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 perform and we recently recorded an EP. Beginning singers may audition.

Tryouts in early July 2025!

The Amsterdam Vocals is a small, mixed a cappella vocal group.

The diverse repertoire consists of diverse songs such as oldies by Michael Jackson and The Beach Boys, but also new hits from home and abroad. The meaning of a song is always central. The arrangements are very varied, from 4 to 11 voices

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.

The Amsterdamse Bachvereniging (since 1969) is located in Amsterdam-East. The choir sing music of Bach and his contemporaries. Twice a year, they perform with professional soloists and musicians.

At least once a year Toonkunstkoor brings an own production. Besides compositions from the 18th and 19th century, also the great choral works from the 20th and 21st century are in focus, especially the difficult ones that are seldom performed by an amateur choir. Rehearsals are in the center of Amsterdam.

The Hoofdstadkoor has been around for 70 years. It is an oratorio choir and sings classical but also other varied repertoire, such as the Armenian oratorio and Dutch (Strategier).

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).

Galakoor is a queer choir with a classical repertoire. Galakoor strives for rejuvenation in the choir world. It presents itself explicitly as an LGBTI+ and queer choir, where we exclude no one: everyone is welcome.

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.

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

The Amsterdams Kamerkoor (AKK), a mixed ensemble, is known for its rich heritage and the dedication of its skilled singers. They have a special preference for European Early Music, mainly from the period up to around 1600.

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.

The Soul Sound Choir is a four-part choir. Every quarter there is a new theme that has to do with soul, for example Earth Wind & Fire. There are no age limits, but you do have to audition. During the audition, the voice group that suits you best will be considered. Are you interested? You can then join a choir rehearsal once. The choir rehearses on Monday evenings in Duivendrecht.

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.

Rozenkoor is a gay/lesbian/bi choir with a repertoire that ranges from Dutch to Russian, classical and pop. They rehearse in Amsterdam-Zuid. The expressive performances accentuate diversity.

A 55+ choir that rehearses in Diemen. The repertoire of Zeeburg Zingt consists of songs from classical music, operetta, musicals, Dutch songs, world music, evergreens, gospel songs.

Noisy Voices are about fifty members singing contemporary English and Dutch pop songs in five voices. Beginners can audition.

A diverse repertoire in the Hemsterhuis koor: from Coldplay to Mozart. They rehearse in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Beginners are welcome to come sing and have fun.

De Gezellige Blouse rehearse in IJburg and sing mostly pop songs. Beginners are welcome for a tryout.

The choir performs about four or five times a year, including at the Choir Days in Paradiso. They also organize extra activities such as a choreography workshop or a choir weekend. A selection from the repertoire: Don’t Worry About Me – Frances * Love You More – Racoon * Fly Like An Eagle – Steve Miller. The choir rehearses at De Kinderboom primary school in Amsterdam-Noord.

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)