NYCOS

17/06/2026

Fancy getting yourself a limited edition NYCOS 30th Anniversary bottle? 👀

Available online and at our concerts throughout the anniversary year, while stocks last.

Will you be treating yourself or gifting one to someone special?

Shop yours today and celebrate with us: https://www.nycos.co.uk/product/30th-anniversary-water-bottle/

15/06/2026

Thirty years. 140 voices. Carmina Burana.⚡

NYCOS marks three extraordinary decades by combining forces with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for one of the most electrifying works in the choral canon!

Christopher Bell, NYCOS Artistic Director, conducts this landmark anniversary concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall, with soloists to be announced.

Plus, the programme features the world premiere of The World by East Ayrshire composer Jay Capperauld, written especially for this milestone and Jonathan Dove's The Passing of the Year in its first Scottish performance in its newly orchestrated form.

Image by Robin Mair Photography

11/06/2026

We’re Hiring: Alumni & Individual Giving Manager

We’re looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join NYCOS as our Alumni & Individual Giving Manager.

Working closely with the CEO and Trusts & Foundations Manager, this role will play a central part in developing and sustaining our alumni programme and individual giving strategy, helping to build lasting relationships with former choir members and supporters while generating vital income to support our work.

💰 £30,000–£35,000 per annum (pro rata if applicable)
🕐 Full time (35 hours per week) or part time (0.8 FTE), considered
📍 Glasgow, Scotland

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong relationship management and fundraising skills who is passionate about supporting young people through music and helping NYCOS continue to grow its impact across Scotland.

⚠️ Closing date: 9am on Monday 29 June 2026

Full details: https://www.nycos.co.uk/work-with-us/alumni-individual-giving-manager/

09/06/2026

Just 7 weeks to go until this year’s NYCOS Kodály Summer School! ⏳

There’s a fantastic programme planned, including the new Daily Topics pathway, giving you the chance to explore different musical skills and contexts throughout the week. Plenty of variety on offer.

Find out more and book your place:

👉 https://www.nycos.co.uk/events/kodaly-summer-school/

Images by Sally Jubb Photography

08/06/2026

BSL Youth Wanted: Perform at the Scottish Parliament!
There’s still time to apply!
If you’re aged 14–18 and use or are familiar with BSL, fill in our expression of interest form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YYz3JtqIRkKHYSY1y2AcWrB9oDyFj1BNtqUI17xfHuBURUcwTEJUTkUwNVhTNDlDVDAyRkw0VEdXVC4u

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Sir James MacMillan on his appointment to the Order of the Thistle – Scotland’s highest honour. 🎖️

We are proud to have performed his music at NYCOS, most recently with the Chamber Choir singing Lassie, wad ye loe me? at the Kirking of the Parliament at St Giles’ Cathedral.

🎖🎶 Congratulations to James MacMillan, who has been appointed by the King to the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.

The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle represents the highest honour in Scotland. Revived by King James VII, the Order has a complement of 16 Knights and Ladies (KT). The King is the Sovereign of the Order, and appointments to the Order of the Thistle are entirely in the personal gift of The King.

James MacMillan has long been committed to the musical life of Scotland and has close relationships with all the major music organisations in his home country. He was awarded a Knighthood in the 2015 Queen's Birthday honours and Royal Communications announced on 3 March 2026 that His Majesty has approved the award of The King’s Gold Medal for Music to him.

➡️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/4xefa8L

07/06/2026

After 28 years with NYCOS West Lothian Regional Choir, Margaret Bradford took her final concert with us on 31 May.

As Choir Coordinator since the choir’s inception, Margaret has brought dedication, energy and commitment to generations of young singers and families. She will be greatly missed by everyone at NYCOS.

05/06/2026

We’re going on tour.

Celebrate 30 years of NYCOS with a powerful programme across Scotland this August.

Carmina Burana — Carl Orff
The World (World premiere) — Jay Capperauld
The Passing of the Year — Jonathan Dove

📍 Paisley Town Hall | Fri 21 Aug 2026, 7.30pm
📍 Music Hall Aberdeen | Sat 22 Aug 2026, 7.30pm
📍 Perth Theatre and Concert Hall | Sun 23 Aug 2026, 7.30pm

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://www.nycos.co.uk/events

Images by Robin Mair Photography

02/06/2026

Pauline Stafford has been a valued part of the West Lothian Regional Choir as Musicianship Tutor and has contributed so much to NYCOS over the years. Congratulations on your election as MSP for Bathgate and wishing you every success in your new role. 🎉

It was an emotional final concert working for . It has been a wonderful 10 years working with the most fantastic colleagues and young people. Now celebrating their 30th anniversary NYCOS is far more than just singing. Young people build confidence, develop friendships and represent Scotland on the world stage. Wishing them all the best for the future.

01/06/2026

BSL Youth Wanted: Perform at the Scottish Parliament!

English transcript

Do you use British Sign Language (BSL)? Are you aged 14–18?

The National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS) is looking for young people from Scotland, aged 14–18, who use or are familiar with British Sign Language to take part in an exciting project.
You will work with inspirational speaker, musician, and performer Paul Whittaker to help create and sign a special performance taking place at the Scottish Parliament on Saturday 27 June.

Rehearsals will take place online initially, followed by in-person sessions in Edinburgh on 26 and 27 June.

Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered.
We welcome applications from all young people who use BSL, including those who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing.

If you would like to register your interest or find out more information please email Louise Major, Regional Choirs Producer at [email protected]

If you know of anyone that might be interested in this opportunity, please share this post with them.