
Upcoming Rehearsal Dates
What is it like to be a Choir Member?
The sense of achievement when the others have enjoyed his performance. Immense pride …
I heard my son sing quite a lot and attempt to join in at times. He also tried to sign, which he hasn’t engaged with before.
To see my daughter’s face light up when she was asked to play her ukulele was priceless …
Oxford and Beyond Inclusive Choir Sign-Up
If you are interested in joining Oxford and Beyond Inclusive Choir, please fill in the form below to sign up and to receive more information.
Before signing up, we ask that you read the Choir Code of Conduct (PDF) and our Photography Consent Document (PDF).
When filling in the form below, please make sure you indicate whether you agree with the code of conduct and whether you give consent or not to videos/ photos being taken. Thank you!
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