The National Youth Choir exists to provide exciting and inclusive creative opportunities for all young people.
As part of this remit, our Emerging Professional Artists programme, supports young singers, composers and conductors as they emerge into the professional world. It aims to address inequalities in the music industry by creating professional development pathways for those who are under-represented in choral music. Participants in our Emerging Professional Artists programmes work closely with the National Youth Choir (18-25 years) and our other choirs.
Ever wondered how our Young Composers adapt their music for our choirs? Hear from Cameron about his experience of the composition workshop with National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) Read more
Take a peek behind the curtain of the whirlwind that is our Young Composers scheme with this video diary from 2023 Young Composer Millicent B James Read more
Hear from Young Composer Will Harmer about the process of recording his pieces 'Three Madrigals' and 'Fireworks' for the newly release NMC album 'Young Composers 5' Read more
Choral music but make it… cringe? Take a deep dive into Alex Tay’s collaborative creative process with National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) involving millenial fashions, phone ringtones and the climate crisis. Read more
Emily Hazrati, one of our 2023 Young Composers, tells us how the first few months have been and how she's looking forward to a busy summer ahead. Read more
From Banbury to York, from Essex to Aldeburgh: Ben Nobuto looks back at his journey of music making and reflects on the life his music will take on after the release of Young Composers 4 Read more
The next blog in our Young Composers series, this time by Tom Metcalf. Tom picks up where NYCGB Fellow Jason Ching left off and takes us through late Summer and early Autumn as a Young Composer. Read on for an honest, thoughtful, and entertaining account of the penultimate quarter of the Young Composers scheme. Read more
The year so far from the point of view of Claire Victoria Roberts, one of NYCGB Young Composers 2022. Enjoy her reflections on her time as part of the NYCGB Young Composers Scheme which has been filled with courses, workshops, Zoom calls and collaboration. Read more
Read the first of our 2022 cohort blogs by composer Rockey Sūn Kētíng. Rockey reflects on her first four months with NYCGB and discusses her experience of getting to know the choir members and staff through workshops, courses and concerts. A thoroughly honest, informative and contemplative piece which features some exquisite music! Read more
Read the last of our 2021 cohort blogs, this time by composer Alex Ho. Alex highlights his time with NYCGB and in the spirit of learning and sharing, he accompanies three things which he has learnt from the Young Composer Scheme, with a short track. A thoroughly enjoyable, honest and unique piece. Read more