Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.
The choir of Bakkagerði church in Borgarfjörður eystri, singing at services there. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too.
The music school is run together with Djúpavogsskóli and offers group or private lessons, or music workshops, depending on teachers and demand each year. Every year it helps stage a musical with all the primary school pupils.
A women's vocal group from the Egilsstaðir area that gives concerts such as a Christmas concert in Egilsstaðakirkja and shows with a band in Valaskjálf.
A smaller choir with a more demanding repertoire; it gives concerts such as a Christmas concert in Egilsstaðakirkja. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
A men's choir from the Fljótsdalshérað area that performs at local concerts.
The choirs of Vallanes and Þingmúli, Eiðar, and Kirkjubær and Sleðbrjótur sing at services in the country churches around Egilsstaðir. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
A mixed church choir that sings at services and ceremonies and gives spring and Christmas concerts. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
A recently founded seniors' choir in the Egilsstaðir area that rehearses at Hlymsdalir and has sung at the church service on Seniors' Day.
An amateur band of pupils, teachers and anyone else who plays a wind or percussion instrument; it plays at events such as 17 June and Ormsteiti. If you can play a bit, just turn up on a Monday evening.
Group singing led by volunteers with accompaniment; no singing skills required. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
Beginner to advanced lessons on wind, string, keyboard and percussion instruments and in singing (classical and rhythmic), plus music theory. The school also runs string orchestras for its pupils; the yearly fee can be split into up to six payments.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too. Student bands (rhythmic/pop music) play at the spring concerts.
The church choir of Ás parish in Fellabær, singing at services in Áskirkja and Kirkjuselið, including Taizé chants. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
Lessons on most instruments, including strings, wind, piano, guitar, accordion and drums, plus singing; there are singing groups for younger pupils. Fellaskóli pupils have lessons during the school day, and adults are taken on when there's room; apply by email.
The church choir of Fljótsdalur, singing at services in Valþjófsstaðarkirkja and elsewhere. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too. The school's wind band and student rock bands give concerts in Egilsbúð.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too. Student bands (rhythmic/pop music) play at the spring concerts.
Seyðisfjörður's church choir, singing at services, confirmations and festivities such as 17 June. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
Piano, violin, ukulele, guitar, bass, drums, singing and electronic music/composition. From year 2 children can play together in small groups, and this year four student bands are writing their own songs; lessons are open to everyone in town.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too.
A small but ambitious men's choir founded in 2011 that has toured Iceland and sung in the Faroe Islands.
A mixed church choir singing at services in Hof and Vopnafjörður churches and giving concerts with Karlakór Vopnafjarðar and the children's choir.
Piano, recorder, guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, saxophone, trumpet and clarinet; pupils' lessons fit into their school timetable. Applications are taken at the start of each term, but you can also start mid-term; sibling discounts for children.