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!
Missed our last concert?
Nature in Music
Saturday 28th June 2025, 1-4pm
Blakesley Hall, Blakesley Road, Yardley, B25 8RN
Under the shady trees on a hot summer afternoon, notorious took us on a musical journey inspired by nature in the historic setting of Blakesley Hall.
Our audience relaxed on picnic blankets in the gardens and were transported to the heart of the natural world with timeless classics of Thomas Tallis and William Byrd, through to the contemporary harmonies of Eric Whitacre. notorious also performed nature-inspired chart-toppers by Carly Simon, Justin Timberlake and the Beatles- a classic notorious mix!
If you loved what you heard, have look at the set list or check out the Spotify playlist below:
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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.
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