National Youth Choir Auditions If you have a passion and talent for singing with others that you want to take to the highest level, along with a readiness to learn, then a National Youth Choir audition can be the start of something amazing for you. We passionately believe that choral singing is for everyone and strongly encourage all talented young singers from all backgrounds and musical styles to audition for our choirs. As a member you’ll have the best choral training possible including unbeatable opportunities to develop skills in music, performance, recording, leadership and teamwork, and to grow in confidence and aspiration. You’ll sing alongside the most gifted young singers in the UK, developing your skills to the highest level, and making life-long friends. Please keep an eye on our social media and our website for auditions updates and sign up for our e-newsletter Auditions take place annually as follows: National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) To audition for the National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) in spring 2024, singers must be aged 18-24 on 31 August 2024 Details of how to book an audition, and more information about our auditions online open events will be posted in May 2024. Next auditions: booking will open in May for auditions in June 2024 (to join September 2024) National Youth Choir (15-18 Years) [formerly National Youth Training Choir] Audition from school year 11 (England & Wales), S4 (Scotland) and Year 12 (Northern Ireland) and sing with us until the end of school year 13, S6 (Scotland) and Year 14 (Northern Ireland). Next Auditions: booking will open in September for auditions in October/November 2024 (to join Spring 2025) National Youth Choir (9-15 Years) [formerly National Youth Boys' and Girls' Choirs] Audition from school year 5 (England & Wales), Primary 5 (Scotland) and P6 (Northern Ireland) and stay with us until the end of school year 10 (England & Wales), S3 (Scotland) and Year 11 (Northern Ireland). Next Auditions: booking will open in September for auditions in October/November 2024 (to join Spring 2025) Young Composers Applications Applications have closed for 2024. Applications for 2025 will be open in late summer 2024. Fellowship Applications Applications have closed for 2024. Applications for 2025 will be open in late summer 2024. Young Conductors Applications Applications have closed for 2024. Applications for 2025 will be open in late summer 2024. You can audition for the National Youth Choir if you are a British citizen or a resident of the UK at the time of application. Our choirs are age-specific and the Age & School Year Guidance Table has full details. Download Age & School Year Guidance Table We offer financial assistance on a sliding scale for all our 9-25 choirs. Find out more Manage Cookie Preferences