Welcome to notorious - the choir with a difference
Founded in Birmingham by the visionary musical director, Clare Edwards in 1997, notorious is a vibrant and welcoming choir that regularly rehearses in the heart of Kings Heath.
Our Mission
At notorious, we are passionate about creating music that is accessible for all, to be enjoyed by both our choir members and our audience alike, no matter what their background or musical experience.
Our Musical Palette
We thrive on diversity, and our concerts weave an exciting tapestry of musical genres from classical to pop, jazz and folk melodies and often embracing works by new composers. Our concert programmes blend these genres – often accompanied by talented soloists and other musicians to create a unique and unforgettable notorious experience.
Unconventional Venues
notorious is not confined to conventional concert venues. We believe music should be experienced in all its glory in more unconventional settings throughout our city. Prepare to be surprised and enchanted as we bring our music to life in unique and unexpected places.
Our Story
Click here to read more about our people and our journey to the choir we are today:
Come and hear us sing!
Book now for our Christmas Concert!
Christmas with Notorious
Saturday 6th December 2025, 7pm
All Saints Church, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RA
Start your Christmas with notorious in the beautiful setting of All Saints Church for a varied Christmas programme full of joy!
In the first half the choir will perform lush harmonies that both capture the spirit of the festive season and bring a sense of calm. Relax with Morten Lauridsen’s serene ‘O Nata Lux’ and Kim Andre Arnesen’s ‘Dormi, Jesu’ – a meditative lullaby inspired by music from Eastern Europe.
In the second half we’ll turn up the festive sparkle with a notorious mix of traditional Christmas music and contemporary hits including Mariah Carey, Wham and The Beach Boys – by the time you leave, you’ll be feeling truly festive!
Mulled wine and mince pies will be for sale during the interval.
Tickets £15/£12, book using the button below.
Stay Tuned
Fancy a sing?
We’re always excited to meet people who would like to join our choir!
We rehearse one evening a week (19:30 to 21:30) in Kings Heath. To accommodate everyone’s schedules, we rotate rehearsal days each week – from Monday through to Thursday.
Following our rehearsals, we often gather for a friendly social at a local pub, typically at the Hare and Hounds or The Red Lion.
To find out more about joining the choir, please get in touch via the link below:
