This singing day is for all children in years 3 to 9 (aged 7-14) and no previous musical experience is necessary to take part!
When is it: Wednesday 19 February at 9.30am - 3.00pm.
Where is it: St Michael and All Angels Church, Bassett Avenue S016 7GU
Cost: £5 per child
Please bring: a packed lunch per child.
To register for a place, please click the button below or visit: nab.org.uk/singing-days
Its Junior Choir practises every week in term time, and provides the opportunity for young people to receive a thorough training in music theory and practice, while participating in the centuries-old tradition of English church music that is envied the world over. It’s open to all children in Year 3 and above regardless of previous musical experience. The free singing and music tuition follows the Royal School of Church Music’s “Voice for Life” training scheme.
As well as weekly practices and monthly church services, choristers also have the opportunity to sing at other events including concerts, cathedral visits, weddings, and social events, and partner-events organised with the SIOMM.
Andrew Hanley, St Michael’s Director of Music, is a professional musician with comprehensive knowledge of choral music. He is assisted by a team of scholars and other experienced choir members, who run the programme for junior singers. Everyone involved in training choristers is checked and supervised in accordance robust safeguarding policies.
We have now added St Michael’s Junior Choir to our Music Hub Recommends section on our Music Groups page, where you will find links to groups, bands, orchestras and ensembles in Southampton and the Isle of Wight which are led or supported by SIOW Music and our partners.
St Michael’s Junior Choir
A wonderful opportunity to learn music and contribute month by month to the services at St Michael’s. Suitable for Year 3 and above - no musical experience necessary.
This funding is available for 18-30 year old creatives on the Isle of Wight who want to develop their skills in music, dance, theatre/film, or writing.
Funding can be used towards training, coaching, recording, rehearsal space, staging, publishing, instruments, equipment, conference fees/travel/hotel, legal fees, etc.
Awards of £500, £1000, and £1500 are available.
For funding information & application guidelines, please use the button below.
Deadline to apply: Monday 17 February, midnight.
For funding information and application guidelines, please visit Quay Arts website: www.quayarts.org/mike-howley-trust-funding/
If you would like to discuss your ideas / get advice before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch. The Arts Team are happy to have a chat anytime, please email artsteam@quayarts.org or call 01983 822490.
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This funding is available for 18-30 year old creatives on the Isle of Wight who want to develop their skills in music, dance, theatre/film, or writing.
Every first Tuesday of the month, young musicians in Southampton perform and share their music, across a wide variety of instruments, genres and styles. This open mic night returned on 7th January and will continue next month on Tuesday 4 February at 6-9pm!
We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host these events.
Each night features a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate.
Dates for this year:
4th February 2025
4th March 2025
1st April 2025
6th May 2025
3rd June 2025
1st July 2025
Interested in taking part?
Find out all you need to know about the Open Mic Nights and sign up to perform as a young musician!
