Join Prestwich Community Choir

A friendly choir in Prestwich singing pop, musicals and feel good songs with zero pressure. Come for a taster, meet lovely people and see if this is your new favourite night of the week.

Book a taster

Try a taster session

Your first visit is a fun taster session at the start of a half term. You’ll meet the team, sing with us and experience a proper PCC rehearsal before deciding whether you’d like to join. You don’t need any previous choir experience or musical training. We love welcoming people who think they can’t sing too!

After your taster, you’ll have the option to join our welcoming choir community through simple monthly membership.

See what Luke our newest recruit had to say about his taster session.

What to expect

We know it can feel nerve wracking to walk in for the first time, so here is the honest version.

You arrive.
Someone friendly smiles at you.
You meet your buddy.
You think maybe this will be ok.
Then we warm up, we laugh, and before you know it you are singing along and enjoying the moment.

You don’t need to be able to read music or arrive knowing all the answers. We’ll teach you everything you need to get started.

After your taster we’ll send you information about signing up as a full member.

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Book a Taster

Fees and joining

Taster sessions are a one-off fee of £7.

After your taster, membership is £28 per month, paid monthly in advance. Membership renews automatically each month until you cancel.

The cost of membership is spread across 12 monthly payments, so payments continue throughout the year, including during school holidays.

When you start a new membership, you'll have our 14-day membership guarantee. If you change your mind within 14 days, just let us know and we'll cancel your membership and refund your first monthly membership payment in full.

After that, you can cancel your membership at any time through your website account.

Membership includes:

  • Weekly rehearsals during term time

  • Professional and experienced singing and musical direction

  • Access to ChoirMate and practice resources

  • Rehearsal catch-up recordings

  • Optional performances and community events

  • Regular socials and member activities

  • A welcoming and supportive choir community

Reduced-fee memberships of up to 50% off are available if the full membership fee is difficult for you. Places are limited. Please contact us to discuss this before booking.

For full details, please see our Fees Policy and Membership Terms and Conditions.

Accessibility and inclusion

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We can offer step-free access by prior arrangement, alternative seating, breaks and other reasonable adjustments to help you take part comfortably. You can tell us about any access needs or adjustments on your registration form.

If you think you may need support from another person to attend or participate, please contact us before booking. This allows us to discuss what support you need and agree suitable arrangements with you before your taster session. Carers and personal assistants are welcome to attend free of charge.

You can read our Access Statement for more information or contact us if you want to discuss your needs.

Book a taster

FAQ’s

Got a burning question about joining? You might find the answer below. If not, just send us a message and we will happily help.

  • Book and pay for a taster session, complete the simple registration form as you book (required). Once you’re all booked you can just come along to the taster. If you need help with booking, just send us a message or drop us an email. We are very friendly and very patient.

  • Taster sessions are a one-off fee of £7. Refunded if you join as a member with 7 days of your taster.

    Membership is £28 per month, paid monthly in advance. Membership renews automatically each month until you cancel.

    If you change your mind within 14 days of joining, just let us know and we'll cancel your membership and refund your first monthly membership payment in full.

    After that, you can cancel your membership at any time through your website account.

    Membership includes access to rehearsals, performances, practice resources, choir app, professional musical direction, social activities and friendly choir community.

    Reduced-fee memberships of up to 50% off are available. Please contact us to discuss this discreetly.

    For full details, please see our Fees Policy.

  • You certainly wouldn’t be the first person to arrive thinking that. You don’t need previous singing experience. You won’t be judged, we don’t expect perfection and our rehearsals are designed to help you build confidence as you learn.

  • We meet every Monday, 7.30pm-9pm, during school term time. Doors open at 7.15pm for registration. We meet at The Heys School, Heys Road, Prestwich. Booking a new member taster is required before attending.

  • Absolutely not. There’s no auditions and no is experienced needed. If you can hum, whisper or even accidentally sing the wrong notes with enthusiasm, you will fit right in. We learn songs together in rehearsal, with teaching and practice resources to help you build confidence along the way.

  • No. We learn by ear with clear, step by step teaching. You can use our lyric sheets or sheet music if you find it helpful, but it is never required.

  • No. We know life happens and there’s members may sometimes miss a rehearsal. Membership gives you ongoing access to PCC, ChoirMate app, practice resources, rehearsal updates and catch up recordings, so you can stay connected and up to date even when you miss a week.

  • No. Performances are optional, although lots of our members enjoy taking part. If you choose to perform, we’ll give you rehearsal information and practice resources to help you feel prepared and confident.

  • Yes. Danni, our Musical Director, is brilliant at helping people grow in confidence and skill. Whether you want to sing in harmony or just feel more at home with your voice, you will be supported every step of the way.

  • Very likely. We are a warm and sociable choir and we do our best to make sure everyone feels welcome and included. We also run regular socials where people chat, laugh and bond over biscuits, brews, beers, birthdays and everything in between.

  • We sing contemporary pop and musicals with a mix of acapella and accompanied tracks. We ask our members for song suggestions because choosing what to sing together is half the fun.

  • No. You will never be put on the spot or asked to sing alone in front of the group. We sing together in sections and as a full choir, with plenty of support from our Musical Director.