Question 1

How do I join Local Vocals?

Accepted Answer

After you have attended your free session, you will receive an email with a step by step guide on how to join your local choir and how to access the Members’ Area. You can also join here.(localvocalschoir.com)

Question 2

Can I bring a friend?

Accepted Answer

You are more than welcome to bring a friend along to try Local Vocals for free. They can book a free session online or we can collect their contact email once they arrive at rehearsals.

Question 3

I’m not a great singer - can I still join?

Accepted Answer

Of course! There is safety in numbers and you never have to sing alone. Our choir members often find that their singing voice improves after they join - they grow in confidence, develop their musicality and are able to hold harmonies much easier than before.

Question 4

Are there age restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Our community choirs are for 16 years old and above.

Question 5

How much does it cost to join Local Vocals?

Accepted Answer

Our choir subscription is £28 per month and includes:
- 10 rehearsals per term, three terms per year
- Access to our Members’ Area to download your individual harmony part, watch video tutorials, sign up for events and much more
- Sing bespoke arrangements and resources, produced by professional local musicians
- Take part in as many performances, events, fundraising opportunities, socials, recordings & media appearances as you like

Please note that subscription fees cover the cost of the professional choir leader, venue hire, production of all arrangements, musicians for performances, website/admin costs, musical equipment, accountancy and all other expenses incurred when running a small business.

Question 6

Why do I pay a subscription during summer/winter breaks from choir?

Accepted Answer

The £28 monthly subscription is split across 12 monthly payments to cover each of the three terms per year.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE (£28 per month):
January/February/March/April – Spring Term (£112)
May/June/July/August – Summer Term (£112)
September/October/November/December – Autumn Term (£112)

You are free to cancel your subscription at any time with 30 days notice but payment must be made for all rehearsals attended.

Question 7

Do I have to pay if I miss a rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

For Local Vocals as a small business, the costs remain the same, whether members attend rehearsals or not. If you are unable to attend your usual session, you are more than welcome to attend any of our other rehearsals across the North West and practise at home using your harmony tracks until your next choir session.

Question 8

What if I’m not very tech-savvy?

Accepted Answer

Our website is very accessible, and our support team are on hand at every rehearsal to offer advice and answer any questions.  Video tutorials on how to navigate the website are also available for those who need them.

Question 9

Do I have to attend all gigs & performances?

Accepted Answer

Not at all! Choir members are able to participate in as many or as few performances and added extras as they wish. Some members just attend the weekly rehearsals as a hobby, others take part in everything. It’s entirely up to you!

Question 10

What makes Local Vocals different to other choirs?

Accepted Answer

We are committed to celebrating our local communities through the joy of singing together. Local performances, local charity fundraising and the local community we have created are all important aspects of this. As well as this, we are very diverse in terms of our repertoire and performance opportunities, including collaborations with other local choirs. Whether we’re singing in a cathedral, outside a supermarket, on the back of a lorry(!), or recording a charity single streamed thousands of times across the internet, our values remain the same - laughter, friendship, JOY and a whole lot of singing together.