The Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus, under the direction of Gregory Batsleer since 2009, has built a reputation as one of Scotland’s most vibrant and versatile choirs. Widely regarded as one of the finest orchestral choruses in the UK, it celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021.

Members enjoy the unique opportunity of performing with one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras, working with international conductors including Maxim Emelyanychev, Andrew Manze, Harry Christophers, Richard Egarr, Václav Luks and Sir James MacMillan.

The Chorus appears regularly with the Orchestra in Scotland’s major cities. Recent concerts have covered a wide range of music including Bach’s Mass in B minor, Brahms’ Requiem, Haydn’s Creation and a rare performance of Vaughan Williams’ Flos Campi. A performance of Sir James MacMillan’s Seven Last Words from the Cross was a highlight of the 2024-25 Season.

SCOC has given the premiere performances of several SCO Commissions for choir and orchestra including The Years by Anna Clyne (SCO Associate Composer 2019-2022) and James MacMillan’s Composed in August; the coming season will see the premiere of The Language of Eden by SCO Associate Composer Jay Capperauld.

The SCO Chorus also performs a capella, both digital and live, in music ranging from Tallis and Purcell to new work by Anna Clyne and Jay Capperauld. Its annual Christmas concerts at Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirk have established themselves as a Season highlight; the Chorus also enjoys appearing on the SCO’s Summer Tour.

Other notable out-of-Season appearances have included critically-acclaimed performances with the SCO at the BBC Proms in Handel’s Jephtha in 2019 and in Mendelssohn's Elijah in 2023. The Chorus appeared with Maxim Emelyanychev and SCO in a semi-staged performance of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at the 2023 Edinburgh International Festival, resulting in re-invitations for Così fan tutte in 2024 and La Clemenza di Tito in 2025.

SCOC’s Young Singers' Programme was established in 2015 to nurture and develop aspiring young singers. It is designed for young people with a high level of choral experience and ambitions to further their singing with a world-class ensemble.

The SCO Chorus Young Singers' Programme is generously supported by the Baird Educational Trust.