Robert and Robin sing their way to National Youth Choir

Published: 19 January, 2011

Plymouth College singers, Robert Davies, 12, and Robin Willoughby, 13, have been selected for the National Youth Choir. 

The boys were successful after singing two songs each at auditions in Bristol and London last term.  Robert sang songs from Mary Poppins and Sweeney Todd, while Robin sang Handel's 'Where 'ere you walk' and 'Consider yourself' from Oliver.

Between 20,000 and 30,000 young people apply each year for the prestigious choir.  First on the agenda is a residential coaching course in Oxfordshire in April followed by a concert in Birmingham.

"This was the first time we had auditioned so we are delighted to have been selected", said Robert.  "We are really looking forward to meeting the other young people and can't wait to perform in the concert."

Photograph: L to R Robert Davies and Robin Willoughby