New Creative Learning Producer joins NYCOS team

Scotland’s national singing organisation NYCOS has appointed Anna Ghazal as Creative Learning Producer, following the retirement of Carole Allen (Head of Creative Learning) after seventeen years in post.

Anna Ghazal is a fully qualified primary teacher and music specialist. As a National Youth Choir of Scotland alumna, she has sung in the RSNO Chorus, Edinburgh International Festival Chorus, Glasgow University Chapel Choir, Glasgow Madrigirls and semi-professionally in the Armonico Consort.

She has planned and delivered a range of music outreach projects including singing for well-being sessions and vocal leadership workshops for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s (RCS) Fair Access department.

Ghazal will work closely with Creative Learning Director Lucinda Geoghegan and Chief Executive Ed Milner to manage the design and delivery of NYCOS’ extensive Creative Learning programme, including Kodály training events and projects.

Lucinda Geoghegan said, ‘I am absolutely delighted to welcome Anna to the NYCOS team. The role of Creative Learning Producer is such a vital role and the juggling of the many education projects delivered by NYCOS is no small task!’

Anna Ghazal said, ‘I am thrilled to have joined the NYCOS team and have enjoyed my first few weeks in post! I am looking forward to working with our YMI Local Authority partners on our work in schools and coordinating training opportunities for classroom teachers and music practitioners in Scotland.’