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IrIsh Youth ChoIrPatron Circle

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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 public funding for the arts continues to be squeezed 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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JoIn a Patron CIrCle

Silver Circle (€500 annually, €42 monthly)You support a place on the annual residential course for a singer in financial need

Gold Circle (€1,000 annually, €84 monthly)You support a deserving singer for the year’s activities including training, board, accommodation and travel

Platinum Circle (€1,500 annually, €125 monthly)We offer three options... You support a specialist choral tutor for the residential summer courseOrYou support the purchase of sheet music for an Irish Youth Choir tourOrYou support two singers for the year

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Patron PartnershIPs

As a member of the Irish Youth Choir Patron’s circle you can elect to support a specific element of the Irish Youth Choir in full or in part. Apart from supporting individually, Patrons have the option to partner with other Patrons with similar interests to fund larger projects:

A Silver Circle of ten can support an Irish Youth Choir Performance

A Gold Circle of ten can support a recording of the Irish Youth Choir

A Platinum Circle of five can support a master class and performance for the Irish Youth Choir

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“Participating in the Irish Youth Choir has been such an incredible experience for me. We have such acclaimed talent and devotion among the staff of our tutoring panel, and Greg brings great enthusiasm and an encouraging attitude, ensuring that the week is full of great work and fun pulled together for everyone. Having the great opportunity to perform as part of collaborations, travel around Ireland for concert tours, and perform at the BBC Proms in London are just among the highlights of the success we have had as members of IYC.”

Raeghnya Zutshi IYCC & IYC Alto 2012–13

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Complementary Choir Friends membership

Priority booking and reserved seatingat all IYC concerts (3+ per year)

Acknowledgement in concert programmes and on website

Invitations to concert day rehearsals

Two complimentary tickets and programmes for an IYC concert of your choice. Platinum Patrons receive complimentary tickets for all performances.

Post-concert reception invitationswhere you can meet with other Patrons, the IYC Artistic Director, the Board and CEO of the Association of Irish Choirs and the Irish Youth Choir singers. A great place to form Patron Partnerships.

BenefIts for Patrons

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9Photography: AOIC staff, Colm Hogan and Maurice Gunning

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