National Boys' Choir
In the National Boys Choir, enthusiastic boys with extraordinary voices and musicality sing.
Talented boys are scouted throughout the country based on their beautiful singing voices, musical ear, and drive. Together, they form a group that wins over the hearts of listeners with their high energy and unique sound. For several years now, soloists have also been trained in the National Boys’ Choir. Our boy soloists have sung major solo roles with, among others, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and in The Magic Flute at the National Opera.
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Boys from the soloist class additionally performed in the operas Laika Of Martijn Padding and Sister Bertken By Rob Zuiddam, Eva's Song (from the opera As Light) by Stockhausen at the Holland Festival, the Chichester Psalms of Bernstein and, for example, in the Requiem By Fauré.
The National Boys Choir and soloist class is under the direction of vocal coach and conductor Irene Verburg.
For whom
For boys with musical and vocal talent who:
- Like to sing with other boys together
- Have a natural and free use of voice
- Having a voice that is easy to develop
- Eager to learn to sing better
- Have good communication skills during performance
- Have quick reaction and learning abilities
- Having fun giving concerts and being on stage
What we offer you
- Weekly lessons (solfège, repertoire) in regional classrooms in small groups according to own level
- Monthly rehearsal days on Saturday or Sunday along with other boys from around the country
- Vocal accompaniment, including during mutation (transition from boy's voice to man's voice)
- Concerts with professional orchestras, such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
- Recordings for radio, TV, CD
- A great preliminary course should you later wish to enter the music profession as a singer, instrumentalist or composer
- Above all: musical experiences with peers and friendships for life
Perspective
During rehearsals, separate lessons are offered to boys in mutation (in between boys' voice and men's voice). Because the young male voice changes rapidly, its development can be closely monitored and guided. After the National Boys' Choir, you can move on to the National Mixed Youth Choir. Are you still under 6 years old? Then you can also sign up for the Young Talent Class (children aged 6 and 7) or the Talent Class (children aged 7, 8 or 9).
Team
- László Norbert Nemes
- choral pedagogue, conductor
- Irene Verburg
- vocal coach, conductor, teacher
Agenda
Upcoming activities with the National Boys Choir.
- Amare, The Hague
National Boys' Choir with the Residentie Orchestra
- TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
A fun evening with everyone from Nationale Koren together
News
Latest news surrounding the National Boys Choir.
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Participate
If you'd like to join the National Boys' Choir, please sign up for an audition via this form. You pay a fee of €22 for an audition.