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NORTHERN ACADEMY OF VOCAL EXCELLENCE
Public Overview 7
UPDATES
We have made a significant amount of progress at the time of writing this document and we are clear about the steps required to progress this project. We are grateful to colleagues within Barnsley Youth Choir and Barnsley MBC who have committed significantly to ensuring that this exciting project is making
positive progress.
• A wonderful building in the heart of the centre has been identified and the choir is going through a process with the council to agree usage.
• A full project brief has been written.
• Consultation is taking place with key stakeholders, both in terms of direct meetings and via the survey. We have engaged in workshops facilitated with external professionals who have worked with key leaders and young people from the choir to provide important information about the project.
• A number of site visits have taken place, and a draft design has been created which captures the requirements articulated through consultation.
• A range of detailed surveys have been commissioned.
• Regular meetings are taking place with an established and skilled project team.
• A full funding strategy is in place, and funding sources are being identified.
• A full business plan has been created.
• An options appraisal has been completed.
• A risk register has been completed and is being monitored regularly by the project team.
• Objectives for the project have been agreed..
PROGRESS
OBJECTIVE 1 - Expand BYC’s delivery, developing new members, participants & audiences.
OBJECTIVE 2 - Develop The Nave to become a Centre of Excellence in the field of Vocal training and pedagogy for members, participants and our workforce.
OBJECTIVE 3 - Increase revenue through the diversification of income streams.
OBJECTIVE 4 - Develop existing & new Partnership & Collaborations to support the ambitions of BYC.
OBJECTIVE 5 - Increase diversity across the organisation.
There are a number of other key documents and activities that have been completed,
in progress or are planned to ensure that the project is able to move forward at pace.
For up-to-date information about the progress of the building please look on the BYC website www.barnsleyyouthchoir.org.uk