Welcome to Parenthesis Choir!

Parenthesis is an amateur choir of over 60 mixed voices; soprano, alto, tenor and bass. We sing a wide range of music, from Baroque to Broadway, and give several concerts a year in and around Reading, UK. Our conductor is Valerie Hoppé and our accompanist is Martin Jones

We meet on Saturday mornings in 'term time' at English Martyrs Primary School, Dee Rd, Tilehurst, Reading: 10.45 - 13.00. Newcomers are always welcome and we are open to all whatever your level of singing expertise and experience, there are no auditions. If you want to try us out we offer 'Try before you buy', with new member subscriptions only become payable after the first half term. Please email for further information.

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As well as the main concert programme, we occasionally sing at special events such as weddings, or at fund-raising events for charities.

Please use the link below for your purchases and help raise funds for the choir.

Next Concert

Anniversary Concert
March 10th 2012
Wesley Methodist Church

For ticket enquiries please email

Sing with us

We welcome singers of all levels of experience. We sing a wide range of music, from Baroque to Broadway and perform at least 3 concerts a year.

You are warmly invited to come along to a rehearsal and try us out. Please email
for details of our rehearsal schedule or further information.

Choirs on the Net

We are listed in British Choirs on the Net.