The Tonic Choirs were founded by musical directors Bryan Kesselman and Philip Barnett in 2009. There are now about 250 members in four choirs, two in Hatch End, one in Radlett and one in Totteridge. A fifth group, Tonic Extra, tackles more challenging pieces.
Our aim is to have fun through singing a wide range of secular music. We welcome singers aged 18+ irrespective of ability. There are no auditions and you don't have to be able to read music. Our repertoire is broad and includes musical theatre, world music, classical and opera.
We invite guest practitioners to lead workshops and rehearsals, thereby further broadening members' experience. We are fortunate to have already worked with Helen Chadwick, Mary King, Pete Churchill, Brian Kay, and the BBC Singers.
Our aim is to have fun through singing a wide range of secular music. We welcome singers aged 18+ irrespective of ability. There are no auditions and you don't have to be able to read music. Our repertoire is broad and includes musical theatre, world music, classical and opera.
We invite guest practitioners to lead workshops and rehearsals, thereby further broadening members' experience. We are fortunate to have already worked with Helen Chadwick, Mary King, Pete Churchill, Brian Kay, and the BBC Singers.
15th anniversary concert at the Winston Churchill Theatre
October 2024
A Musical Bouquet in the Bushey Rose Garden
June 2024
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Our repertoire
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Please click here to see some examples of Tonic Choir in action.
In love with singing? Join us!
Being a member of Tonic Choir means
- lots of laughter at weekly rehearsals
- singing a broad repertoire of secular music
- making friends
- having fun
- performing in interesting places
- occasional social events and outings
- no auditions
- no requirement to read music
Being a member of Tonic Choir means
- lots of laughter at weekly rehearsals
- singing a broad repertoire of secular music
- making friends
- having fun
- performing in interesting places
- occasional social events and outings
- no auditions
- no requirement to read music
'Tonic is a life transforming experience. It is challenging and exhilarating, both at the same time, and taking part in a performance is a kind of top blast off. Thank you very much for the wonderful work you do for us.' (Tonic member)