Become a friend of IYC

Since 1982, over 1,000 talented young singers have benefited from the IYC experience by taking part in annual residential courses and concerts. These courses include intensive rehearsals, voice coaching and lessons in musicianship, all of which take place in an environment which develops teamwork, respect and leadership. IYC also offers professional development opportunities for young conductors through the Conductor in Training and masterclass initiatives.

The Irish Youth Choir was founded to provide an opportunity for young Irish singers to increase their musical skills, to sing together under the direction of professional conductors and tutors, and to perform demanding and rewarding choral works to the highest possible standard. Irish Youth Choir members have gone on to form the backbone of musical life in this country, and beyond, as conductors, choir founders, singers, teachers and musicians. They include singers Julie Feeney, soloists Mairéad Buicke, Bridget Knowles and Robin Tritschler, conductors Bernie Sherlock and Niall Crowley, to name but a few.

The Irish Youth Choir is administered by the Association of Irish Choirs. While AOIC is core funded by the Arts Council, the Irish Youth Choir is expected to be self-financing and receives no direct state funding.

The Friends of the Irish Youth Choir scheme was established to give supporters of the choir an opportunity to contribute financially to IYC. Every donation makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. By becoming a friend of the Irish Youth Choir, you will not only help to secure the future of the choir but ensure that future generations of young Irish choral singers will have the experience of sharing the joy, passion and opportunity to aspire to choral excellence.

You can choose a level of support that suits you:

Cantabile Friend €50
Bel Canto Friend €150
Coloratura Friend €250
Silver Benefactor €500            
Gold Benefactor €1,000
Platinum Benefactor €1,500

Download a Friends' brochure as a PDF document (247KB)