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National Youth Choir of Scotland

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An outstanding choir for young people, recognised internationally by audiences and artists as one of the best choirs in the world. Comprised of the most promising young singers from across the country, membership for the National Youth Choir of Scotland is granted by audition to those born, resident or studying in Scotland, or of Scottish descent. Led by world-renowned conductor Christopher Bell, the basis of the choir’s activities stems from a week-long

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residential course. During the residential course, the repertoire for the year ahead is learnt and choir members receive vocal tuition and singing lessons. The choir has performed major choral works at events across Scotland and the UK, the highlights of which include the Edinburgh International Festival, BBC Proms and XX Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. The choir has also toured to Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Slovakia, Sweden and the USA, and at major public events and venues such as Philharmonie de Paris and Carnegie Hall, New York. “One of the best choral ensembles in the world”

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National Youth Choir of Scotland

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An outstanding choir for young people, recognised internationally by audiences and artists as one of the best choirs in the world.

Artistically led by Christopher Bell, our choirs cater for young people from 0-25 years.

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