IN YOUR LOCAL
NYCoS CHOIR
SING WITH US
FOR BOYS
WHY JOIN A NYCoS AREA BOYS 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.
Experience shows that boys fare better at singing when they are in their own team. 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
SIGN UP NOW
GET ZAPPARZAP THE CODET O S E E M O R E
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.
SIGN-UP FORMNYCoS CHOIRS 2015 –16
TO BE GUARANTEED A WORKSHOP PLACE, SIGN UP BEFORE 5 MAY 2015
PLEASE PRINT ALL DETAILS CLEARLY IN BLOCK CAPITALS
Child’s First Name: ........................................ Child’s Surname: ......................................
School: ................................................................. Primary Class: .................
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
ORAPPLY ONLINEnycos.co.uk
National Youth Choir of Scotland The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DNt: 0141 287 2856 f: 0141 287 2858 e: [email protected] w: www.nycos.co.uk
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:
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