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Kingshott Choirs

There are four choirs at Kingshott and two thirds of the children from years 3 to 8 participate. Each is directed by Miss Alison Eales.

JUNIOR CHOIR

The Junior Choir rehearses on Wednesday lunch times and includes children from years 3 and 4.
Techniques are taught through a variety of songs, some with choreography.

Performances are given in terms one and three.
The Junior Choir performs for parents and friends in December and June as well as taking part in our annual Carol Service at St. Mary’s Church, Hitchin.
For more than twenty years the Junior Choir has visited Lime Tree House in Whitwell early in December, to entertain the residents with carols and Christmas songs, some of which have been specially composed for the event, by the school’s music director.
It is customary for the Junior choir to perform in costume for their June concert and a series of songs from a show or film are rehearsed with choreography.
Recent performances include selections from ‘The Jungle Book’, ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Mary Poppins’.

SENIOR BOYS’ CHOIR

The Senior Boys’ Choir rehearses on Thursdays after school in the Rowan Hall (4.30 – 5.15pm). It is the largest singing group in the school, including approximately 60 boys from years 5 to 8.

The aim is to have fun and nurture a life-long love of singing. Entry is by audition but every encouragement is given to those who are enthusiastic to join.
A wide variety of repertoire is studied and a range of styles.
The boys learn the art of part singing and are also given the opportunity to perform at least twice a year.

The annual Choral Day in June allows a whole day of workshops, concluding with a well attended public concert.
Semi-staged short productions are often a feature and recent performances have included ‘The Stone Wall’ and a Music Hall featuring songs from World War One, in costume.

SENIOR GIRLS’ CHOIR

The Senior Girls’ Choir rehearses on Fridays after school in the Rowan Hall (4.30 – 5.15pm). Most of the girls from years 5 to 8 enjoy this end of week activity in which a wide variety of repertoire is studied.
The emphasis is on enjoyment of singing, whilst techniques for improvement are practised.

Concerts are given at least twice a year and the girls often enjoy incorporating dance into their summer performance.
Frequently the Senior Girls’ and Senior Boys’ Choirs join forces to give larger scale performances, culminating in the annual Choral Day in June.
The Girls’ Choir is currently working on songs from ‘Cats’ and ‘Mamma Mia’.

KINGSHOTT CHAMBER CHOIR

The Chamber Choir is a selected group, consisting of the school’s most accomplished singers from the top of the age range.

Rehearsals take place before school and at some break/lunch times and include a weekly sectional rehearsal.
The Chamber Choir performs at all the major functions and has also undertaken tours to Germany, Belgium, Holland and the South West of England, giving concerts at many destinations.
The Chamber Choir has joined forces twice with Stevenage Choral Society, including a performance of ‘Carmina Burana’ and it also shares a concert annually with Hitchin Concert Band, based at Benslow.
The Chamber Choir tackles some challenging repertoire in order to cater for the singing talent in the school at this level.