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If you love singing with others, National Youth Choir is for you

National Youth Choir is a charity that runs UK-wide choirs for young people aged 9-25. Our choirs don’t meet every week - instead they get together twice a year at residential singing courses in the school holidays. If you want to join one of our national choirs, you will need to do a friendly online audition.

On courses, choir members learn music together, gain new skills and sing in exciting performances and recordings. They have a lot of fun and become part of a huge network of young people who love singing, just like them.

We believe that choral singing is for everyone. We offer support to families and young people from all backgrounds to help them get the most out of National Youth Choir.

National Youth Choir (9-15 Years)

National Youth Choir (9-15 Years)

For singers school years 5-11 (England & Wales), P5-S3 (Scotland) and P6-Y11 (Northern Ireland). New members can join once a year in Sep-Oct. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2025

Updated: 14th November, 2025

Author: Emma Hall

National Youth Choir (15-18 Years)

National Youth Choir (15-18 Years)

For singers in school years 11-13 (England & Wales), S4-S6 (Scotland) and years 12-14 (Northern Ireland). New members can join once a year in Sep-Oct. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2025

Updated: 14th November, 2025

Author: Emma Hall

National Youth Choir (18-25 Years)

National Youth Choir (18-25 Years)

For singers aged 18-24. New members can audition to join once a year in spring. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2025

Updated: 17th November, 2025

Author: Emma Hall

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