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YCMS Daniel Rodriguez Tijaro

Submitted by Caroline on 6 August 2025

“Participating in this scheme has been an incredible experience. Not only have I had the chance to conduct an incredible choir, but I have seen myself improve as a choral conductor. I think I am a different conductor now compared to before I started this scheme. I recommend this scheme to any young conductor who is interested in learning and who really wants to understand how to prepare for an astonishing performance. You won’t find this experience in any book or academy!”

YCMS Klaudia Zajac

Submitted by Caroline on 6 August 2025

“The YMCS is special thanks to David’s trust in mentees and provides a lot of practice in front of the choir. Another remarkable point is the honesty and clear feedback that I am given, which is in contrast to the imprecise and vague feedback that I have experienced with other courses. One of the greatest assets of this scheme is the fact, that only 2 conductors are accepted what allows them to have a deep dive experience and lets them feel like part of the CEFC what creates a safe space to grow.

YCMS Elliot Mercer

Submitted by Caroline on 6 August 2025

“It has been a brilliant year working with the CEFC. Sitting in rehearsals and hearing their quality is so inspiring, let alone having the opportunity to lead rehearsals and experience their work first-hand. 

YCMS Charlie Perry

Submitted by Caroline on 6 August 2025

“I can’t begin to express how insightful, beneficial and enjoyable my year with CEFC has been. Working with a choir that are so willing and capable to throw themselves into absolutely anything from film scores to early music has taught me so much about what singers and conductors can achieve - even more so considering the circumstances of this last year.

YCMS Matthew Quinn

Submitted by Caroline on 6 August 2025

“The CEFC young conducting scheme provides an excellent balance of practical experience and teaching/feedback. It has helped me take my conducting, rehearsing and preparation skills to the next level and prepared me for the world of being a freelance conductor!“

YCMS Mariana Rosas

Submitted by Caroline on 6 August 2025

“Having the opportunity to work with David Temple and CEFC is a truly amazing opportunity to discover the "behind the scenes" of a choir, and personally, it has helped me develop my skills as a conductor, reflect on different points of view and incorporate new approaches to my conducting. I highly recommend this scheme.”

Doves
2August
6pm  -  Lakeside Marquee, Holme Green, Regent's Park, NW1 4NR
Crouch End Festival Chorus and Aldbourne Band perform the world premiere of the brass band version of The Armed Man, conducted by David Temple MBE.
Faure Requiem poster
5July
7.30pm  -  Holy Trinity Church, Sloane St, London SW1X 9BZ
Crouch End Festival Chorus returns to Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square, to perform a selection of timeless masterpieces and contemporary works.
Worlds of Fantasy concert artwork
4June
Starts: 7:30pm, Doors: 6:45pm  -  Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP
Leap into the fantastical realm of video game music at the Royal Albert Hall in a concert conducted by Eímear Noone
Young Conductors 2025 - Welcome to Gabriela and Nathaniel
Gabriela Opacka-Boccadoro and Nathaniel Morley are the musicians selected for the sixth year of the prestigious Crouch End Festival Chorus Young Conductors Mentoring Scheme.
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