How do I join Local Vocals?

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.

Can I bring a friend?

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.

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

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.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.

Are there age restrictions?

Our community choirs are for 17 years + but we also have our youth choir based in Chorley, available for anyone aged between 5-15 years.

How much does it cost to join Local Vocals?

Our choir subscription is £24 per month and includes:
- 10 rehearsals per term, three terms per year
- Plus one Big Sing per term - an opportunity for all of our choirs to sing as one big community
- 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.

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

The £24 monthly subscription is split across 12 monthly payments to cover each of the three terms per year.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE (£24 per month):
January/February/March/April – Spring Term (£96)
May/June/July/August – Summer Term (£96)
September/October/November/December – Autumn Term (£96)

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

Do I have to pay if I miss a rehearsal?

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 the others or catch up on the missed rehearsal via the live-streamed session on the website.

What if I’m not very tech-savvy?

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.

Do I have to attend all gigs & performances?

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.

Why do we move while we sing?

Many of our songs are upbeat and require movement to convey the feeling and energy of the song to our audience! As well as this, movement while you’re singing has been scientifically proven to help with memorising your harmony and lyrics.

What makes Local Vocals different to other choirs?

We are committed to celebrating where we live 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 and a whole lot of singing.