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Development & Mentoring
Auckland Youth Choir launched its Development & Mentoring project in 2021.
The project is an innovative and integrated choral development project that seeks to deepen the choir's impact in Auckland and provide young musicians with opportunities and experience for growth in the arts industry.
Emerging Conductor
An aspiring young conductor will have the opportunity to gain experience working with Auckland Youth Choir and receive training from our Music Director, David Squire.
The Emerging Conductor will conduct AYC in both rehearsals and performances, receiving feedback and mentoring from our artistic team. The Emerging Conductor must also be a singing member of the choir in 2025. Open to ages 16-27.
Previous Emerging Conductors have included Takerei Komene, Blake Scanlen, Miles Timmis and Annabel Yu.
Applications close on Friday 13 December 2024.
Emerging Collaborative Pianist
A talented pianist will have the opportunity to be mentored by our Assistant Director, Claire Caldwell and gain unique experience accompanying Auckland Youth Choir. The Emerging Collaborative Pianist will have the opportunity to accompany the choir in rehearsals and a performance, receiving feedback and training from our artistic team. The Emerging Collaborative Pianist must also be a singing member of the choir in 2025. Open to ages 16-27.
Previous Emerging Collaborative Pianists have included Michelle Xu, Catherine Chang, Krystal Wang and Matthew Spooner.
Applications close on Friday 13 December 2024.
Young Composer in Residence
An emerging young composer will receive a commission for a work to be performed by Auckland Youth Choir in 2025. The composer will receive feedback from our artistic team on a draft score and the opportunity to work with the choir during the rehearsal process. The Young Composer in Residence must also be a singing member of the choir in 2025. Open to ages 16-27.
Previous Young Composers in Residence have included Alex Taylor, Andrew Baldwin, Jayan Bhikha, Kitty Milner, Takerei Komene, Julia Francis, Reuben Rameka, Sarah Fouhy, Grace Wellik and Fergus Byett.
Applications close on Friday 13 December 2024.
Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers are a 24-strong auditioned group of singers drawn from the full choir. The Chamber Singers' purpose is to enable the performance of more demanding repertoire, create diversified concert programmes and further develop the musicianship of our singers. The Chamber Singers rehearse for an hour ahead of each full choir rehearsal.
Previous Chamber Singers projects have included tours to Sydney and New York City, Bernstein's Rejoice in the Lamb, a recording session at Roundhead Studios, the Silver Scroll Awards, and the University of Auckland Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Auditions for the 2025 Chamber Singers will be held on Monday 3 March 2025.