A great day rehearsing with the 7 choirs taking part in next weeks concerts. Here’s 2 of the choirs - the @bycintermediate and @bycsenior who worked so hard today. 20 pieces ready to go, off copy. A great week ahead!

Three of our Children’s Choirs (7-11 yrs) are rehearsing for next week’s Christmas Concerts that will feature 7 choirs and over 500 children and young people. They sound fantastic. Happy Christmas from everyone at BYC.

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.

A fantastic evening with @Mobbsca The @bycintermediate and @bycsenior were captivated throughout. Great messages, guidance and it was all delivered in such a wonderful way. Come back soon! Thank you @TheSixteen 📸@ianwallacephoto

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/1F…

The team touring South Africa next month. An 11 day tour working with some extraordinary choirs and leaders. The team of 90 is working so hard and we’re so grateful to those who have supported them and have really made this happen for them. Thank you!

A new piece started today. Lots of work to do, but a nice start.

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/1F…

A clip from the sharing concert today - an informal event for parents. ‘Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee’ by Bairstow. @bycsenior with members of @TheSixteen @GenesisSixteen conducted by the great Harry Christophers. An inspiring weekend full of joy, laughter and great music!

Workshops with the great Harry Christophers on this masterpiece by @PaulMealor The most fantastic weekend. Thank you to the amazing team at @TheSixteen and @GenesisSixteen for organising this, and to @ace_national for its support of this special programme.

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

Photos from @ianwallacephoto of the @bycintermediate from concerts last weekend. Now with over 130 members and many we’re making their debuts following graduation from our 3 children’s choirs.

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. @TheSixteen @INTERKULTUR @UK_Music @MatWright5 @lukemather1993 @EleanorWright2 @KarenDavis107

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/1F…