The City Academy Singers is a vibrant mixed-voice choir located in the heart of the City. Led by dynamic musical director Eamonn O’Dwyer, the Singers meet once a week to sing an eclectic mix of rock and pop hits (lots from the 80s and 90s!), beautiful folk songs and stunning contemporary choral works.
If you’re interested in joining the Singers, please sign up for a taster session. You will come along to a regular Monday night rehearsal with the whole group, and then stay for a short and very informal audition with Eamonn at the end of the evening, just to assess your level of ability.
The choir isn’t suitable for absolute beginners; some singing or choral experience is necessary, plus a strong ear for harmony too!
Following the taster, our team will inform you via email if you have been accepted.
Rehearsals
In weekly rehearsals, you will develop in the following areas:
- Develop and refine vocal technique and dynamic choral performance
- Explore a variety of song genres and increase your repertoire knowledge
- Improve range, pitch and listening skills
- Learn about the vocal anatomy and build confidence
Music
Jazz, Classical, Pop & Rock and lots of 80's and 90's classics.
Type
Mixed, all genders welcome!
Format
Runs weekly on a Monday
Where
Liverpool Street
Who Can Join?
The choir is a mixed group and all genders are welcome. It’s a great platform to meet like-minded musicians in a fun and sociable environment.
The City Academy Singers is open to anyone with some previous singing experience. If you don’t have the experience required, we recommend completing Singing Beginners Singing and Singing Improvers course before progressing to the choir.
If you’d like to find out more, you can contact info@city-academy.com for more information.
Performances
City Academy Singers 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
The choir is led by performer, composer and musical director, Eamonn O'Dwyer.
Eamonn trained at the Royal Academy of Music. He played the pivotal role of the Song Man in the National Theatre’s multi-award-winning War Horse in the West End, and has recently returned from a tour of the UK, understudying the role of Tevye in Craig Revel Horwood’s 5-star production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Benefits & Policy
Choir Members receive:
- 20% discount on all City Academy courses*
- Advanced-level training: weekly 2hr lessons in a central studio (with a 2 week over December and Summer)
- Free auditions for other companies (ie. Choirs, Theatre and other Dance Companies)
- Free tasters (eg. Art, Acting, Singing and more)
- Two full productions in London venues per year
*Excludes Voice reel, Show reel, Private Singing Lessons, Foundation courses, membership to Resident Companies & Dance and Singing Foundation Courses are excluded from this offer.
Watch the Singers perform
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| Ongoing | Mon | 19:30-21:30 | 2 hours (weekly) | Eamonn O'Dwyer | Dutch Church | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| Ongoing | Mon | 19:30-21:30 | 2 hours (weekly) | Eamonn O'Dwyer | Dutch Church, Liverpool Street | 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 | ||
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| Ongoing | Mon | 19:30-21:30 | 2 hours (weekly) | Eamonn O'Dwyer | Dutch Church, Liverpool Street | 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.
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Dutch Church, Liverpool Street
7 Austin Friars,
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