Years 5-6
Only Kids Aloud
Only Kids Aloud is a pan-Wales choir programme for children in years 5-6.
Only Kids Aloud Chorus
The Only Kids Aloud Chorus is an annual project that runs continuously for 12 months each year. We are proud to welcome around 70 talented girls and boys from across Wales to the programme each year, who audition for their place and enjoy regional rehearsals as well as residential-style learning. With no official National Children’s Choir for Wales, OKA provides a high-quality choral experience for children from every corner of the country.
The Only Kids Aloud Chorus have had the opportunity to sing at some spectacular events since it’s conception in 2010 including at BBC Proms in the Park, in the CBeebies’ pantomime, alongside Bryn Terfel in Cape Town and with Valery Gergiev in St Petersburg.
Our Only Kids Aloud activity began as a series of workshops in primary schools across South Wales. After a couple of successful projects, the initiative developed further and began a collaboration with the Wales Millennium Centre and the Roald Dahl Estate. Together we created a brand-new online training resource for teachers, resulting in 4,500 schoolchildren singing together for a season of celebratory concerts. This led to the formation of the OKA Chorus and established the choir as a new member of the Aloud family.
We are very grateful to The Hodge Foundation for their generous sponsorship of the Only Kids Aloud Chorus without whom the project would not exist.
Why Join the Only Kids Aloud Chorus?
Increase Confidence
The Only Kids Aloud Chorus not only provides children with a platform; it introduces them to children from all parts of Wales, gives them the opportunity to sing together and pushes them to see their own brilliant potential.
Sense of Community
Children who join the Only Kids Aloud Chorus become a part of a wonderful and supportive community of like-minded individuals who all support each other, cheer for one another and help others thrive.
Develop Skills
Children in the OKA Chorus not only develop their musical abilities, but learn to become more self-reliant and independent, develop better time-management skills and learn to communicate more openly with others.
Girls & Boys in years 5 and 6
Residential-style Activities
70+ Members
Annual Auditions
Only Kids Aloud Alumni
At the beginning of 2021 we launched our Only Kids Aloud Alumni Scheme! Former members of Only Kids Aloud will have access to regular charity and event updates and will receive an exclusive Only Kids Aloud pin badge. It’s a great way to keep in touch with everything Aloud.
Information for families
Find answers to the most common questions we get about joining a choir, rehearsals, and performances.
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Help keep the music alive
Make a Donation
By donating today, you’ll be part of the Aloud story, helping us provide positive, life-changing experiences for young people across Wales.
Become a Calon Member
Calon means ‘Heart’ in Welsh and our Calon Members are the beating heart of The Aloud Charity, playing a vital part in our success.
Fundraise for Us
Whether you want to run a marathon or take on your own charity challenge, you can help support our activity in your local area.
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