OKEHAMPTON youngsters will celebrate the end of term with a free, informal concert given by Okehampton Youth Chorus next week.
The afternoon concert of uplifting singing takes place on Wednesday, July 14, at 4pm, in Fairplace Church.
The concert will feature a wide range of traditional songs and children?s songs, along with enjoyable singing games, to which everyone will be invited to join in. People of all ages are invited to come along and hear the music which the Chorus has spent all year learning ? and to enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee.
Okehampton Youth Chorus is an after-school choir for Okehampton Primary School students, and currently boasts a membership ranging from eight to eleven years old.
The group?s development has been assisted over the last couple of years by Wren, the Okehampton-based community and folk arts organisation. The chorus aims to develop young people?s voices and singing abilities, and to provide an understanding of traditional musical cultures. Singing from an early age also aids healthier breathing, and the development of self-confidence.
The chorus?s weekly sessions are led by Wren?s director Marilyn Tucker, along with Wren staff musician Matt Norman, and are designed to incorporate plenty of fun, along with the occasional
concert.
The project will continue in the autumn term, thanks to the support of Arts Council England South West, Devon County Council, Youth Music, and the Okehampton (United) Education Foundation. To find out more about Okehampton Youth Chorus contact Wren at 1 St James Street, Okehampton, or tel: 01837 53754.