On Friday 21st June 2024, Farnham Maltings was ringing with the sound of children’s voices, as Farnham Youth Choir (FYC) held their annual Singing Spree. Once again, 300 Year 2 children from eight local schools were joined by FYC’s three choirs on stage for a free, fun-filled singing workshop. The morning was led by Artistic Director Patrick Barrett and Training Choir conductor Claire Robins, accompanied by Susan Norman, and was a thoroughly joyful occasion!

Everyone sang We Are One by Mark and Helen Johnson, which many of the schools had learned in advance, as well as lots of shorter action songs involving clapping and moving, to keep everyone engaged. The schoolchildren were also treated to a performance of Fly written by local composer and FYC alum, Suzzie Vango, and FYC Senior Choir’s performance of Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho had the young audience riveted.

An engaging, interactive singing workshop, spreading the joy of music and filling the room with happiness and laughter.

St Peter’s C of E Primary School, Farnham

A lovely inclusive event that all children enjoyed!

St John’s C of E Infant School, Churt

FYC are very grateful to Farnham Town Council for helping to fund this event, and we were delighted to have had its co-leader Councillor Graham White and Deputy Mayor, Councillor George Murray in attendance.

Farnham Youth Choir’s next performance will be in Auckland, New Zealand, as they jet off to represent the UK at the World Choir Games on 13th July. You can follow their progress on www.facebook.com/farnhamyouthchoir or their website www.fyc.org.uk

If you have a child aged 6-18 who loves to sing, Farnham Youth Choir are holding free open rehearsals for all three choirs at 5.15pm on 11th and 18th September at Farnham Maltings. Go to www.fyc.org.uk/joinus to register.