TWO members of St Joseph’s Senior Chamber Choir and Canzonetta were successful in their auditions for the National Youth Choir of Great Britain (NYCGB), which were held in November.

The news follows the success of three pupils at St Joseph’s gaining places in the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain.

Now Rosanna Rowe and former pupil Cordelia Wood have been awarded places in the National Youth Girls’ Choir of Great Britain.

Following a record number of students auditioning for places in this choir, around six places were available across the UK for the girls’ choir.

The NYCGB comprises five constituent choirs for young people aged between 9 and 25: the National Youth Boys’ Choir for boys of ages nine to 15, incorporating the specialist changing voices ensemble Cambiata Voices; the National Youth Girls’ Choir for girls of ages 10 to 15; the National Youth Training Choir for mixed voices of ages 14 to 18; the National Youth Choir for mixed voices of ages 16 to 25 and the National Youth Chamber Choir for young professionals and those studying to become professional singers up to age 25.

The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain meet twice each year, during the spring and summer holidays, for residential courses which means its members can still sing with their regular choirs during the rest of the year.

The two intensive residential courses provide excellent opportunities to develop vocal technique across a wide range of challenging music, and gain outstanding performance experiences.

A St Joseph’s spokesperson said: “St Joseph’s is extremely proud of the fact that, despite being a small school, it can proudly boast of having nine pupils successfully auditioning for and taking part in national ensembles. Congratulations to all.”