Singing

Singing

The Singing Centre is the strand of the MAPAS Centre for anyone with a passion for singing.

Nothing beats the feeling of singing with others. Our singing centre offers choral opportunities for everyone.

Below is a list of the different groups which are part of the Singing Centre including a bit of information about each group, when they rehearse and the entry requirements if you would like to join.

Our range of choirs caters for all ages and standards from primary school pupils through to adults. You don’t need to be able to read music to join, we don’t have an audition process and all choirs sing a range of different music to suit all tastes.

MAPAS Signing Groups and Choirs

Youth Choir

Wednesday

7.00 – 8.15pm

Age 12-18

Moorside High

If you wish to develop your singing style and technique alongside other like-minded vocalists then our Youth Choir is for you. The choir rehearse and perform music from an array of styles including gospel, pop, folk and world music to name just a few. The Youth Choir are also often involved in some of our most high-profile annual events including our Choirs @ Christmas event and ‘Big Sing’

Community Choir

Thursday

7.30 – 8.45pm

Age 18+

Moorside High

The Community Choir is our adult choir and is open to singers of all abilities. Come and enjoy the camaraderie and joy of singing together in a relaxed and friendly environment with guidance from our expert vocal tutor. The Choir rehearse and perform a diverse range of vocal music and perform regularly at MAPAS events as well as at their own concerts.

Oakwood Junior SEND Choir

Monday

3.15 – 4.00pm

Ages 18 and under

Oakwood Academy (M30 9DY)

This choir is for any SEND children with a love of singing or music making. Rehearsals are lively and fun as children develop their voices and instrumental playing as part of a group. The group rehearse at Oakwood Academy.

MAPAS Melody Makers (SEND)

Wednesday

Age 18-25

5.30 – 6.15pm

Moorside High

The MAPAS Melody Makers (SEND) is for any young adult with SEND. The sessions are designed to build confidence and are adapted to suit each individual needs. Sessions contain plenty of fun and laughter and strong friendships are also formed. The groups perform regularly at our MAPAS Centre showcase concerts.

MAPAS Singing Lessons

The voice is the only instrument you carry around with you every day!

Everyone has a voice and with a bit of nurture and practice it can be developed into a beautiful tool. Singing has a host of proven health and wellbeing benefits including boosting confidence and helping you express yourself. At MAPAS we can support you with this through singing lessons or by joining one of our choirs.

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Singing Support for Schools

MAPAS is determined to make every school in Salford a Singing School.

To that end, we offer advice on the development of singing as part of the curriculum across a range of subjects. Supporting schools to start and develop a choir is also an important part of the work of our team.

Keep a lookout for information about our singing events for schools and find out more about how we can support your school on our School pages.

Discover the MAPAS Centre

The MAPAS Centre sits at the beating heart of everything we do! If you want to play an instrument, sing, dance, act, or all of the above, and make great new friends while you’re doing it, then the MAPAS Centre is the place to do it!

The MAPAS Centre is open to everyone. Whether you’re at a Salford School, or not, a Salford resident, or from further afield, a seasoned performer, or trying the arts for the very first time. We have groups for children, young people, and adults alike – come along, and find your perfect group now!