Our Friends

The National Youth Choir gratefully acknowledges the support of the following individuals who support us as Friends.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters who wish to remain anonymous.

Benefactors

The Emily Fund

Impresarios

Michael Bass
Mr and Mrs D von Preyss
David Roper
The Bagheera Trust

Fortissimo Friends

Lady Hilary Browne-Wilkinson
Kieran Cooper
Prof. Christopher Higgins
Ben Parry
Philip Walters MBE

Forte Friends

The J&S Asquith Charitable Trust
The Delap Family
The Hillier Family
Mr & Mrs Holt
The Lewis Family
Paul & Susan McCreesh
Garth & Lucy Pollard
Bob & Camilla Reid
Michael & Tina Strutt 

Mezzo Forte Friends

Dr Elizabeth Baigent
Bryony Coapes
Kate Davies
Katherine Douglas
The Dunn Family
Andrew Evans
Andy Farris
Julian Forbes
Mr & Mrs Foulkes
The Grafton/Litherland Family
Scott & Simone Green
Christian Grobel
Dominic & Sophie Jones
The Kalra Family
The Kilpatrick Family
Samara Kirapaty
Felix Leach
The Marklew Family
The Morosanu Family
Janet Reid
Dr. Alan Renwick
The Scott Family
Michael Seeney
The Singer Family
Carole Varney
Mike Wright
Fiona Yeomans 

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Experience our choirs

Watch our choirs perform in a concert near you this summer
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir - choir and community

A group of farmers came together for a one-off sing and found found community in their choir
Extraordinary Starts Here

Support the future of choral music
World O World | NYC (15-18) - Worcestershire course

A concert from National Youth Choir (15-18 Years) in Birmingham

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Become a Friend

As a charity, we rely on kind donations from parents, alumni and audiences to empower young people through the life-changing experience of singing together.
Ben Thapa Memorial Fund

The Ben Thapa Memorial fund has been created by alumni for alumni. It is an opportunity for alumni to support young singers across the UK while honouring Ben's memory.
Fundraise for National Youth Choir

Whether you're thinking of climbing Mount Everest, holding a sing-athon, hosting a charity bake-off or going carol singing you can create your own fundraising page on our website.
Leave a legacy gift

By remembering National Youth Choir in your will you will be helping future young people to access and benefit from our life-changing experiences for talented choral singers.
Our Fundraising Promise

Read our fundraising promise for donors and funders
10 Reasons to Become a Friend

Our Friends are at the heart of the National Youth Choir, donating what they can regularly to help us bring amazing choral music to thousands of young singers each year.

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How to prepare for your audition

Find out more about what to expect from your audition and how you can prepare.
How do I join National Youth Choir (18-25 Years)?

If you love singing, National Youth Choir is the place for you! The next chance to audition is spring 2027.
Experience National Youth Choir (15-18 Years)

Find out all about what it's like to be a part of this choir for singers aged 15-18
Financial Assistance

No young person should be prevented from being a part of National Youth Choir because of financial barriers.
Become an Emerging Professional Artist

Join our fully funded year-long training scheme for choral leaders and composers aged 20-30. Next application window: Summer 2026
Guide for using the Singer Portal to book your audition

Step-by-step instructions for using the Singer Portal to book your online audition slot
Fellows 2023

Meet the 2023 NYCGB Fellowship
Music suggestions

Find music suggestions for your choir by browsing our favourite pieces
Our work with Schools & Music Hubs

Find out more about the work we do in schools and with music hubs
How to prepare for your online audition

We want to create a positive environment where you feel comfortable and feel able to give your best. Here's some information about what to expect from the audition and some tips for how to prepare for it.

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