Mini Music Makers moves online
NYCOS Mini Music Makers classes have moved to online following a successful run of trial sessions.
Category: News
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
All NYCOS activities and events are to be suspended from Tuesday 17 March until Sunday 19 April.
Bachtrack: Classical Music Statistics
Bachtrack has released its annual Classical Music Statistics for 2019 from almost 35,000 performances worldwide.
NYCOS Chair awarded CBE for services to the arts
Joanna Baker is to be awarded a CBE for services to the arts.
Season’s Greetings from NYCOS
The NYCOS head office will shut at 2pm on 20 December and reopen on 6 January.
Singing and Musical Games in Hamilton
“The sheer joy on the children’s faces last night spoke volumes. The sound achieved in such a short time was amazing.”
NYCOS National Choirs: Holly and Jack answer your questions
If you’ve not applied for a National Choir yet, Holly and Jack have some words of encouragement for you.
My NYCOS Journey: Emily Henderson
My journey through NYCOS all began with a game; sitting in a circle with my fellow Primary 3s, bouncing a ball to the beat while chanting “I like coffee, I like tea”.
Mini Music Makers Bursaries Available
Thanks to our donors and supporters we have been able to expand our bursary scheme to include subsidised and free places to NYCOS Mini Music Makers.
NYCOS to launch new choir in Hamilton
NYCOS is to launch a new Regional Choir in Hamilton opening in October 2019.
Ed Milner: Berlioz Lélio à Paris
Can there be anything more chorally challenging than singing French music in French in France?
My Week at NYCOS National Girls Choir: Josie Bell
Josie Bell, from Anstruther, tells us about her experience with NYCOS National Girls Choir.
My Week at NYCOS National Boys Choir: Rory McIver
Rory McIver, 14, tells us about his experience with NYCOS National Boys Choir.
Ed Milner appointed NYCOS Chief Executive
NYCOS has appointed Ed Milner as its new Chief Executive. He will take up the role on Monday 13 May.
Edinburgh International Festival 2019
The National Youth Choir of Scotland and NYCOS National Girls Choir return to the Edinburgh International Festival.
Associate Accompanists 2019
We are thrilled to announce the names of this year’s Associate Accompanists. Find out more about this incredibly talented trio.
NYCOS Chief Executive on Scotland Tonight
Morag Campbell, NYCOS Chief Executive, was on Scotland Tonight talking about the importance of music education and the benefits it brings to young people.
NYCOS Chief Executive Morag Campbell to Step Down
After seven years with NYCOS, Morag Campbell will be stepping down as Chief Executive at the end of March.
Season’s Greetings from NYCOS
Season’s Greetings from everyone at NYCOS. Here are some highlights from 2018. The head office will be shut from 24 December – 3 January.
Giving Tuesday: Thank You
This Giving Tuesday some of our older singers want to thank everyone who has supported us and them in the past year. We really couldn’t do this without you.
Remembrance Sunday
This Sunday marks 100 years since the Armistice was signed in November 1918, bringing an end to the First World War. Throughout the day NYCOS Choirs will be taking part in remembrance services and broadcasts.
Album Release: All Those Men Who Marched Away
NYCOS National Boys Choir is releasing an album of commemorative song-suite All Those Men Who Marched Away.
NYCOS at the Edinburgh International Festival
During the 2018 Year of Young People, NYCOS was in residency at the Edinburgh International Festival with no fewer than four performances.
The Many Shoes of Christopher Bell
NYCOS Artistic Director Christopher Bell takes us through his many shoes during the 2018 Edinburgh International Festival.
Kodály Hub: Sing, Learn, Share
NYCOS has joined forces with three of Europe’s leading music universities to develop a new music teaching curriculum for primary school pupils.
