West Sussex Youth Choirs
Led by musical director Sarah Forbes, sessions are dynamic and creative offering singers a chance to explore their voices, build their confidence and discover the joy of singing together in harmony.
West Sussex Youth Choir
West Sussex Youth Choir is a mixed-voice choir for experienced singers aged 13-18 years. We learn large-scale choral works, with opportunities to perform with an orchestra, as well as lighter and more contemporary repertoire.
An ability to read music isn’t essential and sessions offer a chance for singers to build their skills and confidence with a focus on having fun and being creative. Singers with changing voices are supported during rehearsals as they find their new tenor and bass registers.
Who can join? If you are in year 9 or above, you can get involved following a successful audition
How do I audition?: You will be asked to record a short video of yourself singing. Choose something simple that you are confident with.
When does the choir take place? Rehearsals take place on Saturdays, 1pm-2:45pm at Horsham Music Centre, c/o The College of Richard Collyer, RH12 2EJ
West Sussex Young Voices
West Sussex Young Voices is a treble voice choir that provides younger musicians, aged 9-12 years with the foundations they need to become outstanding choral singers. This includes learning to sing in parts, music reading skills and developing their individual voices. No previous experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a willingness to learn
Who can join? If you are in years 5-8, you can get involved following a successful audition and attending a taster session
How do I audition?: You will be asked to record a short video of yourself singing. Choose something simple that you are confident with.
When does the choir take place? Rehearsals take place on Saturdays, 11.00am-12.30pm at Horsham Music Centre, c/o The College of Richard Collyer, RH12 2EJ
Director of West Sussex Youth Choirs
“My name is Sarah and I can’t wait to welcome you to the West Sussex Youth Choirs. I have loved singing ever since I was a little girl and want everyone to be able to experience the joy of coming together to sing in harmony. Our choirs are for anyone who loves singing just like me. I will help you to develop your singing voice and teach you some absolutely amazing music, sometimes performing in beautiful venues or with an orchestra. You will also be part of a community of people who love singing just like you and make some new friends along the way.”
Accompanist
“Having been involved as accompanist to the Youth Choir for several years, it’s lovely to see young people growing together in friendship and becoming more confident in their personalities as well as in their singing. In both Young Voices and the Youth Choir, a variety of musical styles are offered, and part-singing is taught from scratch in a fun and accessible way. Regular choir performances are given, giving the students a purpose to aim for and a sense of achievement.”