DASP Music runs a variety of vocal ensembles in different genres, aimed at different ages.

Skylarks Choir

An exciting DASP choir for students in years 2 - 6 who enjoy singing, led by choir director and singing teacher, Kathie Prince LGSM, PGCE. We provide plenty of opportunities to perform and sing an exciting variety of songs whilst learning the basics of good vocal technique.  Entry is by a short audition to assess singing ability and ability to concentrate and work with a group.

Kathie has many years experience working with singers of all ages and abilities throughout the UK and Ireland. She directs VIVA! The Dorchester Community Choir, Poundbury choir, Heart and Soul and teaches singing for DASP.

Day:  Thursdays
Time:  3:45pm - 4:30pm
Location:  Manor Park First School
Leader:  Kathie Prince
For:  All children in school years 2 - 6

Harmony (Pop Vocal Group)

Harmony is a choir which focuses on pop, rock, musicals and gospel styles.  Songs are learnt in harmony, by ear.  Entry is by audition.  If you would like to join, please apply online (in the normal way) and  you will  then be contacted about arranging an audition time.
The groups run in each of the DASP Middle Schools and at Thomas Hardye School during the school day, so are only open to all students at those schools.
Harmony is run by Helen Brind who has many years of experience leading vocal groups and is one of our DASP singing teachers.

For all schools (especially DMS and St Osmund's)
Day:  Friday
Time:  4.30 - 5pm
Venue:  Thomas Hardye School

St Mary's Middle School
Day:  Wednesday
Time:  12.30 - 1pm
Venue:  St Mary's Middle School

Thomas Hardye School
Day:  Thursday
Time: 12.40pm - 1.10pm
Venue:  Thomas Hardye School

The Treblemakers (Boys Vocal Group)

The Treblemakers, all boys vocal group aimed at students in years 4 - 8, was launched in April 2015.  The group sings pop/rock repertoire and teaches students to sing with confidence, in harmonies, within a relaxed and supportive environment.

Day:  Tuesdays
Time:  3:45pm - 4:45pm
Location:  Dorchester Middle School
Leader:  Shaun Keys
For:  Boys in school years 4 - 8

Classics Choir

Classics choir is a new DASP choir aimed at children in years 5-8.  The choir will focus on learning more traditional, classical repertoire from notation  The choir will aim to collaborate with local adult ensembles to produce various large-scale performances throughout the year, as well as performing their own smaller-scale repertoire.
The choir rehearses in two locations:

Day:  Wednesdays
Time:  8.55am - 9.25am
Location:  St Mary's Middle School
Leader:  Helen Brind
For:  Years 5-8 (St Mary's students only)

Day:  Fridays
Time:  4.00pm - 4.30pm
Location:  The Thomas Hardye School
Leader:  Helen Brind
For:  Years 5-8  (all students)