Join the LPYC
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings during term-time, with additional rehearsals in the lead up to performances. Workshops are held during the year and there is also an annual residential course.
Residential Course
This annual course takes place across a weekend during term-time and includes intensive rehearsal time, singing lessons, a performance opportunity and additional fun activities. The fee covers all costs for this course: tuition, full-board accommodation and transport. Dates for the course will be available at audition. Attendance at the residential course is compulsory for allmembers.
Fees
Annual membership of Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir costs £48. The residential course costs an additional £170, subject to confirmation with the selected venue and travel company. Fees may be paid in instalments and in cases of exceptional financial hardship, bursaries to help with these costs can be awarded. Uniform costs are additional and will cost no more than £37.
Who can apply?
Membership is open to girls and boys (unbroken voices) aged between 12 and 18 years. You are not required to have passed singing exams or be having singing lessons, but you are expected to be able to read music.
Auditions
Auditions are quite informal and are designed to determine your level of singing experience. You will be asked to sing a song of your own choice and be given a short listening exercise.
Auditions take place in Liverpool on the following dates:
Monday 9 July
Wednesday 11 July
Monday 16 July
Monday 23 July
Closing date for applications is Friday 8 June 2012. There may be further opportunities to audition later in the year if places are available.
There may be further opportunities to audition later in the year if places are available.
For further information or to apply please return the application form (available in the downloads section on the right) to:
Learning Department
Liverpool Philharmonic
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street,
Liverpool, L1 9BP
Direct Line 0151 210 2895
Fax 0151 210 2902
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