HHCOS is run entirely by volunteers. New members are always welcome and there are no auditions to join.<\/p>\n
Each year we produce a choral concert or opera (where funds allow) in March, a choral concert in October as part of the Haddo Arts Festival and several carol services and concerts in December in Haddo House Chapel.\u00a0 One of the great pleasures of singing with HHCOS is the opportunity to perform alongside a professional orchestra and professional soloists.<\/p>\n
Rehearsals take place every Thursday evening at Haddo Peatyards from 7.30 – 9.30pm.<\/p>\n
Membership Fees: Full membership – from \u00a385 \/ Concession – \u00a365 \/ Student – \u00a330<\/p>\n
Contact us for more information or to join by emailing membership@hhcos.org.uk[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_gallery interval=”10″ images=”983,979,975,968,967,971,920,969,665,663″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_text_separator title=”HHCOS Voices” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]HHCOS VOICES CHOIR<\/p>\n
The Voices\u00a0choirs perform\u00a0two concerts annually, a Christmas Concert and a Summer Concert, to showcase their work. Concerts are held in Haddo House Hall, which\u00a0is a wonderful opportunity to perform on a stage. Members are encouraged\u00a0to perform solos and duets at these concerts, although there is no pressure for those who do not wish to.\u00a0\u00a0Members are expected to attend every week, especially in the run up to a concert.<\/p>\n
Voices\u00a0are non-auditioned choirs – we believe that everyone can sing, given the right nurturing environment. The only stipulation is you should be able to attend all rehearsals, where possible.\u00a0 New members are very welcome and needed \u2013 so please feel free to come along; you can come for two rehearsals\u00a0free of charge before making any commitment to join.\u00a0Feel free to bring a friend!<\/p>\n
Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings in St Mary on the Rock Church, Ellon from 6.00 to 6.45pm for those in P1 \u2013 P5.\u00a0 \u00a0Music ranges from silly warm ups to jazzy to traditional to easy classical. A fun introduction to singing with plenty of tips on developing young ears and voices and always with plenty of laughs along the way.<\/p>\n
For the older age group (P6 – S6) rehearsals also take place on Wednesday evenings in St Mary on the Rock Church, Ellon but from 7.00 – 8.00 pm. Music is specially tailored to suit teenagers ranging from folk to jazz to musical numbers and pop, as well as more traditional classical pieces.<\/p>\n
Voices membership is \u00a320 per term. Siblings receive a discount and are only charged \u00a315 per term. Members are also required to purchase Voices hoodies for concert performances which will be charged at cost \u2013 currently \u00a316.50 with a free T-shirt on joining (replacement t-shirts will also be charged at cost).<\/p>\n