IN YOUR LOCAL

NYCoS CHOIR

SING WITH US

WHY JOIN A NYCoS AREA CHOIR?Your local NYCoS Choir is part of the National Youth Choir of Scotland, the organisation dedicated to encouraging singing for young people aged 0–25. From tiny tots learning in our Mini Music Makers classes to young adults giving critically-acclaimed performances as part of the flagship National Choir, we help young singers reach their full potential.

Our enthusiastic and expert staff provide great singing experiences that are both fun and develop musical skills. Singing together has many other benefits too:

•makenew friends •boostconfidence •buildsocialskills

NYCoS Area Choirs are open to children from Primary 3 upwards.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE WORKSHOP?Our free half-hour workshops are a fun and informal way to try out singing with others. Small groups, wherever possible with other children from the same school, take part in some simple singing games.

“My son loves to sing and has enjoyed being part of the choir.

It has boosted his confidence no end.”

Come and play at our free workshop

NYCoS Area Choirs with RSNO at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (2014) © Drew Farrell

WHAT HAPPENS AT CHOIR?In the first year, choir meets for an hour every week during term time, where they learn and sing together with other children their age. But being part of a NYCoS Choir isn’t just about singing in a group; our musicianship programme (based on Kodály methodology) helps to develop skills such as learning to read music, pitching, rhythm, sound production, solo singing and simple theory.

There are concerts for family and friends twice a year, where choir members showcase all they have learned.

WHAT IS THE AWARDS PROGRAMME?Our awards programme offers progression through its three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. This charts choir members’ development as they work towards goals – ultimately providing a real sense of achievement. A Gold level pass can be used as a substitute for ABRSM Grade 5 Theory to take further ABRSM practical exams.

HOW MUCH DOES MEMBERSHIP COST?The membership fee for the first full year is £120 – just £4 per rehearsal. If cost is an issue, don’t be put off as flexible payment options and financial assistance is available.

find out more atwww.nycos.co.uk/area-choirs

or call 0141 287 2831

© Drew Farrell

GET ZAPPARZAP THE CODET O S E E M O R E

SIGN UP NOW

Sign up for a free workshop place at www.nycos.co.uk

or by completing the form overleaf.

We will be in touch to confirm further details.

Child’s First Name: ........................................ Child’s Surname: ......................................

School: ................................................................. Primary Class: .................

Gender: Male / Female Date of Birth: ............................................

Parent/Carer’s Name: Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss ........................................................................

Home Address: ...........................................................................................................

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............................................................... Post Code: .........................

Mobile No: ...........................................................................................................

Daytime Tel No: ...........................................................................................................

Email Address: ...........................................................................................................

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR LOCAL NYCoS CHOIR BELOW ( )

ABERDEEN

ANGUS

DUMFRIES

DUNDEE

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE BOYS *

EDINBURGH

FALKIRK

INVERNESS

ISLE OF LEWIS

MIDLOTHIAN

PERTH BOYS *

RENFREWSHIRE

STIRLING

WEST LOTHIAN

* boys-only choirs

Please complete and return to:Lorna Rudden, Area Choirs Manager, NYCoS, The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN

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SIGN-UP FORMNYCoS CHOIRS 2015 –16

TO BE GUARANTEED A WORKSHOP PLACE, SIGN UP BEFORE 5 MAY 2015

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National Youth Choir of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC024899

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE BOYS

Wester Cleddens Primary School

Thursdays

PERTH BOYS

St John’s Academy

Tuesdays

ABERDEEN

University of Aberdeen

Tuesdays

ANGUS

Forfar Academy

Thursdays

DUMFRIES

Laurieknowe Primary School

Thursdays

DUNDEE

High School of Dundee

Wednesdays

EDINBURGH

St George’s School for Girls

Wednesdays

FALKIRK

St Francis Xavier’s Primary School

Tuesdays

INVERNESS

Milton of Leys Primary School

Tuesdays

ISLE OF LEWIS

Stornoway Primary School

Wednesdays

MIDLOTHIAN

Newbattle Community High School

Wednesdays

RENFREWSHIRE

St Mary’s Primary School

Wednesdays

STIRLING

Dunblane High School

Tuesdays

WEST LOTHIAN

West Calder High School

Thursdays

NYCoS HAS 14 AREA CHOIRS ACROSS SCOTLAND: