About JOINING ONE OF OUR CHOIRS

If you would like to join one of our choirs or to attend an open rehearsal, please complete the Application Form at the bottom of this page. This page should answer most of your questions - if not, please contact Clare Wain who is in charge of recruitment at joinachoir@fyc.org.uk.

for the Training Choir (children in school years 2-4) we welcome children to a FREE open rehearsal to see if they would like to join. If your child would like to attend a rehearsal, please register your interest by filling in the form below or by emailing joinachoir@fyc.org.uk.
for the Junior Choir (children in school years 5-7) entrance is by a simple audition in September, January or June. If your child would like to attend a FREE open rehearsal, please register your interest by filling in the form below or by emailingjoinachoir@fyc.org.uk.
for the Senior Choir (school years 8-13) we welcome new members by audition in June. Boys (treble voices only) can audition if they are currently in years 6 and above. Please register your interest by filling in the form below or by emailing joinachoir@fyc.org.uk.

About Auditions

We aim to make the audition process friendly and helpful, and hopefully an enjoyable experience! We want to find out about your current ability but are also looking for potential and readiness to learn.

JUNIOR Choir auditions

When and where are the auditions and how long will it last?
An informal audition will be arranged either after a rehearsal or on auditions day in June. Please register below or email joinachoir@fyc.org.uk.
What happens in the audition?
You will be asked to sing some simple vocal exercises to discover whether you are a high or low singer (we need both!).
Can parents stay during the auditions?
There is a room for parents to wait during the rehearsal and while your child auditions. Members of the FYC team and other parents will be available for you to chat with.
When will I hear the result of my audition?
You will either know when you leave the audition if you have a place in the Junior Choir or you will receive an email soon afterwards.
What happens if I’m accepted?
Following your successful audition, you can begin rehearsals on Wednesdays at The United Reformed Church, South Street, Farnham, GU9 7QU from 5.15pm – 6.35pm.

SENIOR CHOIR AUDITIONS

Where and when are the auditions?
If you attend an open rehearsal and if you would like to join the choir, we will arrange an informal audition with the conductor. Please register below or email joinachoir@fyc.org.uk.
What happens in the audition?
You will be asked to sing some simple vocal exercises to discover whether you are a high or low singer (we need both!). There will also be some ear tests (similar to aural tests in graded exams) and some simple sight reading.
Do I need to prepare a piece and will there be an accompanist?
You do not need to prepare a piece. One of the conductors will teach you the vocal exercises and play the piano.
Can parents stay during the auditions?
There is a room for parents to wait during the rehearsal and while your child auditions. Members of the FYC team and other parents will be available for you to chat with.
When will I hear the results of my audition?
If you’ve auditioned for the Senior Choir will know by the evening if you have a place.

What happens if I’m accepted?

If you gain a place in the Senior Choir you will be able to attend rehearsals on Wednesdays at The Methodist Church, South Street, Farnham, GU9 7RN from 5.15pm – 6.45pm.

how do I apply?

Please follow this link to complete the application form to join any of our choirs or to attend an open rehearsal. (Data protection: We will only use the information you provide for audition purposes.)

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