Bristol Youth Choir is made up of four choirs with over a hundred and twenty young people from all over Bristol performing choral music of all styles.
The Singing Sparks, Junior and Intermediate, Upper Voices and Lower Voices ensembles that make up the Bristol Youth Choir give up to five concerts a year in prestigious venues across the city including Bristol Cathedral, St George’s Hall and St Mary Redcliffe. Bristol Youth Choir have also appeared on BBC Breakfast, The One Show, BBC One’s Songs of Praise and broadcast on Radio 3 and BBC Bristol as part of BBC Music Day.
The choirs are directed by David Ogden, Martin Le Poidevin and Elinor Cooper.
Entry by informal audition
Ages: 7-18
This ensemble is part of our Young Companies in Residence programme, supported by Paragon Music Trust, Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, Bristol University Music Society and individual sponsors.
The Choirs
How to book
All ensembles and activity enrolment is managed through our online registration portal, SpeedAdmin. Enrolling via SpeedAdmin should be straightforward, but if you should have difficulty, here are some useful steps to follow.
- Click the enrol button on this page to access the SpeedAdmin enrolment page
- If you already have a SpeedAdmin account, please login to your existing one to avoid multiple accounts being created.
- Follow the steps on SpeedAdmin to complete your registration including: ensemble selection, student details, payer details
- When complete, we will be in tough to arrange payment for your chosen ensemble.
Bursaries
Music is for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. Bristol Beacon offers a variety of bursaries and subsidised instrumental opportunities for children and young people in Bristol schools.
Find out about our range of bursaries, eligibility criteria, how to apply and start your musical journey with us today.
The venue
Beacon Music Centre
This centre for our creative learning programme is a playful, inclusive space for everyone to build confidence, learn skills and celebrate togetherness through music. At Beacon Music Centre our team of professional tutors and music leaders help everyone grow your passion for music.
Covid-19 Safety Measures at Beacon Music Centre
Please follow these safety measures when you visit the venue. If you have Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate you should not attend this event.
Register with NHS Test and Trace app
Wear a face covering
Stick to your allocated drop off time
Follow one-way signage
Be respectful of other people’s personal space
Getting Here
Beacon Music Centre, Stanton Rd, Bristol BS10 5SJ
Beacon Music Centre is located on Stanton Road in Southmead, 1km from Southmead Hospital. Find out how to get here on foot, by bicycle, bus and car.
