National Youth Choir of Northern Ireland

The National Youth Choir of Northern Ireland, previously know as Ulster Youth Choir, was established in 1999 to provide the best of Northern Ireland’s young singers aged 11-24 with the opportunity to sing together to the highest possible standards receiving training from some of the best choral and vocal practitioners from throughout the UK and Ireland and is now regarded as one of Northern Ireland’s leading artistic and educational organisations. The NYCNI Artistic Director is Andrew Nunn.

https://www.communityni.org/organisation/national-youth-choir-northern-ireland

NYCNI is recruiting for both a General Manager and a brand new Chief Executive role! After two successful decades, and our rebrand from Ulster Youth Choir in 2019, we are looking to develop and grow NYCNI to reach wider audiences and provide more educational and performance opportunities to our students. So come join us! For more information on these exciting roles, please visit: www.bit.ly/NYCNIjobs

#WeAreNYCNI We are the champion of choral singing in NI. We inspire, educate & empower.

ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR 2023 NOW OPEN!

2023 Course Dates

Easter Courses 2023

NYCNI are delighted to be offer two Easter Courses for 2023. Our Girl’s Choir (for singers aged 14-15) and our NEW Boy’s Choir (for singers in P5/6/7)

*Any returning Girl’s aged 14/15 from Junior or Training Choir, can sign up for Girl’s Choir- you will not need to re-audition*

Boys Choir will begin recruitment in Primary Schools (Jan 2023) If you wish to audition outside of school, we will be hosting an open evening Nov 10th 2022 in Millennium Court, Portadown. Please contact Christina Scullion- NYCNI Manager to register your interest

16-21 July 2023 — Junior Choir Summer Course

The NYCNI Junior Choir meet for a six day course in Campbell College Belfast which comprises of sectional and tutti rehearsals, musicianship classes and finishes with a performance.

15-21 July 2023 — Training Choir Summer Course

The NYCNI Training Choir is a 7 day residential course at Campbell College Belfast which include section and tutti rehearsals, individual singing lessons and musicianship classes. The course also concludes with an evening performance

22-28 July 2023 — Senior Choir Summer Course

The NYCNI Senior Choir is a 7 day residential course at Campbell College, comprising of section and tutti rehearsals, individual singing lessons and concludes with an evening concert.

Please note that we are working remotely. If you wish to contact us please do so via the “Contact Us” link above or our Facebook page.

Millennium Court Arts Centre

William St

Portadown

Co. Armagh

BT62 3NX

Charity Number XR 29957  Northern Ireland Charity Commission NIC100542