2025-2026 Season

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Our friendly choir welcomes new members in all voice parts throughout the season, which runs from September to May or early June. Interested singers can come along to any Tuesday rehearsal at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL.
For more details, see the “join” page or contact membership@ercu.org.uk

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News from ERCU

Reviews of the Gloria Concert
Herald Scotland 4* Review
"Neither of these two very different works is an easy sing, but, under the energetic baton of the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union director Michael Bawtree, both were heard to best advantage in tightly disciplined performances."
The Quinntessential Review 5* Review
"Bruckner’s Mass in D Minor: Defying Expectations.
"The orchestra and chorus were superb, the wall of sound both impressive and uplifting, and the soloists absolutely on point."
Edinburgh Music Review
"All-in-all, top-quality collaborative music-making."
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ERCU Trip to Brussels
In December 2025, ERCU travelled to Brussels to participate in a joint concert with Brussels Choral Society. The trip was greatly enjoyed by everyone and the concert a resounding success. Our tenor, John Thompson, has written a short report for us which you can download here. It includes a few photographs taken by him.

ERCU and the BCS on stage at the Bozar, Brussels.

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Conducting Fellow
We are pleased to announce that Fraser David Macdonald is continuing with us as conducting fellow for another season.  Fraser is an emerging Scottish conductor and composer. He is the Assistant Director of the schola cantorum of the Church of the Sacred Heart.  Having achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in music from Edinburgh University, Fraser is now pursuing a masters in composition, with a focus on music for voices and instruments. 
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Fraser David Macdonald

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