Choirs
One of the most exciting sections of WCAF is the choirs. It is fantastic to see and hear people of all ages, abilities and experience singing all different styles of music, in choirs of all sizes.
We are pleased to launch the Worcestershire Choir of the Year 2026 competition, with categories for junior, senior and adult choirs.
Entries made by 1st December 2025 are FREE OF CHARGE for all choirs.
We are also offering workshops for school choirs for the first time.
Within the syllabus you will find details of the competitive and non-competitive sections for choirs. You can compete for trophies or simply perform to an appreciative audience.
Choir sections are split by age and we have separate adult sections. This year there are more age groups than ever before and classes for both large and small choirs. Open classes are open to anyone, of any age.
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If we receive enough entries, we will split the classes by the size of the group and style of music and for school choirs, we may split the age groups further.
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Singers may also wish to enter some of the other vocal sections, including solo, duet and unaccompanied sections.
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Entries MUST be made online via Play&Perform.
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There are several special classes that singers may also wish to enter:​
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More advanced performers may wish to enter the William Lewis Recital class. Entrants to this class should prepare a 15-minute recital of 2 or more contrasting pieces.
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The Marian Baker memorial class is another recital class for which a minimum standard of Grade 6 on two contrasting pieces is required.
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The Sproule class is for performers up to the age of 15. Entrants must perform a poem or an acted scene AND a song or a piece of music on any instrument.
