NYCoS Partnership
The National Youth Choir of Scotland provides opportunities for young people, teachers and choir directors to support and develop choral singing across Scotland.
East Lothian Regional Choir
This year, we are delighted to have supported them in establishing an East Lothian Regional Choir. This is open to young people in P4-P7 and runs on a Thursday evening (6-7pm) in Letham Mains Primary School in Haddington.
YMI Singing Groups Project
For many years, the Arts Service and Youth Music Initiative (YMI) have offered offered free singing sessions to all East Lothian primary school pupils from primary three to primary seven.
The aims of this project are for young people to enjoy singing, develop their musicianship, make friends and increase self confidence. Singing has been shown to positively affect mental health and well being, and contribute to higher achievement in other academic subjects. As well as learning songs, the children play musical games specifically designed to support the project aims mentioned above. The games are an important part of the programme and a favourite with the children.
This year, we are changing the way we run the singing groups. Instead of weekly sessions we will run three Sing and Play days and a full weekend of fun including two performances. Sessions are open to young people in P3 to P7 and are FREE to attend.
The project will take place in March 2026.
Dates and Details
Sing and play days (5 hours of songs and musicianship games)
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Saturday 14 March, 10.30am at Tranent Loch Centre
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Saturday 21 March, 10am at Abbey Church Hall, North Berwick
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Sunday 22 March, 10am at Wallyford Learning Campus
Concert Weekend, Haddington Corn Exchange
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Saturday 28 March 10am to 3pm, rehearsal, songs & games
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Sunday 29 March 10am to 1pm, rehearsal
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Concerts, Sun 29 March from 2pm*
*Please note:
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performing in the concerts is not compulsory.
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to perform in the concerts, singers must attend at least ONE sing and play day plus the Haddington weekend.
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you cannot book the Haddington weekend without taking part in one of the previous sing and play days.
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singers are welcome to apply to ALL THREE sing and play dates but attending more than one will be subject to availability.
All sessions are free but you MUST register in advance.
Contacts:
Booking and attendance: Moilidh.Nicgriogair@nycos.co.uk
Practical info regarding venues and concerts: ymi@eastlothian.gov.uk
Performances:
Our concerts this year will once again take place in the The Haddington Corn Exchange. In a change from previous years ALL age groups will perform in BOTH concerts. These will take place from 2pm on Sunday 29 March.
Tickets are FREE but must be booked.
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