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Gloucestershire Boys' Choir Rehearsals
Rehearsals this term are on the following dates:
10th September
Open rehearsal - 24th September
1st October, 15th October,
5th November, 19th November, 26th November
10th December
They run at the following times:
Key Stage 2 (years 3-6) - 4.30pm-5.20pm
Key Stages 3-4 (years 7-11) - 5.10pm-6pm
Rehearsals take place at Gloucestershire Academy of Music, Barbican House, Barbican Road, Gloucester, GL1 2JF
First session free for new starters
If you would like your son to take part, please complete this sign up form
What is Gloucestershire Boys' Choir?
Gloucestershire Boys' Choir is exactly that, a choir of boys that represents the county of Gloucestershire.
There are two sections to the choir, one for boys in school years 3-6 (Junior) and the other for boys in year 7-11 (Senior).
Why just boys?
An important aim of the choir is to provide a safe space to guide boys through voice change and to encourage them to continue singing once they leave school. There is a general shortage of male adult singers, and boys will learn all the skills they need to give them the confidence to keep singing into adulthood.
Why should my child join a choir?
The benefits of singing continue to be supported by extensive research, both relating to health and well-being, and academic achievement. And it's great fun!!
Is there an audition?
There is currently no audition: the only requirements are a love of singing, and an ability to carry a melody.
What music will you be singing?
The point of this choir is to cover as wide a range of music as possible. The choirs of Gloucester Cathedral and Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum specialise in sacred choral music, but this is an opportunity to explore a wide variety of different styles and genres, so we hope there is something there for everyone.
When will they perform?
It is an important aim of the choir to provide meaningful and memorable performance opportunities to the singers in the choir.
In addition to our own concerts, a number of the boys took part in a performance of 'The Burning Boy' by Stephen McNeff as part of the Three Choirs Festival in 2019. This was a fantastic experience and a great opportunity for the boys to sing with professional singers and instrumentalists. In August 2021, members sang in 'Re:Creation' as part of the 'Gabrieli Roar' project in Worcester Cathedral. In November 2021, the boys sang with one of Ben's other choirs 'Hanley Voices', in a performance of 'Zimbe' by Alexander L'Estrange.
We were also delighted to be part of 'A Christmas Cracker' in Cheltenham Town Hall, December 2019 and 2021
How often do you meet?
Rehearsals take place on a fortnightly basis in term time, usually on a Sunday afternoon.
Junior Boys (school years 3-6) meet from 4.30-5.20pm, and Senior Boys (school years 7-11) from 5.10-6pm
What will it cost?
Charges will be made for groups of rehearsals, usually termly. Concession will be made for siblings, and if you want your son to join the choir but need financial support, this will also be considered on a case by case basis.
Gloucestershire Boys' Choir is grateful for the support from Brimpsfield Music Society
Rehearsals this term are on the following dates:
10th September
Open rehearsal - 24th September
1st October, 15th October,
5th November, 19th November, 26th November
10th December
They run at the following times:
Key Stage 2 (years 3-6) - 4.30pm-5.20pm
Key Stages 3-4 (years 7-11) - 5.10pm-6pm
Rehearsals take place at Gloucestershire Academy of Music, Barbican House, Barbican Road, Gloucester, GL1 2JF
First session free for new starters
If you would like your son to take part, please complete this sign up form
What is Gloucestershire Boys' Choir?
Gloucestershire Boys' Choir is exactly that, a choir of boys that represents the county of Gloucestershire.
There are two sections to the choir, one for boys in school years 3-6 (Junior) and the other for boys in year 7-11 (Senior).
Why just boys?
An important aim of the choir is to provide a safe space to guide boys through voice change and to encourage them to continue singing once they leave school. There is a general shortage of male adult singers, and boys will learn all the skills they need to give them the confidence to keep singing into adulthood.
Why should my child join a choir?
The benefits of singing continue to be supported by extensive research, both relating to health and well-being, and academic achievement. And it's great fun!!
Is there an audition?
There is currently no audition: the only requirements are a love of singing, and an ability to carry a melody.
What music will you be singing?
The point of this choir is to cover as wide a range of music as possible. The choirs of Gloucester Cathedral and Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum specialise in sacred choral music, but this is an opportunity to explore a wide variety of different styles and genres, so we hope there is something there for everyone.
When will they perform?
It is an important aim of the choir to provide meaningful and memorable performance opportunities to the singers in the choir.
In addition to our own concerts, a number of the boys took part in a performance of 'The Burning Boy' by Stephen McNeff as part of the Three Choirs Festival in 2019. This was a fantastic experience and a great opportunity for the boys to sing with professional singers and instrumentalists. In August 2021, members sang in 'Re:Creation' as part of the 'Gabrieli Roar' project in Worcester Cathedral. In November 2021, the boys sang with one of Ben's other choirs 'Hanley Voices', in a performance of 'Zimbe' by Alexander L'Estrange.
We were also delighted to be part of 'A Christmas Cracker' in Cheltenham Town Hall, December 2019 and 2021
How often do you meet?
Rehearsals take place on a fortnightly basis in term time, usually on a Sunday afternoon.
Junior Boys (school years 3-6) meet from 4.30-5.20pm, and Senior Boys (school years 7-11) from 5.10-6pm
What will it cost?
Charges will be made for groups of rehearsals, usually termly. Concession will be made for siblings, and if you want your son to join the choir but need financial support, this will also be considered on a case by case basis.
Gloucestershire Boys' Choir is grateful for the support from Brimpsfield Music Society