The Promenade Youth Choir has been invited by popular classical ensemble BLAKE to perform with them at the Epsom Playhouse on September 29th at 8pm. The choir will join them in their own versions of Jerusalem, Nessun dorma, Hallelujah and I vow to thee my country, and will sing She's always a woman by Billy Joel.
PROMENADE CHOIRS
Christopher has years of experience teaching young voices. As well as being an consummate singer and teacher of singing, he is also a qualified classroom teacher.
He has directed many workshop ensembles of childrens voices, and has frequently been asked to start a choir to continue
the work he does in these. With the support of Surrey Arts he has set this up in Walton-on-Thames.
Future events:
Youth and Junior Choirs
Thursday September 29th. 8pm Epsom Playhouse. Concert with BLAKE.
Monday October 17th 2011. Ashley School, Walton-on-Thames -
Good For You! A joint project with children from Ashley School, Bell Farm School and Hurst Park School performing this delightful new work for children written by Jonathan Willcocks.
Sunday March 25th 2012. Joining forces with several local schools including Heathside School and Rydens School to perform Handel's Messiah. Christ The Prince of Peace Church, Weybridge.
The Girls' Choir
Will have a workshop in the run up to Christmas, followed by a public concert. Venue tbc.
Christopher has years of experience working with young singers....
The aims of the choirs will be to:
Foster the joy of singing with others.
Work to create the best group sound possible.
Teach young singers how to use their voices as effectively as possible.
Develop the musical skills of all those in the choir.
Develop pride in creating music of a high quality.
Give motivated young singers a platform upon which to excel.
The age range for the junior choir is 8-14, dependent on ability. It rehearses in the hall of Bell Farm School, Hersham, Surrey on Mondays from 6.30 - 7.45pm. The age range for the youth choir is be 12-18, dependent on ability. It rehearses in the hall of Bell Farm School, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey on Mondays from 7.45 - 9pm.
Here, during a choral workshop, a child sings as soloist....
Both boys and girls are welcome, though boys in the junior choir should not have broken voices.
If you are interested, please contact Christopher as soon as possible by email or using the form below.
The superb Promenade Girl's Choir has a reputation for producing performances of the highest calibre....
The Promenade Girl's Choir is an invitation only choir which rehearses in workshops during school holidays.
Anybody interested in joining a workshop should ask for an audition.
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The Promenade Youth Choir has been set up with the aid of the R.C.Sherriff Trust. Find out more...
Performances of the Junior Choir are supported by the Charity of Robert Phillips. Find out more...
Christopher has years of experience working with young singers....
Here, during a choral workshop, a child sings as soloist....
The superb Promenade Girl's Choir has a reputation for producing performances of the highest calibre....
