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An upper-voice choir of up to 25 boys aged between 9 and 13, mainly from the area around Farnham. David Victor-Smith is musical director.
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Aims to provide a foundation of good singing technique and introduce youngsters to the fun and discipline of performing to a high standard. ‘Club’ and sporting activities add to the enjoyment. Choir members audition successfully for the Youth Choir
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Participates successfully in local competitions, regularly features in local concerts and occasionally further afield. A founder group of the annual Boys’ Choir Festival which will next take place in Autumn 2009 in Farnham.
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The choir rehearses and performs from time-to-time with tenor and bass support. This gives members SATB experience, allows flexibility in handling the changing voice, and defines a path for choral singing after that time.
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Entry by audition normally in June for entry the following September but boys can be accepted at other times by arrangement with the director.
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Rehearses weekly on Monday for 1¼ hours (1½ hours from September) during term time at Frensham Heights School in Farnham, starting at 5.00pm. Occasional half day’s rehearsing at weekends.
Farnham Junior Boys’ Choir