September Auditions

To join LYC you first need to audition. That might sound scary but we make a big effort to ensure that the experience is friendly and supportive. We won't try to catch you out, we want to see and hear you at your best.

Auditions for junior choirs will be held in groups, and auditions for Cambiata choirs, LYC Chamber Choir and London Youth Choir will be individual auditions.

Information about when our next auditions are can be found at the top of this page.

As a member of LYC you will meet once a week during term-time for rehearsal. Rehearsals are always at the same time in the same place (these vary depending on which choir you audition for). At rehearsals you'll learn and practice songs and skills, developing abilities and confidence as you go. Sometimes, we invite guest leaders to introduce different music and activities. 

As an LYC member, you will sing in 1-3 concerts or other events each term. These are in different kinds of venues - sometimes in central London and sometimes closer to your rehearsal venue - and sometimes with other LYC choirs.

You will also get to take part in social activities and make new friends.

Other LYC membership benefits include your LYC t-shirt, all your music and access to our secure online members zone, MyLYC.

All auditions are free.

FINANCE SHOULD NOT BE A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION IN LYC.

What does LYC cost? It is not a straightforward question. We have put in place a fee structure that aims to ensure everyone can take part, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Over the course of one year at LYC, we invest £1,400 in each member of our 10 choirs. Of course, we don’t expect every family to be able to contribute that full amount, though if you are able to do so, we will ask you to.

LYC has a transparent fee structure reflecting our commitment to fairness and integrity. Our payment tiers are based on combined gross household income (aligned with UK tax bands) and demonstrate how each place is subsidised through LYC’s fundraising.

Membership fees for 2026-27 will range from £0 to £116.67 per month. For those not applying for Financial Assistance, the minimum fee is £54.17 per month, with families encouraged to contribute more if they can.

As always, we remain committed to offering exceptional musical experiences while ensuring the programme stays accessible. Full and partial Financial Assistance is available for any family with a household income below £50,271.

If you are offered a place at LYC, we will write to you in more detail. We are always happy to discuss this further to find the right level of support for you. Above all, LYC is committed to ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of young people coming to sing with us!

There is so much to get out of being a member of LYC: vocal and musical skills and training, experience of concerts, recordings, music videos and amazing venues as well as life long friendships. Here is what some of our members have said about their experiences:

"It means a lot to me to join LYC and to be singing for thousands of people every year. I have fun every week at the rehearsals. I like seeing everyone and I love rehearsing for concerts, and to meet new faces and chat." - current member

"Singing in LYC has been a pivotal experience in my development as a musician. As a young singer, LYC equipped me with the musicianship skills, versatility and confidence to go after my dream of becoming a professional singer. The friendships and connections I made with colleagues and mentors have been essential to my growth and I will always cherish the memories of our rehearsals and performances." - former member

"Everyone has been very nice and welcoming. It's the first choir I've been in and it's a lot of fun. Loads of cool opportunities, and everyone is so kind and open to talk with" - current member

“LYC has given me back confidence I never knew I needed. It has introduced me to the best people I have ever met and taught me that its okay to be a choral music nerd. I look forward to every rehearsal all week and feel such a sense of belonging like I’ve never felt before. Everyone is so warm and welcoming and you feel like you can talk to everyone. The staff is incredible and are the best people.” - former member

We have two choirs for young people in school years 7-11: LYC Cambiata Boys and LYC Cambiata Girls. They both rehearse on Mondays from 6-7.15pm in Waterloo.

Young people in Year 11 up to age 23 can be in London Youth Choir. They rehearse on Mondays from 6-8pm in Waterloo.

Young people age 18-23 can be in LYC Chamber Choir. They rehearse on Mondays from 6.30-8.30pm in Waterloo.

You can be in LYC until the end of the academic year in which you turn 23.