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London Youth Choirs
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Our aim is to shape the lives and futures of thousands of young singers in London through the power and shared joy of singing.
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It's one day to go until our Big Give Christmas Challenge!

Let us know if you're going to be making a donation to support LYC between 2 and 9 Dec! We have access to match funding: for every £1 you give, LYC gets £2 ❤️

Please donate to our campaign this week ⬇️
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Two girls with their arms round each other's shouders smile at the camera. White text says "ONLY ONE DAY TO GO: Big Give Christmas Challenge" LYC logo, convex logo, The Childhood Trust logo along the bottom.
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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LYC join superstar organist Anna Lapwood at the Royal Albert Hall for a festive evening of carols from the console and tidings through the pipes.

📆 Thu 18 Dec
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Royal Albert Hall

Get a ticket and all the details on our website:
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/anna-lapwood...
Anna Lapwood, a blonde woman with glasses stands in the Royal Albert Hall auditorium. She is wearing a red jacket and has her hands on her hips. She is smiling and looking upwards. London Youth Choirs logo in the lower left hand corner with white text that says: Thursday 18 December, 7.30pm, Anna Lapwood's Christmas, Royal Albert Hall.
November 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Our Big Give campaign is just around the corner!

From 2 to 9 December, donations you make to our Big Give campaign will be matched, meaning your money gets doubled when it reaches us 🤩

ind out more about our campaign by tapping the link below ⬇️
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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London Youth Choirs (LYC) are excited to announce auditions for January 2026!

Current Vacancies:
North East Junior Choir (School years 3-6)
Youth Choir (lower voices only) (ages 15–23)

Book your audition now ⬇️
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/join-lyc/
A group of teenage boys sing with music in their hands. They are all wearing turquoise t shirts with the London Youth Choirs logo on them. London Youth Choirs logo in the lower left hand corner, white text next to it says "sign up by 12pm , Monday 5 January, Lower Voices, Audition for London Youth Choirs"
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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NEXT WEEK: between 2 and 9 Dec your donations via the Big Give will be match funded!

We've been looking at some of the key areas that our Christmas Challenge is raising funds for: our expert team of music professionals.

Donate to our campaign from Tue 2 Dec ⬇️
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Have you heard that we're going to be taking part in the Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge?

We've been looking at some of the key areas that our campaign is raising vital funds for. One of these areas is our pastoral care provision.

Donate from Tuesday 2 December ⬇️
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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November 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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TOMORROW! Join us in #Cambridge for Evensong.

We'll be joining members of Selwyn College Choir, and Director of Music Sarah McDonald in their chapel. The service is free and combines music with prayer to reflect on the day.

The service starts at 6pm.
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/selwyn-colle...
The chapel of Selwyn College, Cambridge, with the London Youth Choirs logo over it. White text at the bottom says "Sunday 23 November 2025, 6pm, Evensong, Selwyn College, Cambridge"
November 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Our #ChristmasChallenge with the Big Give opens on Tuesday 2 December. We're exploring some of the areas that your donations will to go support - today we're shining a light on our fee subsidy and our financial assistance programmes.

Donate between 2 and 2 Dec ⬇️
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
A girl with dark hair, wearing a hairband with two sparkly pom-poms on it, sings as part of a choir of other children. Big Give Christmas Challenge logo upper right hand corner. LYC, Convex and The Childhood Trust logos along the bottom. White text says "we're raising money for... LYC's fee subsidy and financial assistance programmes".
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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LYC West are looking forward to returning to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery to perform at their “Christmas Late” Event.

📆 Thu 27 Nov
⏰ Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
📍5pm

This is a pay what you can, ticketed event (free for under 16s & families of performers) ⬇️
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/pitzhanger-l...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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We have a small number of vacancies and are looking for talented young singers to join our vibrant community of 10 choirs across the capital.

Current Vacancies:
North East Junior Choir (years 3-6)
Youth Choir (ages 15–23)

👉 Find out more and sign up:
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/audition-sig...
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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We're looking ahead to our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge, which will run between 2 and 9 Dec. There are four key areas that your donations to our Big Give campaign will support this year, including our Schools and Communities programme.

Make a donation from 2 Dec ⬇️
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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From 2 to 9 December, donations you make to our Big Give campaign will be matched, meaning your money gets doubled!

Our citywide aim is to cultivate musical talent while making positive social change. Since 2012, 15,000 young people have sung with us.

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Two girls, holding books of music laugh. They are wearing dark t shirts with the London Youth Choirs logo on it. White text says: 2-9 December 2025, you donate and we'll double it. The Big Give Christmas Challenge logo is in the upper right hand corner, and the London Youth Choirs, Convex and Childhood Trust logos are along the bottom.
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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We are delighted to reunite with the Petros Singers for a festive performance of Britten’s cantata, Saint Nicolas. Alongside this masterpiece, enjoy Bob Chilcott’s Twelve Days of Christmas, and music by John Rutter and Cecilia McDowall.

Book your tickets!
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/britten-st-n...
A young boy, wearing a green t shirt with the London Youth Choirs logo on it sings. London Youth Choirs logo in the lower left hand corner, with white text next to it that says "Saturday, 13 December 2025, 6.30pm, Britten St Nicolas, St Peter's Church, W6 8BE"
November 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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LYC join superstar organist Anna Lapwood for a festive evening of carols from the console and tidings through the pipes. Expect joyous singalongs, uplifting readings, and organ renditions of classic film scores.

📆Thu 18 Dec
⏰7.30pm
📍Royal Albert Hall
🎫 www.londonyouthchoirs.com/anna-lapwood...
Anna Lapwood, a blonde woman wearing glasses and a sparkly jacket stands in the organ console of the Royal Albert Hall. Around her are the pipes, and behind her out of focus is the auditorium. The London Youth Choirs logo is in the left hand corner, and white text next to it says "Thursday 18 December, 7.30pm, Anna Lapwood's Christmas, Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP"
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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For passionate young singers in London, our aim is to cultivate musical talent and make positive social change. We break down barriers to ensure that the skills, opportunities, and joy of singing are available to all.

Make a donation between 2 and 9 Dec ⬇️
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
A group of children sing together. Text says "2-9 December 2025, Big Give, Creating a city-wide vision for all young singers". The Big Give Christmas Challenge logo is in the top right hand corner, and the London Youth Choirs, Convex and The Childhood Trust logos are along the bottom.
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our Junior Girls Choir who sang a beautiful Evensong service in St Paul's Cathedral last night! 🥳

We're so proud of you all!

We're performing at several events during December, including St Paul's Family Christmas Carols on Sat 20 Dec!

Find out what's on ⬇️
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/whats-on/
The iconic dome of St Paul's Cathedral is seen lit up at night. The London Youth Choirs logo is in the left hand cofrner, and white text next to it says Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5pm, Evensong, St Paul's Cathedral.
November 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Our Junior Girls Choir sing Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral TOMORROW! It is free to attend and all are welcome!

Why not come along and hear them sing?
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/st-pauls-eve...

#evensong #stpauls #stpaulscathedral #cathedramusic #singing #choirs
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Don't forget - we're hiring! 💼

We're on the lookout for an Operations & Data Officer to join our friendly team.

🖊️ Apply by: midday, Tuesday 18 November

All the important info is on our website! ⬇️
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/work-for-lyc/

#jobopportunity #work #jobsinlondon #londonjobs #artsjobs
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Our Junior Girls Choir sing Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday! Evensong is a service which combines music with prayer to reflect on the day passed and is free to attend.

See you there?
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/st-pauls-eve...
A girl with long brown hair, worn in a braid, looks to the right, singing passionately. London Youth Choirs logo in the lower left hand corner with white text next to it that says "Tuesday 11 November 2025, 5pm, Evensong, St Paul's Cathedral"
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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For one night only, we're heading to Selwyn College, Cambridge to sing Evensong!

Our Chamber Choir join the chapel choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge, and Director of Music Sarah McDonald for evensong in their chapel. It is free to attend!

Find out more ⬇️
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/selwyn-colle...
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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We join the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Chorus and London Philharmonic Choir for festive concerts this December, so bring festive spirit, and be ready to sing along!
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec
3pm & 7.30pm (Sat), 1pm (Sun)
Royal Festival Hall
Book ⬇️
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/christmas-cl...
A group of children sing, they are standing in rows on risers. A group near the front are lit by a spotlight, and one child is holding a candle. London Youth Choirs loco on the lower left, with text next to it that says "13-14 December, various times, Christmas Classics, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX"
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Our Junior Boys sang Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral last night and they were BRILLIANT!

We're so proud of all of them 😊

You can join our Junior Girls next Tuesday for their Evensong service - it's completely free to attend!
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/st-pauls-eve...
A group of boys all wearing green t-shirts with the London Youth Choirs logo on, stand and smile at the camera. They are in St Paul's Cathedral, and there are columns in the background, a black and white checkered floor. in the foreground. The London Youth Choirs logo is in the lower left hand corner, with white text next to it that says Tuesday 4 November 2025, 5pm, Evensong, St Paul's Cathedral.
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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We had a lovely time at Evensong St Paul's Cathedral with our Junior Boys choir last night, so our Junior Girls are looking forward to their turn to sing the service next week!

Come along and hear them sing?
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/st-pauls-eve...
A groups of girls look to the left and are singing. They are wearing green t-shirts with the London Youth Choirs logo on them. The London Youth Choirs logo is in the bottom left hand corner, with text next to it that says "Tuesday 11 November, 5pm, Evensong, St Paul's Cathedral
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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This Christmas, we reunite with the Petros Singers for Britten’s cantata, Saint Nicolas. Also hear Bob Chilcott’s Twelve Days of Christmas, as well as music by John Rutter and Cecilia McDowall.

📆 Sat 13 Dec
⏰ 6.30pm
📍 St Peter’s Church

Book your tickets!
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/britten-st-n...
A child wearing a green t shirt with the London Youth Choirs on it, faces to the left and is singing. London Youth Choirs logo in the left hand corner with text next to it that says "Saturday 13 December 2025, 6.30pm, St Peter's Church, W6 9BE"
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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LYC West are looking forward to performing at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery as part of their Christmas Late series.

Come along, hear the choir, and take part in a range of family activities!

📆 Thu 27 Nov
⏰ Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
📍5pm

Book now ⬇️
www.londonyouthchoirs.com/pitzhanger-l...
A group of children all wearing green t-shirts with the London Youth Choirs logo are standing, looking at the camera and smiling. The London Youth Choirs logo is in the left hand corner, and text next to it says: Thursday 27 November 2025, 5pm, Pitzhanger Late, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery W5 5EQ
November 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM