Medina Community Choir is based on the Isle of Wight in the UK. Membership is open to anyone, and there are no auditions for entry. Lots of people feel nervous about joining a choir because they think they need to be able to read music, but in our choir many members don’t read music, and we show that such a group of people can still create excellent music.
The Choir was started by our director, Hannah Brear, in 2006, initially for students and parents of Medina High School. Since then it has evolved into a popular and acclaimed whole-island choir, attracting more than 100 regular members of all ages and backgrounds.
Our repertoire is very varied, from classical to musical theatre, from film favourites to pop, to gospel.
Find full details of upcoming 2023 dates on our Events page.
We usually hold concerts at least twice a year on the Isle of Wight.
In addition, we have been invited to perform at amazing events. For example, in 2019 the choir sang John Rutter's Magnificat at Carnegie Hall, New York, with DCINY (Distinguished Concerts International New York).
In Summer 2022 we performed our gospel repertoire at venues in the Loire Valley in France. We go on tour to France every two years.
Past guest appearances include backing Fatboy Slim at Bestival on the Isle of Wight (2013) and at Common People Festival, Southampton (2015); and backing acclaimed tenor Russell Watson (2016 and 2018).
The choir is also sought-after for weddings.
To find out more about joining Medina Community Choir, for booking enquiries, or further information, please email us
Beatles concert, August 2021 at St Saviour's Church, Totland: Imagine
MCC's director, Hannah, takes a bow at Carnegie Hall, New York, March 2019
At Eglise Sainte-Colombe, La Flèche, France: Medina Community Choir on tour, August 2019