The Origin Praise Choir

The Origin Praise Choir

While this group is newly formed in 2009, it was formed out of one of the oldest groups involved in Origin. We started performing with a choir in 1997, holding events at Carrubbers Christian Centre in Edinburgh, and in 2000 moved into larger venues.

The group has always had an open policy on admissons, allowing anyone who can hold a tune to sing with us, and has sung in events such as RESURRECTION in 2007, to almost 6,000 people at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, along with annual participation in the City Praise events in Edinburgh's Usher Hall since 2003 (except during the hall's refurbishment in 2007).

This choir has also performed for BBC Television's 'Songs of Praise' Sunday night programme

We rehearse only in the lead-up to large-scale events, so the commitment is not huge, and can usually be worked into people's schedules. The age range of the choir is large, mostly comprising those in their 20s and 30s, but right up to those with the free bus pass, and it can vary largely between events!

Join us! - we have a clear mission: to unite the church in praise and worship of our Lord Jesus, and are always looking for people to join us on the journey. You can sign up online, or email choir at originscotland dot org for more information.

	Choirmaster Rebecca Hardie Rebecca studied music at Edinburgh University, majoring in voice, and is one of our regular soloists. She also sings with the Exile Band and wrote a number of the songs on their first album. She worships at Barnton Baptist Church, is married to James and has a young son, Oliver.
	Choir Manager Sara Dewar Sara works for the Lloyds Banking Group and has her own business making custom jewelry in her spare time. She sings with the choir, worships at Newhaven Parish Church, is married to Alistair and has a young son, Daniel.

Inclusion in any Origin programme is at the discretion of the organisers.