Hymers Junior School Choir comes from Hull, East Yorkshire. The choir is one of four year group choirs in the Junior School and consists of children who are in Year 6 – aged 10 and 11 – and are non-selective. The school has received national recognition for their choral singing over the years having won the Barnardo’s National Choral Competition in 2020, achieving second place at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod and were Runners-up in the BBC Songs of Praise School Choir of the Year. The choir enjoys performing successfully at local music festivals as well as at charity events.
They are led by Mrs Tracey Redhead, Head of Junior School Music.
Have you been to the Llangollen Eisteddfod before? Yes
Where and how often do you rehearse? We rehearse once a week for an hour after school.
Do you have any interesting stories about your group? The choir travelled to Edinburgh in January to sing at St Giles’ Cathedral and had a great time visiting some of the attractions.
How would you best describe your group? A lovely group of young, enthusiastic children who love performing!
Website: www.hymerscollege.co.uk