Choirs & Singing Activities
For children aged 10 + who are interested in getting involved with singing activities in Cornwall and West Devon.
Choirs & Singing Activities
Plymouth Music Zone
PMZ is a dynamic community music organisation with a huge range of regular music activity in term time and holidays for children and young people.
Tel 01752 213690 Email: info@plymouthmusiczone.org.uk
Kernow Voice
Vocal groups for young people aged 11-16 years at Hall for Cornwall every Wednesday during term time. It's a great way to enjoy singing and make new friends. All are welcome - you don't need any experience! The first session is on Wed 9 September.
When: Wednesdays 5.30-7pm from 9 September 09 (term time) Assembly Room, Hall for Cornwall.
Cost: £10 for 11 week term.
Contact: Isobel for more details on 01872 321971 or email isobelk@hallforcornwall.org.uk
To Book: call Box Office on 01872 262466
Cornwall Boys Choir
An auditioned choir for boys who love singing and wish to develop their skills further. There are currently 2 rehearsal groups running. One at Truro School prep who meet twice monthly on Tuesdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm and the second at Constantine primary school who meet twice monthly on Thursdays 4.30- 5.30pm. Both groups meet once a month on Saturdays from 4- 6.15pm. The choir is run by Cornwall Music Service and directed by Angela Renshaw. Alison Churchley runs the Constantine satellite group.
For more details look at the choirs web site www.cornwallboyschoir.co.uk
Cornwall Junior Choir
A non- auditioned choir run by the Chorister Outreach programme - Sing Up. The choir meet every Saturday from 10.00 - 11.30am in Truro Cathedral. It is directed by Angela Renshaw and Nigel Hayward.
www.cornwalljuniorchoir.org.uk
KV2 - Community Singing
KV2 is Hall for Cornwall’s singing group for 15+ and adults. KV2 is open to all – no auditions, no need to read music, just an enthusiasm for singing. KV2 sings a non-classical repertoire from world music to pop. Vocal arrangements are composed especially for this group by singing leaders Kate Blackwell and Sophie Halling.
When: Wednesdays 7.30pm-9pm from 9 September 2009 (term time) Assembly Room, Hall for Cornwall.
Cost: £55 for 11 week term.
Contact: Isobel for more details on 01872 321971 or email isobelk@hallforcornwall.org.uk
To Book: call Box Office on 01872 262466
Whitemoor Singing Group
A weekly singing group for anyone aged 10yrs plus on Tuesday evenings during term time. For more details contact Isobel at Hall for Cornwall in the first instance 01872 321971 or email isobelk@hallforcornwall.org.uk
Kidz R Us Theatre, St Ives
A children’s theatre company based in St Ives – they stage regular productions and also run a Kidz Choir. For more details of the company see website www.kidzrus.net or phone Phil Barnett - Director, Kidz R Us Theatre 01736 797007 phil@kidzrus.net
Stagecoach Theatre School
Theatre schools for children in Truro and Penzance with classes in drama, singing and dance. Contact the Principal Ashleigh Sendin 0800 781 7696 www.stagecoach.co.uk
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Community Choirs
Community Choirs include Male Voice Choirs and tend to be for over 18s. A list of them can be found on the following websites:
www.choirs.org.uk/england.htm and www.cornishchoirs.co.uk
Come and sing! Levow an Bys (World Voices) is welcoming new members
Would you like to try singing in a friendly community choir in Penzance?
Levow an Bys ('World Voices') is welcoming new members from 8th September 2010.
We are a friendly community choir which sings beautiful harmonies from around the world (in 2, 3 and 4 parts).
We meet on Wednesday evenings during term-time, 7-9pm in the community rooms at Humphry Davy school, Penzance.
Open rehearsal - come and see if it's your thing.
Wednesday 8th September 7-9pm.
We do perform a few times a year - but mostly we sing for pleasure, relaxation and the delight of singing in harmony.
All voices very welcome, men, women ... high voices, low voices or 'not sure what I am' voices.
No audition and no need to read music.
You can find out more about the choir at:
http://levowanbys.co.uk
or by contacting the Pip Wright who leads the Levow an Bys
wright@dit.upm.es Telephone 01736 763766
Cornwall Community Choir
Cornwall Community Choir is a new project, starting in July 2009. The ultimate aim is to get people singing in a network of community based choirs throughout the county. These choirs are open to anyone from 18 -108 with four groups initially running in Central Penzance, Hayle, St Ives and Truro.
To register your interest, please contact Neil Shepherd on 01736 759944, e-mail him at neilshepherd@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.cornwallcommunitychoir.co.uk
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