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4 Public Overview NORTHERN ACADEMY OF VOCAL EXCELLENCE
A PROPOSAL AND VISION FOR A NEW CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN BARNSLEY
The NAVE will be a bespoke designed centre of vocal excellence situated in central Barnsley, a town with a rich and proud heritage that is well positioned geographically. It will be the home of Barnsley Youth Choir but will also engage with other organisations to provide a hub for singing regionally, nationally and internationally. Its position in the community and in the North of England is key, and it will provide exceptional training opportunities both locally and nationally.
THE WORD NAVE REFERS TO THE MAIN BODY OF A TEMPLE BUILDING, OFTEN A CHURCH. IT IS A CENTRAL HUB FOR THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING PLACE OF SANCTUARY AND SPIRITUALITY WHERE PEOPLE CONGREGATE TO LEARN, GAIN WISDOM AND SING TOGETHER.
The NAVE will contribute to Barnsley’s regeneration and cultural offer and be a source of pride for residents. It will seek to engage with outstanding international partners who will act as a catalyst for this developmental work, and in doing so raise the profile of music and arts in the region, and Barnsley as a town.
The NAVE will be a building that will educate and train young musicians, and other key stakeholders, to the highest level in an environment that is both stimulating and rich in opportunity, for the benefit of individuals and society at large.