Choral scholarships West London Chorus

Our choral scholarships are ideal for aspiring and young professional singers who wish to develop their choral singing, sight-reading and musicianship skills. The scholarships are open to singers aged 18-35, or students in full or part time music education. An annual stipend of £1000 will be paid to each scholar across three terms.

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• attend a minimum of 75% of weekly rehearsals, providing confident and skilled support. Further missed rehearsals are subject to agreement with our MD and may result in a reduced stipend for the term. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings 7:45-9:45pm in term time, currently at St Michael's Church, Elmwood Road W4 3DZ
• attend all concerts during the year
• participate in other musical events in the choir calendar where able
• take an active role with social media for the ensemble
• prepare for rehearsals in order to take a leading role

In return, the scholars will receive the following benefits:

• occasional solo opportunities in performances, dependent on repertoire
• coaching from the MD
• chance to lead warm-ups if desired
• annual stipend of £1000 paid at the end of each term (£350 autumn, £325 Spring and Summer terms)
• free music for the year
• two complementary tickets for each concert

Scholars are appointed for a year, although there may be opportunity to stay on for an additional year by re-applying.

Applications should be sent with a CV and name of a referee to sheila.richards88@gmail.com

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an audition and informal chat on a Tuesday before the start of rehearsals in St Michael's Church W4 3DZ. They will be asked to sing a prepared piece of their own choice and to undertake some sight-reading and ear tests. Our accompanist will be present.