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IRISH YOUTH CHOIRBecome a Friend

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“One of the highlights of my time in the Irish Youth Choir has been the wonderful variety of music that we have had the privilege of studying and performing…we have been introduced to an exciting repertoire that has changed the way I perceive certain genres of music.”

IYC Soprano 2012–13

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The Irish Youth Choir is the ONLY NATIONAL DEDICATED YOUTH CHOIR that offers training opportunities for conductors and singers from all over Ireland.

Set up as a choir of 100 SINGERS IN 1982, IYC now consists of three choirs; the Irish Youth Choir (18–28), the Irish Youth Chamber Choir and the Irish Youth Training Choir (14–17) all overseen by the Association of Irish Choirs.

All IYC singers not only have the chance to develop professional skills in music but also in TEAMWORK, RESPECT AND LEADERSHIP.

An exciting development in music education for young people in Ireland is the recent establishment of the IRISH YOUTH TRAINING CHOIR which caters for singers between the ages of 14 and 17 years.

DID YOU KNOW?As there are increasing demands on funds it is THE SUPPORT OF OUR AUDIENCES AND DONORSthat drives the Irish Youth Choir (IYC) to continue to grow and perform to the highest standard.

THE IRISH YOUTH CHAMBER CHOIR was recently developed as the flagship ensemble for the IYC, which is an important step for choral music in Ireland.

Alumni have proceeded to become some of IRELAND’S BEST CONDUCTORS, CHOIR FOUNDERS, SINGERS, TEACHERS, AND MUSICIANS. They include internationally acclaimed singer Julie Feeney, soloists Mairéad Buicke, Bridget Knowles and Robin Tritschler, conductors Bernie Sherlock and Niall Crowley, to name but a few.

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By becoming a Friend of the Irish Youth Choir, you can help us continue to:

Create and perform a range of demanding and inspiring choral music

Deliver an annual residential summer course of intensive rehearsals, voice coaching and lessons in musicianship

Promote and deliver excellent music education

Build on the number of talented young singers we have engaged, currently over 1,500

Encourage development for singers who wish to achieve a career in choral singing, composing and conducting

Encourage a community of young people with an interest in singing to work together in harmony

FRIENDS

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Priority booking and reserved seating at all Irish Youth Choir concerts (3+ per year)

Acknowledgement in concert programmes and on the IYC website

Invitations to rehearsals on concert day

A complimentary programme and ticket for Singers Friends

Two complimentary tickets and programmes for Choir Friends

BENEFITS

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“IYC is much more than a choir; it’s the first time in my life I had the opportunity to meet and befriend people who loved to sing as much as I do. I’ve built some wonderful memories and made some fantastic friends for life, none of which would have been possible without this amazing group.”

Mark Tilley, IYCC & IYC Tenor 2013

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1. Student/OAP Friend (€25)

2. Classic Friend (€50)

3. Singers Friend (€100)

4. Choir Friend (€250)

Introduce a Friend and you receive half price Friendship for a year.

Family members: For an additional €50 at all levels excluding student/OAP, a family membership is available. Acknowledgement will then be listed as ‘The Smith Family’, for example.

Would you like to do more? The IYC Patrons Circle allows donors to direct their donation to specific needs of the choir. For example Patrons pay for a singers place in the choir, buy sheet music or fund a performance.

THERE ARELEVELS OF FRIENDSHIP TO SUIT ALL

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Joining couldn’t be easier. Simply complete this form and return it to us at:Friends of the Irish Youth Choir, Association of Irish Choirs, University Concert Hall, Foundation Building, University of Limerick, Limerick.

Join us by phone, email or online also:Tel: 061 234823 Email: aoic@ul.ie Web: www.aoic.ie/iyc

1. Level of FriendshipI would like to join the IYC Friends at the following level:

Student/OAP Friend (€25) Classic Friend (€50)

Singers Friend (€100) Choir Friend (€250)

With family friendship (€50 add-on)

2. Contact details

Title Forename Surname

Address

Tel Email

I would like to hear how my support is helping the Irish Youth Choir by:

Phone Post Email

3. More about youAs a new IYC Friend, we would like to get to know a little more about you. (Please note, these questions are for our interest only and are entirely optional)

Are you a former member of the IYC? Yes No

If so, what year(s) were you involved?

If not, what first got you interested in the IYC?

Age: Under 30 31–45 46–65 65 plus

Occupation

BECOME OUR FRIEND!

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4. AcknowledgementFriends of the IYC can choose to be acknowledged in concert programmes and on the website. Please write your name/family name in BLOCK CAPITALS as you would like it to appear:

5. Payment MethodI wish to pay by Standing order monthly yearly (Please complete section below)OrI enclose a cheque/postal order for € made payable to ‘Irish Youth Choir’OrFor details of paying by PayPal online please see www.aoic.ie

Paying by Standing Order Please note payments are taken on or around the 1st of every month.Instruction to your Bank or Building Society to pay by standing order

Name(s) of account holder(s)

IBAN BIC/Swift CodeYou can find your BIC & IBAN information on the top right hand corner of your bank statement.

To the Manager (Bank)

I/We hereby authorise and request you to debit my/our bank account

Account No: with the sum of €

In 1 annual instalment or 12 equal monthly instalments

and to credit the Irish Youth Choir Friends Account NO: 68252071, at AIB, Main St., Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

Signature(s) Date

6. Signature Date

The Association of Irish Choirs is a registered charity no. CHY6626. In accordance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 this information may be stored in a departmental database but your personal details will not be disclosed for a purpose outside of the AOIC.

If you would like to increase your donation at no cost to you, fill out a form and allow IYC to reclaim tax on your donation at a rate of 31% (a donation of €250 is actually worth €362.32 to IYC).

Please tick to receive form.

Tick if you would like to receive information about:

The IYC Patrons Circle

How to leave a legacy for the IYC

Corporate support for the IYC

Membership to the Association of Irish Choirs

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Friends of the Irish Youth Choir, Association of Irish Choirs,

University Concert Hall, Foundation Building,University of Limerick, Limerick.

T. +353 61 234823 / www.aoic.ie Irish Youth Choir

@IrishYouthChoir