Altrincham Youth Choir
An ambitious youth choir for ages 7-18 in Altrincham, where young singers receive expert choral training, build vocal confidence and musicianship, and grow together in a nurturing, supportive environment.
Join us for our
Come & Sing Day
on Saturday 5 December!
A unique chance to try out Altrincham Youth Choir!
Join us for an inspiring day singing the choral suite from Frozen. Sing, make new friends, experience the magic of choral music and perform for parents at the end.
No audition or prior sight-reading skills required - all voices welcome!
from January 2027
Weekly Rehearsals
Every Thursday evening during term time
AYC Juniors
AYC Seniors
5pm-6pm |
6pm-7:15pm |
at Altrincham United Reform Church Hall
Please use the side door, not the main entrance of the church.
Sing
Expert choral and musicianship training
Develop vocal technique, sight-reading, aural skills, musicality and ensemble singing under the guidance of experienced choral musicians and educators.
A foundation for lifelong musicianship
Grow
Build the confidence, independence and musical skills that young people can carry into whatever musical path they choose.
Belong
Friendship, creativity and fun.
Join a supportive community where young people make friends, grow in confidence and share memorable musical experiences together.
Meet our team
The team behind AYC brings together a love of music, a wealth of professional experience and a shared belief in what young people can achieve.
We believe classical choral music is exciting, inspiring and deeply rewarding, and that with the right training, encouragement and support, young singers can develop real musical skills while discovering the joy of making extraordinary music together.
Cally Youdell
Artistic Director & Vocal CoachCally is a professional soprano, vocal coach and yoga teacher whose career has spanned performance and education in both the UK and Europe.
Having discovered her own love of singing through choirs as a child, she founded AYC to create the kind of musical opportunities that inspire young people to grow in confidence, develop strong musicianship and experience the unique thrill of singing ambitious and beautiful music as part of a choir.
Simon Passmore
Musical Director & PianistSimon was the youngest chorister in Hexham Abbey’s history before studying piano and répétiteur training at the RNCM on a full scholarship. Now teaching full-time at Chetham’s School of Music and living in Altrincham, he brings extensive choral and accompanying experience to AYC, helping young singers build their confidence and love for music.
Fully DBS-checked staff
Qualified first aid & chaperones
All voices and experience levels welcome
Fully DBS-checked staff
Qualified first aid & chaperones
All voices and experience levels welcome
Help us launch Altrincham Youth Choir
Help us give Altrincham's
young people a choir to be proud of
We're creating AYC to give young people in Altrincham the chance to experience ambitious, high-quality choral training - whatever their background or musical experience.
Your support will help us get the choir off the ground, funding the essentials that make our rehearsals and performances possible, including venue hire, professional accompanists, sheet music, equipment and subsidised places for young singers.
Back our launch
Help us cover the costs of getting AYC started, from rehearsal spaces and accompanists to music, folders and other essentials launch costs.
Sponsor a singer
Give a singer their place in the choir! Help cover a young singer's fees through our bursary scheme, making sure finances never stand in the way of taking part.
Become an AYC local
business partner
Support an ambitious new cultural project in the heart of Altrincham while connecting your business with our growing community of young singers.
Partnerships from £250, including concert tickets and website/social media visibility.
