How do I join National Youth Choir (18-25 Years)?

If you're not sure whether to apply or not, I wasn't either and I'm so glad I did. I don't have a music education background but I auditioned anyway and I don't regret it.

Each spring, we look for new singers aged 18-24 to join our choir. If you’re passionate about singing and want to develop your musical skills, perform a wide range of music and make new friends, we’d love to meet you!

How do I join the choir?

To join the choir, you will need to do a short, online audition with members of our music team - usually a conductor and a vocal coach - who are there to help you feel relaxed and sound your best. Our audition booking opens in early spring (usually April) each year, and auditions will take place at selected dates and times in May. We do not offer auditions to join National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) at other times of year.

We’ll be in touch about the outcome of auditions by June, and singers who are joining the choir will be invited to take part in the programme of choir activities starting in September of that year.

The audition will include performing your own choice of song (unaccompanied, from memory), vocal exercises, listening exercises & score-reading and an informal interview. Visit our 'how to prepare' to find out what to expect:

How to prepare for your audition

Any questions?

If you have any questions about joining National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) please feel free to get in touch with Rebecca by calling 0191 820 0276 or emailing [email protected]