Children and Young People – come and sing with us!
Ex Cathedra’s Academy of Vocal Music provides a structured development pathway to nurture singing in children and young people, and our approach enables us to get to know each singer as an individual.
We’re currently recruiting for new members in our Junior and Senior Academy choirs and would be delighted to welcome young people who would like to try something new, as well as those who may enjoy singing already.
We rehearse at the Birmingham & Midland Institute on Margaret Street, B3 3BS, on Wednesday evenings during term-time. Our Autumn Term weekly sessions start on 9th September 2026, and we continue to accept new members during the term.
Junior Academy:
• 6-7 p.m. for children in Years 3–6
Senior Academy:
• 6-8 p.m. for young people in Years 7–13
We are keen to support singers with changing voices, and we offer a wide range of learning and performing opportunities for young people in Birmingham and beyond – both alongside the Ex Cathedra Choir and in partnership with other arts organisations including Birmingham Royal Ballet (The Nutcracker).
Sibling discounts and bursaries are available.
If you know a child or young person who would enjoy singing with us, we’d appreciate you referring their family to our website and contact details (see below) for further information about how to join us.
We can also send your school both electronic and paper flyers to help spread the word about what we offer – please simply get in touch with our friendly team: [email protected]
Schools and families can learn more about Ex Cathedra’s Academy of Vocal Music at:
EX CATHEDRA | Academy of Vocal Music