Who can join?

Boys and girls from year 5 upwards who enjoy singing and are willing to commit to attending rehearsals regularly.

When and where does the choir meet?

Every Tuesday in term time from 5.50pm to 6.50pm at Egglescliffe School, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, TS16 0LA. For those travelling from the east of our region, the easiest approach is from the A66, then A135 to Yarm, past Preston Park. This route is lit with street lights. Turn right just before the traffic lights at Yarm Bridge (South View) and right again at the T-junction at the end of South View. Take 2nd left into Seymour Drive and turn right into the large school car park. If it is full, you can park (with consideration to residents) in nearby streets, or across the road in the Tesco car park. Walk through to reception and staff will direct you from there.

How much does it cost?

£44 per term, with reductions for families in receipt of pupil premium or for siblings. This can be paid in a single payment, or spread out over the course of the term, whichever suits parents’ needs. There is nothing to pay until the singer’s membership is agreed by the Music Director – usually after two rehearsals.

What are the rehearsals like?

The children work hard in these sessions, but they are fun!

They use printed music, and are taught how to read the notes, signs and strange words!

Parents can sit in the hall and listen if they wish – and many do. 

What about performances?

See further below for news and photos of recent events and concerts for the choirs.

There is a uniform for formal concerts. Parents provide:

- A white long-sleeved shirt – like a school shirt

- Black full-length trousers (not leggings)

- Black socks and black shoes. Black gym shoes are fine.

The choir will provide a smart red waistcoat for singers in the Junior Choir.

There is a rehearsal in the afternoon on concert days at the concert venue, and all choir members are expected to attend.

How can a new person join?

Email Choir Secretary (Judith Arber) on juniorchoir@clevelandphilharmonicchoir.com, or just come along to any rehearsal to try the choir out.

Who runs the choirs?

The choir is part of Cleveland Philharmonic Choir and is run by a committee of singers from CPC, helped by the parents of choir members.

What do parents think of it so far?

"A lovely opportunity for our children"

"It builds their confidence"

“It’s brilliant, bigger and better than we had thought.”

“We were blown away!”

“The best hour of the week – de-stressing for parents who sit and listen!”

“I’m pleased that John is going into the theory of music, too.”

“It’s not hard to get the children there – they want to come.”

“John’s way with the children is really good – he could say anything to them and they would accept it.”

“I love it when he says to the children, ‘I just want to thank you.’”