In his own words:

I am delighted to have been announced as Principal Conductor of the National Youth Training Choir for the next three years. I have had the great privilege of conducting this choir for a number of years and I am very excited to be continuing my relationship within this very special organisation. I look forward to developing the artistic and educational content of the residential courses and creating exciting performance opportunities for the choir.

Greg Beardsell is a leading light in music education and performance. His ability to inspire people of all ages to explore new musical horizons whilst sharing his diverse range of musical skills has created new and exciting music-making opportunities, particularly for children and young people. In addition to directing the National Youth Training Choirs, Greg is Conductor of the London Youth Chamber Choir and Music Director of the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland. He is a guest presenter for BBC Radio 3’s ‘Live in Concert’ and ‘Choir and Organ’ programmes and features as a choral music expert for the BBC Proms TV broadcast. He has also held conducting positions with the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, the Ulster Youth Choir and the Royal College of Music Chamber Choir and presented numerous seminars on conducting and teaching strategies for high profile organisations and music education hubs across England.