Kirkcudbright Junior Choir for students from the age of 6 years.
Come and join Hannah Tuffery and me – Kate Picken, for fun-filled singing sessions where you’ll make new friends, learn amazing songs and have a great time!
Rehearsals start again on Thursday 28th August 2025: 3.45pm – 4.30pm at The Johnston, Kirkcudbright. 7 weekly sessions through to Thursday 9th October.
✨ This term is split into two blocks:
- Block 1: Thursday 28th August – Thursday 9th October (7 weeks) – £14
- Block 2: Thursday 30th October – Thursday 27th November, with a final rehearsal and concert on Thursday 4th December (5 weeks) – £10
Parents pay for one block at a time.
New members always welcome!
Background
The first choir workshops/rehearsals started in February 2022 at The Johnston Centre, Kirkcudbright: 3.45pm – 4.30pm.
We have performed in concerts in Kirkcudbright Parish Church, for the residents at Merse House, the outdoor staging area in the Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright and a performance at the Christmas Afternoon Tea at GG’s Yard – Laggan.
Our Performances
On the 8th December 2022, Kirkcudbright Community Choir, Kirkcudbright Junior Choir and 4 soloists from Kirkcudbright Academy performed in a concert at Kirkcudbright Parish Church. We were delighted to raise the amazing sum of £1,200 which was given to D & G Social Work to help support children in need at Christmas.
On the 30th March 2023, Kirkcudbright Community Choir, Kirkcudbright Junior Choir and Kirkcudbright Academy Choir performed in a ‘Celebration of Music’ in Kirkcudbright Parish Church. We were delighted to raise £1,125 for ‘Better Lives Partnership’.
On Thursday 7th December 2023 in Kirkcudbright Parish Church with Kirkcudbright Community Choir and 4 solo performances from students at Kirkcudbright Academy: Kacee Knox on xylophone, Charlotte Baker on piano, Inigo Lipton-Chaney – voice and Ralph Copeman on guitar, we were delighted to raise £910 which was donated to support ‘A Listening Ear’
In a concert at KBT Parish Church on Thursday 21st March 2024, KBT Junior Choir, KBT Community Choir along with 4 young musicians from KBT Academy, Iona, Ralph, Thomas and Fraser raised £980 to support Stewartry Food Bank.
On Sunday 15th September 2024, Kirkcudbright Junior held their 4th performance on the staging area in the Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright. They were joined by pupils from Kirkcudbright Academy in a fantastic concert in support of the RNLI Boathouse Appeal. We were delighted to raise the incredible sum of £735.19. Thank you to everyone who came to support us!
On Thursday 5th December 2024 in Kirkcudbright Parish Church, the Community Choir, Junior Choir and 3 soloists: Eden, Evie, Isis, Alistair Arlo, Emily and Sarah along with a performance from 5 – 6th year pupils from Kirkcudbright Academy held a wonderful concert! The event raised the amazing sum of £1,200 which is going to support local children in need this Christmas through D & G Social Work.
On Thursday 27th March 2025, KBT Community Choir, KBT Junior Choir and five incredibly talented musicians from KBT Academy – Evie, Isis, Inigo, Beth, and Max – came together for a truly fabulous concert at Kirkcudbright Parish Church. The evening was full of uplifting music and community spirit, all in support of KBT Swimming Pool, raising funds to help provide equipment for children.We’re absolutely delighted to share that the event raised a fantastic £1,040!
If you would like to find out more information about Kirkcudbright Junior Choir, please get in touch here.