Scrubs CUH Workplace Choir

Scrubs CUH Workplace Choir is a four-part mixed choir of about 50 members, directed by Mr. Patrick D’Alton, represented primarily by hospital staff members who want to unwind after a hard week work by singing in a relaxed and amusing atmosphere. The choir was formed at Cork University Hospital in 2015 with the aim of competing in the RTE Lyric FM workplace choir competition. After this experience, the choir decided to continue, participating in charity and competitive events, both within and outside the hospital. Eleven years later, the choir has developed a large repertoire of songs and is going from strength to strength with membership from all major departments throughout the large hospital campus, including retirees. The choir has been privileged to perform locally, nationally and internationally. Scrubs choir main performances: Lyric FM’s Workplace Choir competitions in 2015, 2016 and 2017; “Britain’s Got Talent” competition in 2017 (under invitation); International Choral Festival in Vienna in 2018; International Festival of Choirs and Orchestras in Rome in 2024; Derry International Choir Festival and Christmas concert in Cork Opera House in 2025. The choir achieved first place in the IBEC Workplace Choir of the Year competition at the Cork International Choral festival in 2022 and in 2023, and third place again in 2024.