What to Expect
The Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge is all about making the most of performance opportunities for young people. The Challenge has a number of stages prior to the Grand Final.
Please ensure you read the
before entering
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Application is simple.
Just complete an online application form for your
school/group and we will be in touch very soon.​​
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Participation
There are a limited number of school/group places available
at each of the Semi-Finals so early application is encouraged.
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Bootcamps/Creative Visits
Once accepted onto the programme, you will be invited to attend
one of our boot camps.
These last for half a day and are on Sundays in various venues in London and Essex. Prior to the bootcamp we will ask you to work on two contrasting songs that you wish to perform. The songs must be sung and include movement. At bootcamp you will meet our Artistic Team who will work with you on the performance elements. We have specialist tutors and you will spend time with each of them in turn. Our tutors focus on specific areas of expertise in vocal and movement performance and team building. They will offer advice and guidance on your song choices and performances. You will also get to meet some of the other groups participating.
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Note: If your school/group is unable to attend a bootcamp, we will arrange for one of our Artistic Team to visit you so that they can work with your group
Semi-Finals
We will hold Semi-Finals throughout London/Essex. Each Semi-Final will see 10-12 groups performing for a place in the Grand Final. The top placed groups from each Semi-Final will go on to the Grand Final. The Semi-Final is a full day commitment with technical rehearsals from around midday running all the way through to showtime at 7pm. It is a great performance experience for the young people and we work to make it as enjoyable and professional an experience as possible.
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Grand Final Bootcamp
Should you be one of our final twelve groups you will attend another Bootcamp. At this Bootcamp you will perform your two numbers in front of the other groups and will receive practical and positive critique from the Artistic Team. We will also start to plan your lighting and sound requirements for the Grand Final. This Boot Camp is a half day commitment and
attendance is compulsory .
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Grand Final
The big day! The day will run exactly the same as the Semi-Finals but at a much much bigger venue! Each group will perform both of their songs in front of our panel of celebrity judges/patrons and a large crowd.
A Champion, Runner Up and Third Place will be chosen as well as an Artistic Award for the group that the team believes has show the most improvement throughout the programme.