2026 Choir Competition – Information For Schools

This page is for schools who have had their place confirmed at the 2026 Rotary Club Of Halifax School Choir Competition. Please do not share this link with anyone else.

Performance Details

Date: Wednesday 29^th April 2026
Venue:  Holy Trinity & St Jude’s Church, Free School Lane, Halifax

From this web page, you can download:

2026 Choir Comp Final Info For Schools. This includes timings for your session and some FAQs

2026 Choir Competition Risk Assessment.

Choir Competition Media Consent Blank Complete this form if you are happy for Calderdale Music and the Rotary Club Of Halifax to include your choir in photos and videos of the event.

Song Choice Tips 2026  from Sean Ruane, adjudicator.

Click the text above to download the file.

On this web page, you need to upload:

• Confirmation of your song choice including length, composer etc
  Remember:
  Primary schools – maximum of 5 minutes on stage, this could be one or two songs, or a medley, but no more than 5 minutes.
  Secondary schools – two contrasting pieces, no more than 10 minutes on stage.
• Your backing track if you are using one
• Your completed media consent form (if you are able to give consent)
• Confirmation of choir numbers
• A copy of your sheet music or lyrics (if available)

Please upload all documentation required by Wednesday 15^th April. This is 2 weeks before the event.

Any questions or queries, please email Samantha on events@calderdalemusic.co.uk