Music Scholar for Opus XVI Chamber Choir

Music Scholars are expected to have a desire to become a rounded musician with choral, conducting or accompanying experience. At least one of these attributes should already be evident with a demonstrated interest in exploring and developing an additional skill. This will help to enhance and support our choir, and in return the scholar will receive the following benefits: 

• Training and mentorship under our Music Director, James Dixon, in choral singing, conducting and accompaniment to pursue their music aspirations
• Opportunities for solo performances /conducting/accompanying at concerts and other events arranged by Opus XVI Chamber Choir;
• Participation in a recruitment and selection process;
• Two complimentary adult tickets for each Opus XVI concert during their tenure; 
• An honorarium of £300 per term (total £900 for the period) plus extra fees for any other relevant events throughout this period. 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate some, but not necessarily all of the following: 

• A desire to follow a musical career
• Choral and/or solo singing ability, and/or 
• Conducting interest and some experience, and/or
• Keyboard experience

In addition, they will need

• Secure sight-reading skills 
• Effective self-management 
• To be a team player 
• A passion for high standards of music-making and choral singing 

For more information refer to our website: https://www.opus16.org.uk/scholar.html