Opera North Children's Chorus (ages 8–11)

The Opera North Children’s Chorus (ONCC) provides children aged 8–11 with exciting opportunities to further their musical education and talent through the support of a professional opera company.

Expert training and guidance provided through weekly rehearsals, enables children to develop outstanding vocal technique, musicianship, and performance skills, whilst making new friends and developing a life-long love of singing and drama. Members also work with professional directors and movement specialists to develop skills in drama and stagecraft.

The Children’s Chorus perform throughout the year both locally and nationally, often alongside the Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North and other professional artists. Previous performances include ‘Myth and Legends’ at the Southbank Centre, ‘Songs of Love and Battle’ at Leeds and Huddersfield Town Hall and ‘Don’t Call a Dragon a Worm!’ at the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond. Repertoire includes both secular and sacred music from a variety of genres, with a particular focus on classical music/opera.

Members of the Children’s Chorus are regularly invited to audition for mainstage productions.