The Festival Programme

Calling all singers! Come and work with the singers from Tenebrae and learn how to create the group’s iconic sound. They will give you fascinating insight into the world of professional choral singing, and have plenty of hints and tips to help your singing. This is open to all ages and abilities. No prior experience is necessary. £10 on the door, free for under 18s

Local composer, Marytn Dorey, will be introducing the world-premiere of his choral work, Déruchette, which will be performed by Tenebrae later in the evening. He will be discussing his work, inspiration, and all things musical in this pre-concert seminar.

This is a free event.

Two fabulous local choirs are taking to the stage to put on an evening to remember. You can expect music of all styles and genres, from classical to contemporary and everything
in between. There will be plenty of well-known favourites, too!

Come along for a feel-good start to your week.

£10 | U18s free

Have you ever wanted to write music?

Here is your opportunity to find out what it’s all about. Local composer, Lydia Pugh, will be taking you through creating your own masterpiece while sharing some of her
compositional techniques. This is open to all ages and will be useful for students beginning their Music GCSE and A Level coursework. No prior experience is necessary, although a basic
understanding of music notation is advised.

This is a free event.

If you love singing, come along and join in with the fun and learn lots of exciting songs with St Peter’s Youth Choir! All primary school ages welcome. Free admission.

A relaxing candlelit evening of early music to bring some calm to your week, as two local choirs join to perform a reflective hour of spectacular music. £10 (Free U18)

Eight of Guernsey’s finest choral singers will be presenting an evening filled with class and finesse. This new choir has been gathering quite a following with its rich sound, attention to detail, and eclectic 20th century repertoire. £10 (Free U18)

Boots and cats? There’s so much more to beatboxing than you might think!

Come and master your skills and work with professional competitive beatboxer, James “Beatbotch” Botcher. He’ll show you how to create sounds you didn’t believe possible and become your own instrument.

This is a workshop open to all ages and abilities. No prior experience is necessary.

£10 | U18s free

Join us for a feel-good final evening of the Guernsey Choral Festival as our Community Choirs come together for an exciting performance of pop favourites. These amazing choirs have a mission to promote mental health awareness and give incredible support to hundreds of islanders through singing.

It’s going to be a high-energy evening, so come along to join in the fun!

£10 | U18s free