AN INDEPENDENT, PROGRESSIVE MIXED VOICE CHOIR IN YORK WITH AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES & MUSICAL DIVERSITY
Join Our Choir – Where Passion Meets Excellence!
TUESDAYS
7.00PM - 8.30PM
Millthorpe School
YO23 1WF, York
We rehearse weekly, with breaks during the Summer, Christmas, Half-Term and Easter holidays.
Our dynamic and versatile repertoire is designed to challenge and inspire both seasoned singers and those looking to expand their choral experience in an exciting, supportive environment.
No Auditions Required.
We welcome vocalists of all backgrounds and are eager to connect with professionals who are ready to bring their talent to a collaborative, artistic space.
We’d love to hear from YOU!
Eva Salecka, co-founder and director of Prima, is an award-winning choral director, conductor, producer, performing artist, vocal coach, and educator. With over 20 years of experience, she has been a driving force behind York's vibrant choral scene.
Throughout her UK career, Eva has founded and led both community and auditioned choirs of varying sizes and compositions, trained hundreds of singers, and produced numerous high-caliber events. She has collaborated with local and international choirs, orchestras, soloists, brass bands, and renowned composers.
Eva is deeply passionate about personal development and firmly believes in the transformative power of group singing, particularly its positive impact on mental health. Her dedication to this cause enabled her to continue leading Prima rehearsals uninterrupted throughout the two years of the pandemic.
A multi-instrumentalist and experienced vocal coach, Eva holds academic degrees in Classical Piano and Choral Conducting & Music Education. In addition to her role at Prima, she serves as an academic tutor at York St John University, teaching Advanced Solo Performance, and runs her professional Gem Music Studio, where she specialises in Piano and Contemporary Vocal Training techniques.
Eva remains a strong advocate for innovative choral programmes and performance opportunities, continually striving to expand the horizons of her singers and engage both national and international audiences.
