Our Choirs
All the music that the choirs perform is created by Gregg. Whether it's an arrangement of a popular song, or an original composition, he prides himself on writing to suit the abilities of the choirs. In particular, Gregg is passionate about mash ups! He absolutely loves the unique piece of music that can come from combing 3 different songs, in ways that people are not expecting. Also, he does love a challenge!
Initium in Latin means “From The Beginning”, and here at InitiumArts, we aim to promote singing for all, encouraging any ages and capabilities whatever level you’re starting from. Almost all our choir performances have been in support of charities including Theatre Nemo, Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, Quarriers, Accord, Marie Curie, Alzheimers Scotland and Race For Life, to name but a few. We also perform other events from small, private functions to full-blown festivals. The opportunities that have presented themselves over the years continue to surprise and excite us.
So what are you waiting for? Come join the fun and sing yourself happy!
See below to find your nearest InitiumArts choir, or contact info@initiumarts.co.uk for more information.
Sing-ergy
Dumfries is a vibrant community of arts, diversity, equality, and a great sense of belonging. Celebrating their one-year anniversary in 2020, SINGergy is the newest addition to the InitiumArts family...but they make up for it in size! Our largest choir is a community singing ensemble that offers a safe and creative space for anyone who wants to explore singing with other like minded people. Their inaugural event took place at Doonhame Festival in 2019.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SINGergyChoir
Contact: info@initiumarts.co.uk
Rehearsals:
Every Tuesday 7-9pm
Location:
The Usual Place
Academy St
Dumfries
DG1 1BZ
Rockus
After being founded and developed by the gifted Charlene Gordon in 2011, Gregg took over as Director of RockUs choir in 2016. RockUs’s first performance was on Armed Forces Day, in 2012, and since then have enjoyed singing opportunities such as STV Glasgow’s ‘Live Appeal’, Glasgow Summer Bash, and many, many other community events around Renfrewshire including the Spree Festival. Rockus is the only choir with its own functioning events committee and website, and tends to be one of our busiest!
Website: www.rockuschoir.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RockusCommunityChoir
Contact: rockuschoir@gmail.com
Rehearsals:
Every Thursday 7-9pm
Location:
Salvation Army
Mill Street
Paisley, Renfrewshire
PA1 1ND
zigzag
ZigZag began in 2010 by Robert Wishart, a music sensation for over 30 years. He is a vocal coach and performer, working with such greats as Michelle McManus and BBC Scotland's newsreaders for their famed Children in Need performances. After successfully developing the choir for seven years, Robert decided to step down as choir director. Looking for a replacement, Gregg met with him to see if he would be up for the challenge and lucky for him, he got the job! As of January 2018, Gregg took over the reigns as Director of ZigZag Community Choir and since then it has grown beyond measures.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/zigzagcommunitychoir
Contact: info@initiumarts.co.uk
Rehearsals:
Every Monday 7-9pm
Location:
Inchinnan Community Centre/ Bowling Club
101 Banchory Ave
Inchinnan, Renfrew
PA4 9QG
Achoired Taste
Gregg’s longest running choir to date all started in 2008, with an online ad from a woman who wanted to be part of a community choir but didn’t know how to start one. Gregg replied and alas, Achoired Taste Glasgow was born! Being the most intimate choir of the four, it has since grown and developed into a little community of its own. They have performed in amazing places for wonderful organisations and causes, such as Wish Upon a Star alongside the 55-piece Glasgow Studio Orchestra, singing all your magical Disney favourites! And lets not forget their famous annual choir camp!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/achoiredtaste11
Contact: info@initiumarts.co.uk
Rehearsals:
Every Wednesday 7-9pm
Location:
Theatre Nemo
The Briggait
141 Bridgegate
Glasgow
G1 5HZ