Wakefield Youth Choir is one of Wakefield's most exciting young choirs. Formed in 1993, it provides advanced singing opportunities for young people in the district from nine to eighteen years. The choir rehearses each Wednesday evening between 4.15pm and 5.45pm at Manygates Music Centre and is directed by Geraldine Gaunt and Phil Needham. Entrance to the choir is by audition and is open to anyone over the age of nine. The range of repertoire is broad, encouraging the singers to appreciate and understand a wide variety of musical styles.
The choir regularly gives concerts and has recently appeared on the television programme 'Calendar'. They also featured on the YTV programme 'My Yorkshire'. The choir frequently records songs for educational CD's composed by Geraldine Gaunt and Phil Needham.
Anyone interested in joining the Youth Choir should contact Georgina Lawrence on 01924 303306 to arrange an audition.
Forthcoming Engagements:
Friday 16th March - 7pm - Youth Choir at Thornhill Parish Church
Saturday 24th March - Music for Youth Regional Festival, Outwood Grange Academy
Friday 30th March - Billie’s Concert - St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School
Friday 27th April - Salvation Army Concert, Castleford