Singing is a wonderful way to increase your happiness and wellbeing. Singing in a choir gives people a chance to get together with others, to take a break from other pressures in their life and most importantly the chance to sing their hearts out. Find out how singing in a choir can boost health by visiting the BBC website.
During the August we offer various singing workshops online. Please visit the Surrey Music Hub to find out more and how to book.
Surrey Youth Choir
Surrey Youth Choir offers young people the next step in their vocal journey. This advanced mixed-voice ensemble performs a wide variety of styles, with a focus on contemporary choral music. Open to young people age 12 to 18 years old. If you love singing and want to expand your musical horizons, you are welcome to come be a part of this exciting ensemble. No audition necessary. Reading music is an asset, but not a necessity.
How to join
Find out more about the Surrey Youth Choir and how to become a member.
Surrey Arts Young Singers (SAYS)
Surrey Arts Young Singers welcomes young people of all abilities aged 7 to 13. With no previous experience required, groups rehearse weekly, learning new songs, developing vocal skills and musicianship. SAYS perform together in a friendly, supportive environment. A great way to make friends, build confidence, and enjoy singing as a team!
SAYS North: Tuesday – 4.30pm to 5.30pm – Molesey Adult Learning
SAYS West: Wednesday – 5.30pm to 6.30pm – Westfield Primary School, Woking
How to join
There is no audition necessary and no previous musical or singing experienced needed.
Find out more about Surrey Arts Young Singers and how to join, start dates and further information.
Surrey Primary Singing Festivals
Surrey Primary Singing Festivals are an annual event with a series of concerts for primary schools across the county, with close to 100 schools taking part.
Each school choir learns and rehearses a collection of songs to perform with other schools. They then to sing as one large choir to packed auditoriums in some of the county's largest venues such as Dorking Halls.
Find out more about Surrey Primary Singing Festivals and how your school can join.
Singing Picnics
Singing Picnics is opportunity for primary school children and teachers to come together with other schools to play singing games and enjoy a picnic lunch at parks and inspirational spaces across Surrey.
These are a low-cost, low-pressure way for schools to take part in group music making with an emphasis on enjoyment, well-being and community without the need to prepare for a formal performance.
Schools bring around 30 children each, often one year group at Key stage 2 level. Teachers prepare a simple song to share at the picnic that can easily be sung unaccompanied or with guitar.
Find out more about Singing Picnics and how your school can join.
Adult singing lessons
You can enrol for September for the following singing groups, please see our webpage: Adult music lessons, for more information.