NYCOS

03/10/2026

Scotland, it's time to sing! 🎶

We brought NYCOS Singing Time to life at West Primary School in Paisley, joined by Artistic Director Christopher Bell, internationally acclaimed tenor Nicky Spence, and presenter and NYCOS alum Holly Clelland.

“The main thing is the children are having a wonderful time taking part.” — Christopher Bell

“With Singing Time everyone takes part and they don’t have the trauma of feeling like the spotlight is on them when they open their mouths.” — Nicky Spence

A free gift for every primary school in Scotland, NYCOS Singing Time brings songs, games and music into classrooms across the country.

Read the full story: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/fabulous/16859123/opera-singer-wants-scots-pupils-sing-hymn/

📸 Paul Chappells

30/09/2026

Bach & Blood: Final Stop in London 🎵

Hear from Scottish Ensemble’s Artistic Director Jonathan Morton as he discusses Bach & Blood, our performance that brings together Scottish Ensemble and singers from the Chamber Choir of the National Youth Choir of Scotland NYCOS.

From the enhanced beauty of J.S Bach’s Chaconne, famously described as “the greatest structure for solo violin that exists”, to the eerie sound world of David Fennessy’s Blood, Jonathan talks through the power and process of the pieces.

Bach & Blood visited Whitekirk (Lammermuir Festival), Perth, Glasgow (Glasgow Cathedral Festival), from 16 - 18 September, and ends in London on 02 October.

Fri 2 October 7:30pm
London, Milton Court

Watch the full video through the link in our bio: youtu.be/bPplBadw01g

Find out more through the link in bio: scottishensemble.co.uk/programme/2026-27/bach-blood/

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Filmed and edited by Zip Tie Studio
Zip Tie Studio

23/09/2026

Hello, Glasgow! 👋

Join our new choir for P4-P7 singers. No previous experience needed!

📍 St Roch's Secondary School
📅 Wednesdays

Find out more and register your interest: https://www.nycos.co.uk/register-your-interest-rc

23/09/2026

That’s a wrap on the first three performances of Bach & Blood 🩸- next stop: London!

Bringing together J.S. Bach, Arvo Pärt, and Dave Fennessy’s Blood, and the voices of singers from the Chamber Choir of the NYCOS, it’s been a powerful few days of music.

Thank you for joining us at St Mary’s Church The Lammermuir Festival, St John’s Kirk Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, and Glasgow Cathedral Festival.

A huge thank you to our wonderful musicians:
Jonathan Morton (Artistic Director), Cheryl Crockett, Liza Johnson, Clio Gould, Donnie Deacon, Freya Goldmark, Tristan Gurney, Joanne Green, Laura Ghiro, Annabel Stevens, Jane Atkins, Andrew Berridge, Gordon Cervoni, Aiden Macdonald (Young Artist), Ben Michaels, Naomi Pavri, Sonia Cromarty and Diane Clark.

And to NYCOS Artistic Director, Christopher Bell, and singers: Jaimee Cheung, Florence Gill, Brigitte Harrigan Lees, Lorelei Law, Emily MacFarlane, Sophia Mashwani, Miriam McDonald, Beth Taylor and Michael Muoneke.

And a special one to Dave Fennessy for Blood 🤍

Next stop: London, 2 October at Milton Court at Barbican Centre
Tickets via the link in our bio: https://scottishensemble.co.uk/programme/2026-27/bach-blood/

📸 Stuart Armitt, Lammermuir Festival, 16 September

17/09/2026

A few shots from yesterday’s concert at The Lammermuir Festival, with members of our Chamber Choir performing in Bach & Blood alongside Scottish Ensemble at St Mary’s Church, Whitekirk. The programme featured music by Bach, Arvo Pärt and David Fennessy, including the UK premiere of Blood.

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17/09/2026

NYCOS Singing Time has been featured in The Herald!

Our free singing resource for Scottish primary schools is now live, with songs, games and activities designed to help teachers bring singing into the classroom.

Read the full article below and explore NYCOS Singing Time at nycossingingtime.co.uk

NYCOS is launching a free online singing programme for every primary school in Scotland, with 15 songs, games and teaching materials.

16/09/2026

🎉 NYCOS Singing Time is here!

We’re delighted to launch NYCOS Singing Time, a brand new online singing resource for primary schools across Scotland.

Created from 30 years of NYCOS experience in singing and music education, it brings together 15 songs, singing games and teaching resources designed to help bring singing into classrooms.

And the best bit? It’s completely free and available now!

👩‍🏫 Whether you’re a teacher, music leader or simply looking for fun ways to get children singing, NYCOS Singing Time is here to help.

🔗 Explore the full resource at nycossingingtime.co.uk

Director/Editor

15/09/2026

What a way to celebrate 30 years. ✨

Our 30th Anniversary Gala Concert at the Usher Hall was sold out, with a standing ovation bringing an incredible evening of music to a close, alongside the superb BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Thank you to all the singers, alumni, families, friends and supporters who joined us to celebrate 30 years of NYCOS.

Missed it? The concert will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in Concert on 14 October at 7.30pm.

A few moments from the evening, captured by Sally Jubb Photography 📸

14/09/2026

Catch our Edinburgh International Festival performance with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra on BBC Radio 3 in Concert tonight at 7.30pm.

Sir Donald Runnicles conducts the BBC SSO at the Edinburgh International Festival.

14/09/2026

Thank you to an incredible audience yesterday! ❤️