Join BYC in ‘23 9 choirs, aged 0-24 years. No experience necessary. World class tuition and extraordinary opportunities for young people. Application form is here forms.gle/3KGYhfhwXtpEk7… Please repost/RT. We don’t want children to miss out. 🙏 Primary School Enterprise Challenge #BarnsleyIsBrill

Here’s a few of the brilliant new members that joined BYC today. Such an uplifting and exciting day meeting and hearing talented young singers. Welcome to the family - we can’t wait to start work with you all!

The AMAZING BYC Junior Choir West (Penistone) based in Penistone (4-7 yrs) are learning a new song, and are just a joy to work with. There’s still some space for a few more if you’d like your child to take part - all are welcome! 1FAIpQLSfi5H4pr8i4Vj3GIbx2yFNA8bemstku7xxvQqmjhgGB02ul1w

When over 2000 audience members join in with the Childrens Choirs and even do all of the actions! Blissful fun at the Underneath the Stars Festival 2023. Thank you to the audience member for sending this through to us. 15 yr old Darcy Preston is the fearless soloist…

It’s nearly ready!! A 30+ page resource pack for schools. Songs, warm-ups, guidance, demo videos and audio tracks. A huge but exciting piece of work. All FREE of charge to partner schools + a free workshop in school too, showing how it can be used. A great resource!

A lovely Patrons Night last night, welcoming around 70 of our 160 patrons for a behind the scenes experience. They talked to @MatWright5 about plans for the future and listened to BYC Children's Choir CENTRAL BYC Intermediate Choir and BYC Senior Choir rehearse. A joyous evening! 1/2

Regional Director Russell Gray spent an excellent Saturday afternoon hearing so many Astrea Academy Trust children perform with Barnsley Youth Choir in their very special Junior and Children’s Choirs Christmas Concert! Proud! 🏆🎄

Christmas Concerts 8&9th Dec 23. 4 sold out concerts 550 children and young people 4-24 yrs Preview photos. Friday 8th December, 7.00pm, BYC Intermediate Choir and BYC Senior Choir 📸 ian wallace 1/2 Oliver Coppard

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What a wonderful weekend with Barnsley Youth Choir! Pitch-perfect performances. Stunning solos. Thank you, not just for the music, but everything that goes with it! Take another bow @MatWright5 & the fabulous BYC family.👏🏼🙌🏽❤️#proudpatron

JOIN BYC IN ‘24 We’re accepting new members in January. Anyone aged 0-24 yrs old is welcome. 9 choirs to choose from and choirs in the town centre, Penistone and the Dearne. 35 already signed up. A life-changing opportunity. We’d love to hear from you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

A letter from a parent that was so moving to read. We wouldn’t usually share a letter of thanks, but this captures the essence of our mission and our work. Thank you so much. The Sixteen INTERKULTUR UK Music @MatWright5 Luke Mather Eleanor Wright Karen Davis

Photos from ian wallace of BYC Children's Choir CENTRAL (7-11 yrs), one of our 3 Children’s Choirs that performed wonderfully in the Spring Concerts last week. Around 90 members with many making their debut after graduating from our Junior Choirs. They were just fantastic!

A few photos from ian wallace of joint pieces of the 3 Children’s Choirs - BYC Children's Choir CENTRAL BYC Children's Choir EAST (The Dearne) BYC Children's Choir WEST (Penistone)

The most extraordinary day working with Harry Christophers and members of the The Sixteen and Genesis Sixteen Such and inspiring and unforgettable experience. We can’t wait for day 2 tomorrow. Thank you!!!

Workshops with the great Harry Christophers on this masterpiece by Paul Mealor The most fantastic weekend. Thank you to the amazing team at The Sixteen and Genesis Sixteen for organising this, and to Arts Council England for its support of this special programme.

I am completely in awe of the amazing Barnsley Youth Choir and the fabulous work of @MatWright5 MBE. Listen to them here with the brilliant Harry Christophers and the fabulous The Sixteen Genesis Sixteen #epic

Join BYC in 2024-25. An extraordinary opportunity for children and young people aged 0-24 years old. 10 choirs to choose from, including choirs in Penistone, Dearne and Hoyland. Apply here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

168 children and young people signed up to join. It’s fantastic to welcome so many new members. There’s still time to join a world-class team. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Wonderful to welcome HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to Barnsley for a private performance. We’re so proud of the 220 young people who took part, and grateful to those that facilitated the visit.