For an audition, candidates will be asked to perform one song from memory, accompanied. The performance should take no more than 3 minutes. They will also do some aural tests including musical memory tests and singing chords. Those in Year 7 and above will also be asked to do some sight singing. The audition will take around 20 minutes. See below for some of the sight reading examples.

New choir members must be available to attend the Easter course following audition.

Please only book an audition if your child is able to attend the Easter course.

Our 2026 courses will take place at Bromsgrove School on the following dates:

Easter – Sunday 5th April – Saturday 11th April
Summer – Sunday 2nd August – Saturday 8th August

Booking is now open for auditions for our 2026 courses.

Due to kind donations from our community, auditions are free of charge. We do not charge a joining fee and only charge course fees.

Auditions will take place on the following dates:

• Tiverton – Sunday 2nd November
• London (Dulwich) – Saturday 8th November
• Birmingham – Saturday 8th November
• Manchester – Saturday 8th November
• Online – Saturday 15th November (Priority will be given to those who live more than 100 miles from an audition venue)
• London (Dulwich) – Saturday 22nd November
• Newcastle – Saturday 29th November
• London (Dulwich) – Saturday 6th November
• New Milton – Sunday 18th January
• Leeds – booking to open soon
• Bristol – booking to open soon
• London (Brent) – booking to open soon

Booking will close for each venue when all places are filled. We recommend booking as soon as possible as places fill up quickly.

If your preferred date and venue are closed and you are unable to book for a different date or venue, please contact info@nccgb.com to be put on to a waiting list.