Join Altrincham Youth Choir

 Launching January 2027 

Weekly rehearsals, musicianship training, vocal coaching, and inspiring performance opportunities throughout the year.

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For young singers at every stage of their musical journey

Every Thursday evening during term time

AYC Juniors

AYC Seniors

5pm-6pm |

6pm-7:15pm |

for a list of 2027 rehearsal dates, please click here (extra concert rehearsals TBC)

at Altrincham United Reform Church Hall

 

81 Cecil Rd
Hale
Altrincham
WA15 9NT

Please use the side door, not the main entrance of the church.

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Choose How to Start

Enrol for Spring Term 2027

Join us for Weekly Choir from January

Join us from January for weekly Thursday rehearsals, choir folder and sheet music, vocal coaching, and our end-of-term performances.

Fee: £150 per term (payment plans available)

Join for Spring Term 2027

Try a Session First

Join us for the Come & Sing Day on Saturday 5 December 2026

Want to meet Cally and Simon and see how the choir feels before committing to the term? Join our Saturday launch workshop on 5 December.

Fee: £15 (includes refreshments and sheet music).

Book Come & Sing Day

Can’t make Saturday 5 December? Request a free trial rehearsal using the button below for when Thursday sessions launch in January.

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Ready to join?

Simply click 'Join AYC', fill in your details and click continue. You'll be asked to complete a registration form and pay the termly fee to secure your child's place. Registration for each new term will open shortly before the start of term.

Once your membership is confirmed, you'll gain access to our members' area, where you'll find rehearsal materials, schedules, resources and important choir information. The members' area is intended exclusively for AYC singers and their parents or carers. To help keep this space secure, please do not share the password with others.

Spring Term 2027
£150.00
One time
£50.00
For 3 months

Membership fees are payable in advance at the start of each term. from 04/01/2027 until 12/02/2027 > half term from 22/02/2027 until 25/03/2027

✓ Weekly rehearsals and high-quality choral training
✓ Vocal coaching, musicianship and aural/sight-reading skills
✓ Professional accompanist support
✓ All sheet music
✓ Concerts and performance opportunities throughout the year
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Membership costs £150 per term for both AYC Juniors and AYC Seniors.

    Fees are payable before the start of each term and help support the delivery of our high-quality choral training programme.

  • Your child's membership includes:

    • Weekly rehearsals led by professional musicians

    • Vocal coaching and healthy singing technique

    • Musicianship training, including aural skills and sight-reading

    • Learning materials and practice resources

    • Accompanist support during rehearsals

    • Performance opportunities throughout the year

    • Access to the AYC members' area for singers and parents

  • Yes. We believe every young person should have access to high-quality musical opportunities regardless of financial circumstances.

    A limited number of bursaries are available. If cost would be a barrier to participation, please contact us in confidence to discuss the support we may be able to offer.

    A sibling discount of 25% for the second child from the same family and 50% for the third or more is available for all families with more than one child in the choir. 

  • Yes. We encourage prospective singers to attend a free taster rehearsal to experience an AYC session, meet the team and see whether the choir is the right fit for them before committing to membership.

  • Not at all. AYC welcomes enthusiastic young singers with a love of music and a willingness to learn.

    Whether your child is new to choir singing or already has musical experience, our training programme is designed to help them develop confidence, musicianship and vocal skills in a supportive environment.

  • AYC Juniors is for singers aged 7-11 (School Years 3-6).
    AYC Seniors is for singers aged 12-18 (School Years 7-13).

    If your child is on the borderline between age groups, please get in touch and we'll be happy to advise on the most suitable placement.

  • Simply complete the online registration form and submit payment through the Join AYC page.

    Registration for new terms opens shortly before the start of each term. Once registered, you'll receive access to the members' area, where you'll find rehearsal information, learning materials and important updates.

  • All singers have the opportunity to perform regularly throughout the year.

    These may include informal sharings, community performances, collaborations and formal concerts. Specific performance opportunities vary from term to term and will be communicated to families in advance.

  • No. There is no formal audition process. AYC is committed to developing young singers through excellent training and musical education. The most important qualities we look for are enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn.