SING WITH US
IN YOUR LOCAL
NYCoS CHOIR
NYCoS Area Choirs with RSNO at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (2014)
© Drew Farrell
Come and play at our free workshop WHY JOIN A NYCoS AREA CHOIR?
Your local NYCoS Choir is part of the National Youth Choir of Scotland, the organisation dedicated to encouraging singing for young people aged 0–25. From tiny tots learning in our Mini Music Makers classes to young adults giving critically-acclaimed performances as part of the flagship National Choir, we help young singers reach their full potential. Our enthusiastic and expert staff provide great singing experiences that are both fun and develop musical skills. Singing together has many other benefits too:
• make new friends • boost confidence • build social skills
NYCoS Area Choirs are open to children from Primary 3 upwards. WHAT HAPPENS AT THE WORKSHOP?
Our free half-hour workshops are a fun and informal way to try out singing with others. Small groups, wherever possible with other children from the same school, take part in some simple singing games.
“My son loves to sing and has enjoyed being part of the choir. It has boosted his confidence no end.”
WHAT HAPPENS AT CHOIR?
In the first year, choir meets for an hour every week during term time, where they learn and sing together with other children their age. But being part of a NYCoS Choir isn’t just about singing in a group; our musicianship programme (based on Kodály methodology) helps to develop skills such as learning to read music, pitching, rhythm, sound production, solo singing and simple theory. There are concerts for family and friends twice a year, where choir members showcase all they have learned. WHAT IS THE AWARDS PROGRAMME?
Our awards programme offers progression through its three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. This charts choir members’ development as they work towards goals – ultimately providing a real sense of achievement. A Gold level pass can be used as a substitute for ABRSM Grade 5 Theory to take further ABRSM practical exams. HOW MUCH DOES MEMBERSHIP COST?
The membership fee for the first full year is £120 – just £4 per rehearsal. If cost is an issue, don’t be put off as flexible payment options and financial assistance is available.
© Drew Farrell
find out more at
www.nycos.co.uk/area-choirs or call 0141 287 2831
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ABERDEEN
EDINBURGH
PERTH BOYS *
ANGUS
FALKIRK
RENFREWSHIRE
DUMFRIES
INVERNESS
STIRLING
DUNDEE
ISLE OF LEWIS
WEST LOTHIAN
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE BOYS * MIDLOTHIAN
* boys-only choirs
Please complete and return to: Lorna Rudden, Area Choirs Manager, NYCoS, The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
NYCoS HAS 14 AREA CHOIRS ACROSS SCOTLAND: ABERDEEN
INVERNESS
University of Aberdeen
Milton of Leys Primary School
Tuesdays
Tuesdays
ANGUS
ISLE OF LEWIS
Forfar Academy
Stornoway Primary School
Thursdays
Wednesdays
DUMFRIES
MIDLOTHIAN
Laurieknowe Primary School
Newbattle Community High School
Thursdays
Wednesdays
DUNDEE
RENFREWSHIRE
High School of Dundee
St Mary’s Primary School
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
EDINBURGH
STIRLING
St George’s School for Girls
Dunblane High School
Wednesdays
Tuesdays
FALKIRK
WEST LOTHIAN
St Francis Xavier’s Primary School
West Calder High School
Tuesdays
Thursdays
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE BOYS
PERTH BOYS
Wester Cleddens Primary School
St John’s Academy
Thursdays
Tuesdays
National Youth Choir of Scotland The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN t: 0141 287 2856
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National Youth Choir of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC024899