SERVICE DETAILS
COVID-19 UPDATE...
All rehearsals will remain online until further notice.
To joina Zoom session, please see https://www.nycos.co.uk/choirs/nycos-edinburgh-choir.
How to Join
We hope to resume in-person choir rehearsals in January 2021. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when we are able to recruit new members. Please see https://www.nycos.co.uk/choirs/nycos-edinburgh-choir.
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NYCOS Edinburgh Choir - Suitable for ages 7 - 18
As well as being fun, singing together in a choir has many benefits for children’s development and well-being. These include gaining music education, making friends and boosting confidence through performing. Singing also helps to develop literacy, concentration and memory.
Led by experienced music teachers and choir leaders, NYCOS Edinburgh Choir meets once a week during term time, where children learn and sing together with others their age. As well as singing in a group, children progress through our musicianship programme (based on Kodály method) and develop skills such as learning to read music, pitching, rhythm, sound production and simple theory.
How much does a membership cost?
The annual membership fee for Junior Choir is £140 (less than £4.50 per week). If cost is an issue, don’t be put off as flexible payment options and financial assistance are available. We also offer a four week risk-free trial for new members.
NYCoS Edinburgh Choir recruits annually from Primary 3 in the Edinburgh City area.
Rehearsals
The choir meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
Repertoire
The children sing music appropriate for their age and voice that is also enjoyable. This is drawn both from Scottish music and music from around the world.
Musicianship
Being part of a NYCOS choir isn’t just about singing in a group; our musicianship programme (based on Kodaly method) helps to develop skills such as learning to read music, pitching, rhythm, sound production, solo signing and simple theory.
Awards Programme
Our awards programme offers progression through its three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold, which chart choir members’ development as they work towards goals. A Gold level pass can be used as a substitute for ABRSM Grade 5 Theory.
Rehearsal Times...
WEDNESDAYS:
Junior Choir 2: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
THURSDAYS:
Intermediate Choirs: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Senior Choir: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Chamber Choir: 7:50pm - 9:00pm
