Scholarships
Choral Scholarships
The College awards eight Choral Scholarships each year, theoretically two scholarships per voice part. These are awarded at the beginning of the Michaelmas term and are tenable for one year. Candidates for audition must already have been admitted into the choir and must also be a member of the College.
Choral Scholars are expected to attend all rehearsals and services throughout the academic year. Good sight reading and an ability to sing musically are essential as there is a significant turnover of music each week. Enthusiasm and commitment to the choir is as important as musical competency and will be taken into account when appointing a choral scholar. In addition to Chapel commitments the Choral Scholars sing a variety of secular music for light entertainment at College events. A small honorarium and subsidised singing lessons make up the Scholarship.
For further information on Choral Scholarships interested parties should contact the Director of Music in the first instance.
Organ Scholarships
The Following Organ Scholarships are awarded by the College:
Director of Music
This post is held by either a second, third year or postgraduate student, one who has preferably sung in the choir or been Organ Scholar in previous years. Their duties include appointing the Choir and Organ Scholars, publishing a termly music list and conducting the choir for all sung chapel services and extra services, concerts and tours throughout the year.
Senior Organ Scholar
The Senior Organ Scholar does the majority of the playing for Chapel services. They also assist the Director of Music in most of his or her duties ie organising concerts and playing for auditions. The Organ Scholar is expected to practice as necessary and receive organ tuition from a recommended teacher.
Junior Organ Scholar
The Junior Organ Scholar assists the Senior Organ Scholar and has a lighter load of playing duties. However, it is expected that they will progress in ability and take on further playing duties. The Junior Organ Scholar is also expected to receive Organ tuition from a recommended teacher.
An honorarium is awarded to each of these positions.
For further information on Organ Scholarships interested parties should contact the Chaplain or Director of Music in the first instance.