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Updating Choir Numbers

On registering, we ask our schools to approximate the size of their choir including their chaperones and teachers. Schools should try and update their choir sizes on a weekly basis. Here at YV we understand that choir sizes change regularly. Therefore, we do not expect you to have definite numbers straight away. What we would ask is that you update your numbers as often as possible and as soon as you know there have been any changes. That way when we lock the choir numbers on the deadline date - we know you have updated your choir size as best you can.

Updates on your choir numbers must be confirmed no later than the 30 September. Updating your choir numbers is the most important process the YV year and we take this VERY seriously.

  1. Only once we have the closing choir numbers can we start seating the choirs - this is very complicated so we need you to update your numbers in time.
  2. If you do not update your numbers with us (even if they are the same as your approximate estimation), we will take your approximate number as final.
  3. DO NOT OVERESTIMATE. This prevents schools on the waiting list from having a chance of attending a concert.
  4. You can update your choir numbers multiple times up until the deadline. We have introduced this new system to try and prevent people from overestimating. Please Note: as soon as you start to get a better idea of your choir size fill in the choir numbers form. You do not have to wait until the deadline.
  5. Choir numbers only become locked after the deadline.
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  • What's the cost of a concert registration? keyboard_arrow_up keyboard_arrow_down

    Every year YV charges a registration fee (£105 + £5 P&P tracked mail ) for schools who wish to take part in the YV concert.

    With payment of the registration fee you will receive:

    • Teachers Guide – information, order forms and useful tips
    • Music Book - notes from our conductor David Lawrence, music and lyrics sheets
    • Online Teacher Resources – full access
    • Online YV Teacher Community – full access
    • Secure Online Music Resources for choir members
    • Inclusion in a YV concert – regardless of the size of your choir

  • Are there any requirements? keyboard_arrow_up keyboard_arrow_down

    Over 150,000 children participate in our concerts each year! As with all exciting things – there is a limit to the number of concerts we hold each year and the number of children that each venue can hold. So that we don’t exceed this capacity we need the help of you, our teachers.

    Upon registration we will ask you for the approximate size of your choir. We understand that this might be far enough in the future that you don’t have a good estimate – new to the school, first time at YV, bringing a new class year, etc. However, if you could make your very best educated guess that will help us have an idea of capacity.

    Any schools that do not submit an approximate choir size will be allocated our average (30 children).

  • Choir Check-In keyboard_arrow_up keyboard_arrow_down

    Choir Check-in must be completed in the Teacher Centre in September

    At Choir Check-in we ask you to confirm:

    • That your school still intends to attend your allotted concert
    • How many children are in your choir
    • How many adults are accompanying your children
    • Any other special requests YV (for example, choir members who need a wheelchair space or need extra support. Medical confirmation may be requested)

    By confirming your attendance and numbers at this stage you make it possible for us to:

    • Confirm any spaces for schools on the waiting list
    • Place the choirs in the arena
    • Process school ticket orders in the best way possible for parents to see their children


    We use your choir numbers to seat the choirs in the arena so it’s important that you give us the most accurate number of children and adults that you can. If your numbers change after this date it is important that you let us know straight away.


    Young Voices works on a ratio of 1 adult per 10 children Plus 1. Eg. 10 children = 2 adults, 20 children = 3 adults etc. Should you wish to bring any extra adults above the YV 1:10 ratio, there will be an additional charge (£25). However, if you are able to submit evidence of a SEN statemented child that needs additional support (free carer), please use the options available on the Teacher Centre (from September).

  • What payment methods do you accept? keyboard_arrow_up keyboard_arrow_down

    We accept BACS payments and card payments. For full details – check out Payment Methods

    To confirm your choirs’ place in one of our concerts, the payment of the registration fee must be received and approved. All registrations are subject to availability.

  • Can you tell me more about the workshops? keyboard_arrow_up keyboard_arrow_down

    The Young Voices Teacher Workshops represent a Continued Professional Development opportunity for teachers who want to improve or maintain the quality of singing in their school as well as teach a number of the skills set by the music national curriculum.

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