Exeter Great Hall - Choir of the Year 2012

For everyone with a love of singing and listening to great vocal performances of a high standard.

Join presenter Greg Beardsell and a host of talented choirs as the UK's biggest choral competition, Choir of the Year, as it comes to Exeter's Great Hall.

Singers of all ages will take the stage in attempt to impress a panel of expert judges and be voted through to the semi-finals. There is something for all tastes with everything from Bach to Barbershop, Gospel choirs to Glee clubs, with plenty of opportunity for audience members to exercise their vocal cords too.

From more than 150 choirs auditioning around the UK, only six will make it to the Grand Final in November 2012, broadcast on BBC television and radio.

The Exeter audtions feature performances from 17 adult, youth and children's choirs, during morning and afternoon sessions. The ticket price is for admission to one session.

Performances during morning session (9.45am - 1.30pm approx) will be given by:

Cotswold Children's Youth Choir - Youth
Highcliffe Junior Choir - Youth
Avon Valley College Vocal Group - Youth
P&P Singers - Adult
Renaissance - Adult
Dulce Corum - Adult
Les Chansonelles - Adult

Performances during afternoon session (2.30pm - 6pm approx) by:

Salvacosta - Adult
Impromptu - Adult
One Accord - Adult
Swish Junior Ensemble - Children
New Forest Chamber Choir - Open
Thomas Hardye School 6th Form Singers - Open
Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir - Youth
The Chicken Soup Choir - Open
Evolution - Adult
St. John's Chapel Choir - Children

Box Office:
Tickets for this event are available from the Exeter Northcott Theatre box office. The Great Hall is situated next to the theatre on the university campus. The D (best direct) nd H buses run from Exeter City Centre direct to the venue. Check with box office for more information.

For more information about the competition rules and history visit the official website at www.choiroftheyear.com

“Choir of the Year celebrates choral singing in all it’s wondrous forms, allowing singers of all ages and abilities to showcase their talent.” Greg Beardsell, Conductor of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and Choir of the Year.