The 50 powerful choirs made up of Bantams supporters are taught to sing Opera as part of the BBC Radio Leeds Challenge, and will be the year of the British Cultural City of Bradford.
The members' choirs, ranging from 90-year-old Matchday volunteers to 19-year-old trainee teaching assistants, perform throughout the year and culminate in the grand finale.
The BBC singer supports the choir in development – Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, opera singer Leslie Garrett and sports commentator Chris Kamala also pledge all support.
Kamala, former manager of Bradford City, led the singer's call for participation.
The broadcaster, diagnosed with Aplakia in linguistic conditions in 2022, said he used the song to help with his speech, happiness and mental health.
Opera singer Bantam will be performing at Valley Parade Stadium at halftime in the last home game of the season, Memorial Match (the final home game of the season), to mark 40 years since the Valley Parade Stadium fire.
Garrett said: “This campaign is an incredible opportunity to show that classical and opera music can be enjoyed by anyone, as part of Bradford City Culture Year.
“Opera is the most passionate form of singing, and I've heard Bantamus chan on the terrace of a valley parade.
“I can't wait to help unlock these football fans’ potential.
“I think we'll be having a lot of fun!”
James Sills, choral leader of the opera Bantam, said:
“Opera Bantam has a lot of fun along the way, not just football fans singing the opera, but building a community and supporting mental health.
“And this will be our purpose since the first rehearsal.
“Hopefully everyone will leave a big smile on their face and a song in their heart.
“Now, let's go!”
The program is titled the play from Lord Weber's 1986 musical The Phantom of the Opera.
