Auditions for the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain will take place across the country this November for Children aged 9 to 19 who love singing and want to join the choir from Easter 2027.
The National Children’s Choir of Great Britain (NCCGB) has opened audition spaces for budding young singers who wish to join the choir at Easter 2027. Auditions are free and open to any enthusiastic young singer aged between 9 and 19. Successful candidates take part in two residential choral courses each year, spending a week at Easter and another in summer at Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire.
A letter of recommendation from a singing teacher, music teacher or choir conductor is required when applying for an audition. This should include details of the applicant’s musical achievements, what they are currently doing musically and why they should be considered for a place in NCCGB. Auditions are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and in previous years several locations have become fully booked.
At their audition, young people are invited to perform one song from memory, accompanied, lasting no more than 3 minutes. They will also do aural tests, including musical memory tests and singing chords, and for children in Year 7 and above, some sight-singing, tailored to the child’s singing level. Auditions last around 30 minutes, including warm-up time.
The NCCGB team is not seeking the ‘finished article’, but is instead looking for potential, passion and a desire to learn. The audition panel comprises NCCGB’s music team, who have extensive experience working with children in many settings, and always strive to help children navigate on-the-day nerves.
Nicole O’Donnell, Chief Executive of NCCGB, said, “Last year we thoroughly enjoyed meeting every young singer who came to audition for NCCGB, and we were enthused by the number of children who were eager to take part. As we have a limited number of spaces, we highly recommend booking an audition early.”
For full details, further information, FAQs, and bursary information, visit the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain website.
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