Non-auditioned choir for 7-16 year olds, split into Juniors and Seniors | Rehearses Tuesdays @ d:two Market Place in Henley | Costs ~ £75 per Term | At least 3 concerts per year in front of audience | Professional vocals skills training All rehearsals take place on THURSDAYS during Term time, at the d:two Community Centre, Market Place, Henley. There are two choirs: Junior Choir for 7-11 year olds which meets at 5.30-6.15pm and Senior Choir for 12-17 year olds at 6.15-7.00pm. There are NO AUDITIONS for either group and the first session can be taken free with no obligation to see how it goes. Why young singers should join Henley Youth Choir:
We aim to give young singers the best possible vocal training by teaching them various vocal skills and techniques, as well as listening skills, and confidence. Each term we choose a varied Repertoire to work on these vocal skills whilst providing a fun and inspiring singing experience. We tend to have a mix of classical pieces as well as well-known contemporary music. Juniors and Seniors have different repertoires, with some overlap. Additional benefits for Senior Choir Members:
Singing in the Senior Choir, and/or volunteering at Junior Choir sessions, can contribute to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme which many secondary school pupils participate in. Senior Choir Members are also invited to Vocal Workshops featuring experts in the education of music and singing. These free workshops are organised about 3 times a year by Henley Choral Society, which Henley Youth Choir is part of. Why we love to perform:
One of the highlights of each term is the end-of-term performance, which in previous years have consisted of performing at the Henley Choral Society's Christmas Concert, with with an audience of over 300 people, and performing at the Henley Festival's popular Family Day. How to join:
You can direct any further questions to Henley Youth Choir's Manager and Administrator Fi Harding (email: [email protected], phone: 07947 658252). Costs are £50 per term with the early bird discount. An additional sibling discount applies. Details of exact costs per term are on the Registration form (downloadable from website). Potential singers are advised to download and complete this Registration form and email it to Fi Harding. Bursary Scheme:
We have a bursary scheme in place, which will fund the majority of the termly subscription for those who are eligible. Please contact Fi Harding for more information on the bursary scheme or download the Bursary Application form from our website. What others say about us:
"Thank you so much for a fantastic year of Henley Youth Choir! We have enjoyed every performance and my daughter has loved coming each week." (HYC parent)
"The youth choirs delivered a confident performance while having lots of fun." (The Henley Standard)
How to get there? The choirs rehearse in the main hall of d:two Community Centre, 55-57 Market Place, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2AA. Parking is available at Grey's Road Car Park around the corner. Parents can wait, if required, in d:two's Community Cafe which has tables, chairs and sofas.
