On Wednesday, 26 March 2025 Farnham Youth Choir held their first Singing Spree at Princes Hall, Aldershot. We have been running this event at Farnham Maltings for the past three years but this is the first time we have visited the Princes Hall, and it was fab! Over 400 Year 2 children and their teachers attended from six local schools, as well as Councillor Clive Grattan, former Mayor, from Rushmoor Borough Council.

Claire Robins and Patrick Barrett, accompanied by pianist Susan Norman, led a fantastic morning of singing including 'Stand Next To Me' and 'I Just Gotta Sing', by local composer (and FYC alum) Suzzie Vango. All the schools had learnt the song‘We Are One’ by Mark and Helen Johnson, and gave a rousing performance, together with BSL signing.

Feedback from the schools that took part has been really positive and we hope to welcome any keen singers from Aldershot and Farnborough schools to our next, free open rehearsals, which take place on 23rd and 30th April at Farnham Maltings. To sign up go to www.fyc.org.uk/joinus.

Farnham Youth Choir’s second annual Singing Spree took place at Farnham Maltings on Friday 23rd June, 2023, and was a roaring success! 300 Year 2 children from six local primary schools took part in the morning, which was led by FYC’s brilliant conductors Patrick Barrett, Margaret O’Shea and Claire Robins, accompanied by Susan Norman.

Many of the schools had already had a workshop visit from Claire Robins earlier this year and so had the opportunity to learn a new song, ‘There’s a dinosaur in my garden’ by Claire McCue, in advance. They had also been able to practise along with a video made by FYC’s Melanie Hancox, featuring the Training Choir. It was fantastic to hear the schools all come together and raise the roof with this catchy song, complete with actions!

The children also learnt some new songs on the day which they sang alongside FYC and were then treated to short performances from the three choirs. FYC Senior Choir’s (gold-medal-winning!) performance of ‘Joshua’ had the children particularly spellbound.

Our children loved every minute of it! We thoroughly enjoyed last year, but I think this year was even better. Thank you for an engaging and uplifting workshop.

St Peter’s C of E Primary School, Farnham

A fantastic morning of singing provided by such enthusiastic leaders!

St Mary’s Church of England (Aided) Infant School, Frensham

We were delighted that the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Alan Earwaker, was also in attendance to present a donation from Farnham Town Council’s Community Grant towards this event, which was free for schools to attend.

All children in Years 2-4 (current Years 1-3) are invited to come along to FYC’s next open rehearsal on 28th June at 5.15pm at Farnham Maltings. Go to https://www.fyc.org.uk/join-us-tc to register.

First FYC Singing Spree in Aldershot is a success

FYC Singing Spree 2023 is a roaring success!