Applications are now open for Choral Scholarships for the 2026/27 season.
The Choral Scholar role is to enhance and support the choir in weekly rehearsals and in concerts. As well as gaining choral singing experience, there will be opportunities to develop leadership skills and for solo performances (by agreement with the Music Director).
During their appointment, Choral Scholars receive:
An honorarium of £400 per term (total £1200 for a full season) plus extra fees for solos and events
Opportunities for solo performances at St Cecilia Chorus concerts which are accompanied by professional musicians and/or orchestra
Opportunities to lead sectional rehearsals and warm ups.
Support for their music studies, singing technique and solo performances from our Music Director Ed Walters and accompanist Ian le Grice
Two complimentary adult tickets for each St Cecilia Chorus concert during their tenure
What we expect of Choral Scholars:
Attend the weekly choir rehearsals regularly (Term times on Thursdays 19:45-21.45 at Banstead Community Junior School, SM7 2BQ)
Perform at all St Cecilia Chorus concerts during the period of the agreement
Provide an approved deputy if unable to sing at a concert
Attend a probation meeting after one month of their appointment with the Music Director and Chair of St Cecilia Chorus.
How to apply
We welcome applications from singers interested in these opportunities for our 2026/27 which starts on Thursday 3 September and concludes 12 June 2027.
Applications from any voices are invited but we especially welcome tenor and bass applicants as we are currently under-represented in these parts.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to Kirsty Wyatt secretary@stceciliachorus.org.uk
If you have any questions contact Alison chair@stceciliachorus.org.uk
or 07795 228952
The selection process will include a short interview and audition.
Download full Job Description
Read about our past choral scholars here
