BBC and UCL are partners in East Bank, the UK’s newest cultural quarter at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. In the lead up to the opening of the BBC’s new music studio, the BBC Singers and BBC Symphony Orchestra are collaborating with three east London schools, Bobby Moore Academy, Hillyfield Primary Academy and St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School, exploring music-making in these communities.
On Friday 6 October 2023 around 100 children from these schools performed with the BBC Singers in a celebration of planet Earth at the UCL East Marshgate building. The backdrop for the performance, entitled Earth, Air and Moon, was the magnificent 8-meter wide Gaia globe artwork by Luke Jerram that gently spins in the building’s vast atrium. This BBC and UCL event marks the first of many exciting collaborations.
Next year, this could be you!
If you are aged 18-24 you have still got time to sign up for our free auditions - but hurry, booking closes on Wednesday 29 April!
Members of National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) take part in an annual program, consisting of 4 projects across the year. This includes singing Christmas Carols at the @royalalberthall and residential courses where the choir explore new repertoire, take part in vocal and conducting masterclasses, work with guest artists, record tracks for our independent record label and perform in some of the best concert venues across the UK. Most importantly, our members get to meet other young singers, make lasting friendships and discover what they are truly capable of.
If this sounds good to you, why not book an audition and see where our extraordinary choir can take you!
Book now via the link in our bio đź”—
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Are you thinking about auditioning for National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) but not sure if it's for you?
Here are a few things we're looking for in our members:
🤷‍♀️ You could be a student, full time worker, in your travelling the world era or dwelling in the 'not sure what I want to do with my life yet' stage
đź“– You could prefer to sing from a paper score, a tablet, on your electric braille display or even from memory
đź‘Ą You could be an extrovert or an introvert or somewhere in between
🧑‍🎓 You could have gone to a state school, an independent school, a choir school, or have been home schooled
🎶 You could audition with something by John Rutter, Lin-Manuel Miranda or Sabrina Carpenter - whatever floats your boat!
We think you'll fit in, just be yourself - we can't wait to meet you!
National Youth Choir | Extraordinary Starts Here
Audition booking closes on Wednesday 29 April - book your free slot now via the link in our bio đź”—
✨ Throwback to FDR of A Night of Song and Praise ✨
We’re still smiling as we look back on our beautiful performance on 16 April at the City Hall. Sharing the stage for Autumn Symphonies: Song of Praise was truly a memorable and uplifting experience for AfriArts. 🎶
A heartfelt thank you to @conductor_nic for his outstanding leadership on the podium. Your professionalism and warm reception made us feel welcomed and valued from the very first rehearsal.
We are also deeply grateful to the @voxcapetown for their kindness and friendliness throughout the project. Your openness, teamwork, and joyful spirit created such a positive atmosphere both on and off stage. It was a pleasure to sing alongside you! 🤝
And of course, thank you to everyone who supported, organized, and attended the performance. Moments like these remind us why we love making music together. Here’s to many more collaborations and shared stages ahead! 🌟 #afriartschorus #songofpraise #capetownevents
Do not let the thought of auditioning hold you back from your next big adventure! Here are some top tips from our 18-25s singers about what you can expect from your online audition.
Book your free online audition slot before next Wednesday to join this brilliant community of singers in September. Link in bio đź”—
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National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) Principal Conductor Nic Chalmers shares all of the elements that make the choir so special to him.
There is just over a week left to book your free audition for NYC (18-25 Years). We can't wait to meet you!
This Thursday I will be performing the Bartok viola concerto with my hometown orchestra and conductor Nicholas Chalmers. I feel very honoured to have this opportunity and I am looking forward. If you can’t make it to the concert, there will be an open dress rehearsal on Wednesday evening at 19:30.
