FAQs

  • Singing provides an outlet for your emotions and a chance to express yourselves in the company of other like-minded adults and bubs. You’ll be surprised at how quickly your confidence in singing improves. No matter how challenging your week may have been you’ll find a supportive environment here where you can meet new friends and enjoy yourself. We aim for you to leave feeling refreshed and uplifted!

  • BYOB Choir is as much about the social side as it is about the singing. Membership benefits include:
    - An uplifting weekly singing session where you can relax and your children can play.
    - Online access to song arrangements and lyrics on ‘Box’ to practice at home.
    - Opportunities to participate in the choir’s public performances (this is optional).
    - BYOB Choir socials which are often arranged by members of the group and have included going out for food/drinks, singing at local care homes, play dates, picnics, weddings, birthdays etc.

  • BYOB Choir is open to all little ones aged from 0-5 years old (pre-school).

  • No! You will never be required to sing solo.

  • No. We always have at least one performance towards the end of each term where all the BYOB Choir groups are invited to come and sing together. However this is entirely optional and you will never be put under any pressure to take part.

  • No. We completely understand that there may be days when life gets in the way and coming along is difficult. BYOB is a very relaxed choir and we are here to enhance your week by providing a relaxed, supportive environment to sing and socialise in. Please note you are required to pay for all sessions despite absences.

  • You certainly can. Potential new members to any of the groups are welcome to come along for a taster session subject to space. It is no problem to join mid-term, you will only pay for the remaining weeks in the current term.

  • Absolutely not! We are a no-audition choir and are 100% inclusive. You are also very welcome to come along to a taster session before deciding if you would like to join subject to available spaces.

  • BYOB Choir is open to all parents, parents-to-be, and carers of little ones aged between 0-5 years old. There is no need to read music or have any previous experience. Many people joining the choir claim to not be able to sing but just want to give it a go. We think that everyone can and should be encouraged to sing. When a group of voices join together, wonderful things happen and you will be supported by those singing at your side.

“I never thought I was a choir person and was sceptical when friend convinced me to come and do a trial class. However with your encouragement and enthusiasm it's been transformative. I’m now looking for a choir to join next year without the protective layer of a baby!”

— Ellen Segalov

“I lost my job when my baby was four months old and suffered with post-natal anxiety and depression. I found BYOB Choir not only fun and challenging, but also deeply therapeutic and transformative. I feel part of a community and have gained confidence and hope!”

— Jess

“For over 2 years I have been singing with BYOB Choir and Jack and I have absolutely loved it. It’s helped his musical ear develop and helped me keep doing something I love.”

— Charli Lockett