Of course I mention my own choir The Merry Poppins here: we sing new arrangements of the best musical songs – think Sister Act, Fiddler on the Roof, Hair. But also modern classics like Let’s generalize about men from Crazy ex-girlfriend. We are a dedicated amateur choir, founded in 2018 and growing fast. Beginning singers may audition.

The Amsterdam Baroque Choir is A prize-winning choir (Edisons, Gramophone Award, and more) that was founded in the early 90s, and gained fame in the Holland Festival Oude Muziek.

In recent years Cappella has been prominent in the field of Dutch music. The choir has special attention for works by Dutch composers, from Sweelinck to Andriessen and Ton de Leeuw.

Hollands Vocaal Ensemble Amsterdam is a chamber choir for advanced singers. They perform a broad repertoire and perform on average three shows a year.

Lelikoor is a group of trained amateur singers who have broad backgrounds in choir singing. Repertoire ranges from Renaissance until 21st century, often grouped around a theme (Salve Regina, Love and death, Tudor music).

Collegium Musicum Amsterdam orginally performed 15th and 16th Century polyphonous music. This repertoire is considered cultural heritage from Holland. In those days our composers (De Wert, Sweelinck and others) gained fame in the courts of the Italian city states. The classic and romantic period are also on the repertoire these days.

Kamerkoor Convivium performs pieces dating from renaissance to late romantic music. Rehearsals are in the center of Amsterdam. Twice a year, the hold rehearsal weekends outside the city. At least once a year, they cycle through the city, stopping for guerilla performances ?

Meneer de Wit sing classical songs and add an experimental twist. They perform with professional soloists, for example the Johannes Passion. Artistic leader is Wendela de Vries. Rehearsals in De Baarsjes quarter.

There is also a female choir, aptly named Mevrouw de Wit, who sing a broad repertoire of both classic and modern.

Airone perform pieces in many languages, in four to eight voices. Rehearsals are on Mondays in the Nassau Church.

Women’s Company are about 25-30 singers. Their repertoire spans centuries: from classical to world music. Three to eight voices, a cappella and with instruments. They perform every year at the end of the season in Muiderkerk, but also venture out to other locations and even countries. New members are welcome!

Bedside singers are an ensemble that sing for people in the latter stage of their life. Locations can be hospices, nurseries or hospitals. Songs can be discussed, and of all kinds of styles are possible. Caretakers are welcome to be present.

Het Russisch Kamerkoor mostly sing Russian orthodox lithurgy choir music. Compositions are from known and lesser know composers such as Archangelski, Bortnianski, Rachmaninov en Tsjajkovski. Song lyrics are also transcribed, so mastery of the Russian language is not necessary.

Yiddish choir Hejmisj Zain sing in Yiddish, and the odd song in Hebrew or Ladino. Rehearsals are in the modern synagogue LJG in Amsterdam-Zuid.

Filomila in Greek means a girl who loves a song. Most choir members don’t speak Greek, so you can join in any case. Repertoire ranges from rebetika to tradionals and folk. The choir is accompanied by a bouzouki player. All voices are welcome to join.

Singers of the English Reformed Church Choir are of all nationalities and religions. They perform a broad repertoire, and beginners can join.

Wouldn’t you believe it? There are still choirs in Amsterdam that sing in Dutch ? Schinkelkoor sing mostly Dutch songs, both contemporary and earlier repertoire. Rehearsals are in Amsterdam-Zuid. Beginners can apply.

Het Zwanenkoor perform 30 times a year, mostly in homes for the elderly. Their repertoire of crooners include songs from legendary Amsterdam folk singers such as Johnny Jordaan, Willy Alberti & Tante Leen.

Amsterdams Smartlappenkoor sing a Dutch genre (‘smartlappen’) that might be translated as ‘tearjerk songs’ or ‘sob story songs’. Classic songs from the Amsterdam and Dutch tradition.

Fire Choir sings gospel and rehearses in Buitenveldert. No experience is needed to join.

Deliverance sing black American gospel, with R&B influences. They often perform at festivals and parties. Beginning singers with a good voice and sense of rhythm may audition.

Soul Sound Choir is a choir with three/four voices. They sing gospel and soul, perform regularly and are available for shows in Amsterdam and the area. Also for business clients, and with the option of project choir formation.

Calle Real sing fandangos and sevillianas from the Huelva province, and cantes from the Flamenco Puro from other areas in Spain such as Malaga and Cadiz.

IJburgkoor rehearse in the area of Amsterdam with the same name. The repertoire is extremely broad, hence the ‘world music’ category here. Ranging from 16th century music to contemporary African music.

AUK Kamerkoor sing a broad range of contemporary music. Ranging from Dutch composers to Estonian folk songs. From new members they require experience with choir singing. Rehearsals are in the center of Amsterdam.

Any Blue rehearse at Crea, in the center. They sing a varied repertoire of classical / jazz / pop. In three, four, five, and possibly even more voices. Some experience with singing and reading sheet music is a plus.

Lust for life believes that singing pop music is not restricted to people under any age. The senior citizens rehearse in nursery home Vreugdehof, Amsterdam Buitenveldert.

Popkoor Prestige is the Amsterdam branch of the nation wide choir initiative. They sing the latest pop hits. Rehearsals are in Mirror Centre near station Amsterdam Muiderpoort. Beginners are welcome to come sing!

Beatles op Maandag (Beatles on Monday) is a mixed choir and you can guess what their repertoire is 🙂 Over 20 members, about as many men as women, age between 30 to 60+. They rehearse on Tuesdays, in Amsterdam Zuid.

VU-choir has been connected to the Vrije Universiteit from the start in 1955. The choir is for students and non-students, and the repertoire is classical. Prior experience with music or singing is not required. All rehearsals take place at De Griffioen – Uilenstede (Amstelveen)