ON Youth Activity: children's chorus & youth chorus

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Young Creatives (8 – 14 year olds) Weekly sessions, September to March

In addition to the Children’s and Youth Choruses, Opera North deliver a range of out of school activity for children and young people in Leeds.

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For more information about these projects, or the wide range of other activities we deliver, please contact Opera North Education: Tel: 0113 2233520 education@operanorth.co.uk operanorth.co.uk/education Opera North’s education programme is supported by: A & S Burton 1960 Charitable Trust The Holbeck Charitable Trust The Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust The Whitaker Charitable Trust Registered Charity No. 511726 Photos by Brian Slater & Simon Marshall

Our Young Creatives explore the many elements that make up Opera, develop skills in performance and write and stage their own songs. This is an ideal project for those that are new to the arts or want to improve their skills in singing and performance.

Youth Artists (15 – 21 year olds) Monthly sessions + additional activity, September to July Our Youth Artists programme prepares young people for a career in the arts by introducing them to the career paths available, offering work experience opportunities and providing an artistic outlet for all types of creative individuals. Members of the Youth Artists programme also have the chance to join the Opera North Youth Company where they can work alongside industry professionals to help stage a production for young performers, in a professional performance space.

Verve Club (16 – 25 year olds) Monthly Sessions, September to June The Verve Club is open to young adults with ASD or communication difficulties, providing a safe, supportive environment for young people to engage with the arts.

Members explore a range of art forms to develop skills, raise aspirations and increase independence & social interaction.

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Opera North Children’s Chorus For ages 8 – 14

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Opera North Youth Chorus

For ages 14 – 19

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Opera North Children’s Chorus

Opera North Youth Chorus

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Children’s Chorus – LEEDS (for ages 8 – 14)

(for ages 8 – 14)

Youth Chorus – LEEDS

Youth Chorus – HULL

(for ages 14 – 19)

Children’s Chorus – HULL

(for ages 14 – 19)

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Opera North Children’s Chorus ‘I have loved my time and experience with ONCC. I’ve made lots of friends and learnt to sing in different languages’ ONCC member

‘My child has made friends from different areas and really looks forward to attending each week, learning new music and being taught to achieve their absolute best.’

ONCC parent

To receive further information about the Children’s Chorus in Leeds or Hull, please fill out the expression of interest form attached.

The Opera North Children’s Chorus is kindly supported by The Carntyne Trust

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The Opera North Children’s Chorus (ONCC) provides boys and girls aged 8 – 14 from across the North of England with exciting opportunities to further their musical education and talent through the support of a professional opera company.

Expert training and guidance provided through weekly rehearsals enables children to develop outstanding vocal technique and musicianship skills whilst making new friends and developing a life-long love of singing. Members will also have the opportunity to work with professional directors and movement specialists to develop skills in drama and stagecraft.

Members perform throughout the year both locally and nationally alongside professionals such as the Opera North Orchestra and Chorus. The Children’s Chorus is proud to have previously performed at Spitalfields Music Winter Festival with The Sixteen. Repertoire includes both secular and sacred music from a variety of genres, with a particular focus on classical music/opera.

Entry is by audition, but we are looking for potential and welcome singers of all levels of experience. We offer financial assistance to ensure that costs do not create a barrier to taking part.

‘I really loved coming to ONYC, it became a massive part of my life and I have met people there that I will never forget. But more than that, it has been amazing for my vocal skills and performance skills to be coached by very talented people.’

ONYC member

‘Ailsa is immensely enjoying working with the group and feels that it is very important to her development as a musician.’

ONYC parent

To receive further information about the Opera North Youth Chorus in Leeds or Hull, please fill out the expression of interest form attached.

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The Opera North Youth Chorus (ONYC) gives young people aged 14-19 the skills and experience to become well-rounded performers. As well as developing their singing voices and musicianship skills with dedicated vocal leaders in weekly sessions, members will also have the opportunity to work with professional directors and movement specialists to develop skills in drama and stagecraft.

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The Youth Chorus will explore music from a range of genres, performing in exciting concerts locally and nationally throughout the year. Each year the Youth Chorus will also have the chance to take part in a week long residential, joining with other young people to create the Opera North Youth Company which will stage a full production, especially for young performers, in professional performance spaces.

If you require further information, please contact the Opera North Education Department on: 0113 22 33 520 or education@operanorth.co.uk. You can also apply online at: www.operanorth.co.uk/education Opera North is committed to equal opportunities. If you have any queries about accessibility please contact us.

Entry is by audition, but we are looking for potential and welcome singers of all levels of experience. We offer financial assistance to ensure that costs do not create a barrier to taking part.

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