Welcome to City Academy Encore! Encore is a Musical Theatre choir meeting every Tuesday evening in London Bridge. Open to all genders and voice types, the choir learns songs from award winning shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked and many more! Alongside access to weekly rehearsals with professional MD, choir members also have the opportunity to perform at a number of events and concerts throughout the year alongside west end singers and musicians at some of London’s most prestigious venues.
Throughout the year, members will also get the opportunity to attend a number of vocal/performance workshops by guest MD’s and other creatives from London’s West End. Headed by Resident Musical Director Aaron Nice , Encore is a fun, vibrant and creative social community that gives you the opportunity to meet like minded people and develop and enhance your vocal ensemble and performance skills; all whilst performing some of your favourite songs from the stage & screen! If you’re interested in joining Encore, you must first attend a taster session. During the taster session, you will attend a regular rehearsal and meet the rest of the choir. During the evening you will get a chance to join in with a typical encore rehearsal and get to know how the choir works before an informal chat with the MD. During this, they will take the opportunity to hear you sing 1-1 and assess your suitability for the group moving forwards.
Following the taster, the MD and Head of Singing will inform you via email if you have been accepted and the next steps to becoming a member of City Academy Encore. To find out how you can sign up for a taster session, click here .
Rehearsals
In weekly rehearsals, you will develop in the following areas:
- Develop and refine vocal technique and dynamic choral performance including your onstage craft
- Explore and learn a variety of music from the West End & Broadway repertoire and increase your knowledge of this genre
- Improve range, pitch, listening skills, sight reading, harmony & ensemble skills
- Build your confidence in singing onstage solo and as part of an ensemble within a friendly and dynamic community of singers
Music
Musical Theatre
When
Tuesday
Join Encore
WHEN: Rehearsals Tuesday evenings, 7pm-9pm
WHERE: St George the Martyr, Southwark
REPERTOIRE: Musical Theatre
Who Can Join?
City Academy Encore is open to anyone with some previous singing experience. The choir is not suitable for absolute beginners.
If you do not have the experience required, we recommend you complete a Beginners Singing and Improvers Singing course before pr ogressing to the choir.
We are always looking for new members, so if you have a love of performing and are looking to develop your vocal technique, please contact info@city-academy.com for more information.
As a member of Encore, you don’t have to commit to every rehearsal evening, as we appreciate people have busy lives. However, putting on a choir show takes a lot of commitment, hard work, and practice at home for it to be a success, so we do ask that you attend as many classes as you can.
Performances
City Academy Encore perform in showcases and larger scale productions each year at prestigious music venues across London. Additional performances for the choir may also include community projects and live music events.
Choir Director
Aaron Nice is the resident MD of City Academy Encore and is a professional Musical Director/ Supervisor, Orchestrator and Vocal Coach. He has worked across the UK and Europe on full scale professional musicals, concerts, showcases and pantos; as well as various cabarets, gigs and other live events. As a vocal coach he regularly leads workshops and classes across London and as an experienced choral conductor; Aaron has collaborated and worked with adult and youth choirs around the UK.
Benefits & Policy
As a Company member you will receive 20% discount on all City Academy courses* for the duration of your membership.
If you would like more details on the City Academy Choir Membership Policy, please read more here.
*Please note, Drama School, Private Singing Lessons, membership to Resident Companies & Dance and Singing Foundation Courses are excluded from this offer.
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| Ongoing | Tue | 19:00-21:00 | 2 hours (weekly) | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | Book Now | Book Now |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
Membership Subscription Details
Membership will cover you for all classes, rehearsals and all shows during your membership. The choir rehearses throughout the year with a three week break over the Christmas period and a one week break at Easter in the week of Easter Monday. To make membership fees more manageable, these breaks are accounted for within your monthly instalments across the year.
We offer three Membership options for our choirs:
Monthly Membership - £40 per month:
1. There is a minimum membership of three months.
2. Payments are taken via direct debit. Please follow the link in your welcome email to process this using your account number and sort code. The first payment is taken seven days after your initial sign up date and this will be your payment date each month going forward.
3. To cancel your membership; email written confirmation to info@city-academy.com at least 14 days prior to your next payment date. You can cancel your direct debit at your bank or City Academy can do so on your behalf.
Six month membership - £228.00 for 6 months:
This option will save you 5% on the equivalent monthly payments, and is non-refundable.
Annual membership - £432.00 for 12 months:
This option will save you 10% on the equivalent monthly payments, and is non-refundable.
Online & Phone Bookings
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Tue | 19:00-21:00 | 2 hours (weekly) | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | Book Now | Book Now |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Membership Subscription Details
Membership will cover you for all classes, rehearsals and all shows during your membership. The choir rehearses throughout the year with a three week break over the Christmas period and a one week break at Easter in the week of Easter Monday. To make membership fees more manageable, these breaks are accounted for within your monthly instalments across the year.
We offer three Membership options for our choirs:
Monthly Membership - £40 per month:
1. There is a minimum membership of three months.
2. Payments are taken via direct debit. Please follow the link in your welcome email to process this using your account number and sort code. The first payment is taken seven days after your initial sign up date and this will be your payment date each month going forward.
3. To cancel your membership; email written confirmation to info@city-academy.com at least 14 days prior to your next payment date. You can cancel your direct debit at your bank or City Academy can do so on your behalf.
Six month membership - £228.00 for 6 months:
This option will save you 5% on the equivalent monthly payments, and is non-refundable.
Annual membership - £432.00 for 12 months:
This option will save you 10% on the equivalent monthly payments, and is non-refundable.
Online & Phone Bookings
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
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