Singer Auditions

​The National Youth Choir of Canada (NYCC) is a project of Choral Canada and is Canada’s finest youth choir. It is a one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity for some of Canada’s best emerging choral singers aged 19-26. The 2022 NYCC will be conducted by Dr. Jean-Sébastien Vallée, assisted by Apprentice Conductor Thomas Burton.

Who can audition?
People in Canada between the ages of 19-26 are eligible to audition for the NYCC.

When are auditions?
Auditions for the 2022 NYCC open on September 10, 2021 and close on October 15, 2021.

How do I audition?
Auditions are by recording only and submitted online. Full details of audition requirements and program details will be posted here soon.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 NYCC was not able to take place as planned. Choral Canada has therefore extended an invitation to all 2020 singers to participate in the 2022 choir if they wish. Auditions will be held to complete the choir and create a pool of alternate singers to fill any spaces vacated by 2020 choristers.

When and where is the 2022 NYCC program?
At this time, the program will take place May 6-23, 2022, in both Québec and Ontario. Below is the schedule*:
May 6, 2022: Arrival in Montréal 
May 7-14, 2022: Rehearsal week in Montréal, QC
May 14-May 19, 2022: Tour from Montréal to Toronto, comprised of performances and workshops 
May 19-May 23, 2022: Perform and participate at PODIUM Toronto, ON 
May 24, 2022: Returning home

*Current plans are subject to change. Choral Canada and the NYCC organizing committee are closely monitoring the pandemic situation and will keep everyone informed about changes and updates. Our top priority is the health and safety of our singers and staff. 

Is there a fee to participate in the 2022 NYCC program?
Yes, there is a program fee (TBA) for each singer. Some provincial choral organizations provide financial support.

What is provided to each NYCC singer?

• Professional training program for emerging choral artists (see benefits below)
• All travel, including roundtrip from your city/town
• All accommodations
• All meals
• An all-access delegate pass to PODIUM national choral conference & festival 
• Sight-seeing/social outings
• All-access membership with Choral Canada
• Additional workshops on mental health management and business skills training
  
  

Why audition for the NYCC? The benefits of being selected for this premier choral opportunity include:

• Intensive professional choral training program with a premier choral conductor
• The excitement of working and performing with some of Canada's top young choral singers
• Regional tour with feature performances at prominent, professional concert venues 
• Education and outreach opportunities via school and community workshops
• Opportunity to be mentored by professional choral artists via the NYCC Mentorship Pilot Project, with support from the Azrieli Foundation.
• Network and learn with Canada's choral community at the Podium Conference & Festival and perform at one of Podium's Highlight concerts 
• Share in promoting Canada's choral art at the highest level
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For more details on the requirements and audition process, please sign up for Choral Canada's E-Bytes newsletter to keep up with Canada's choral news and to be notified when NYCC auditions open. 

2016 NYCC, Conducted by Michael Zaugg

2006 NYCC