Uplifting young voices and helping end homelessness This festive season, NYCOS alumni will once again fill the streets of Edinburgh (Saturday 13 December) and Glasgow (Saturday 20 December) with their joyful music. Former members of NYCOS are invited to sing carols together and help raise funds that will change lives through music. United by a
From youth music in Scotland to international policy: NYCOS inspired leadership through singing Isobel McIntosh finished singing with NYCOS when she moved to London after university. Today, she juggles her lifelong love of singing with a demanding role in the civil service. On top of her day job, Isobel upholds her commitment to music and
Around the World with VOCES8, Sights Set on Returning Homewards to the Scottish Stage Euan Williamson has been a singer for as long as he can remember. He grew up in a musical home and was part of his school choirs and orchestras. His love and commitment to singing earned him a place in the National Youth Choir of Scotland, having
From founding NYCOS member to inspiring musical leader Claire Christie [née Parker] was a founding member of the National Youth Choir of Scotland in 1996 and sang with the choir for eight years. She took her final bow with NYCOS during the 2004 Chicago tour and realised she wasn’t able to move on from
We’re thrilled to introduce three fantastic new team members who’ve recently joined us at NYCOS. These appointments come at a perfect time as we approach our 30th anniversary. Each brings unique expertise that’ll help us continue supporting Scotland’s young singers in reaching their potential. Welcome to the team, Moilidh, Alison, and Isabelle! 🎵 Alison Smith
The National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS) has announced that one of its former youth singers, Glaswegian Kenneth Boyd, is to become its new Chief Executive. Boyd, who started touring with NYCOS at the age of 17 in 2003, is currently Senior Producer with the national singing network, and will step into its Chief Executive
As James Waters steps down as NYCOS Chair, NYCOS Artistic Director Christopher Bell sits down to talk about his time with the organisation. From his early love of singing to his role in NYCOS’ founding, James shares his journey, reflections on 30 years of incredible music-making, and what makes NYCOS so special. Plus, he recalls
We are delighted to announce two new trustees joining our board at this very exciting and crucial time. We have been successful in our bid to Creative Scotland for Multi Year Funding receiving a significant uplift in our award. This comes as we are beginning to celebrate our 30th anniversary. James Inglis CHAIR Having been
Throughout 2024, the NYCOS Creative Learning team have been running a Sing, Sign, Play project, an initiative designed to bring the joy of music and the beauty of British Sign Language (BSL) to children. Spanning three five-day residencies across Scotland, the project showcased the power of music to foster inclusivity, enhance communication, and integrate
