Choral Scholarships in Banstead, Surrey
St Cecilia Chorus (Banstead)
We are seeking 2 Choral Scholars of any voice part for the 2026-27 season (3/9/26-20/6/27).
St Cecilia Chorus is a friendly amateur SATB choir with about 55 members based in Banstead, Surrey. We sing a variety of choral music from the 16th century to contemporary and stage three concerts a year in our local area accompanied by professional soloists and orchestras, plus events at Christmas.
The Choral Scholar role is to help enhance and support the choir. As well as having the opportunity to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, a Choral Scholar will be able to develop their abilities through performance with the choir and solo performances (by agreement with the Music Director).
- A desire to follow a musical career
- Choral and/or solo singing ability
- Secure sight-reading skills
- A passion for high standards of music making and choral singing
- Aged 18 or over on 1 September 2026
In return a Choral Scholar will receive the following benefits:
- Excellent training to support their music studies and improve their abilities as a choral singer and/or soloist under the direction of our Music Director Edward Walters and our accompanist Ian le Grice
- Opportunities for solo performances at concerts and other events arranged by St Cecilia Chorus
- Participation in a recruitment and selection process
- Two complimentary adult tickets for each St Cecilia Chorus concert during their tenure
- An honorarium of £400 per term (total £1200 for a season) plus potential extra fees for any other relevant solos as available throughout this period
A Choral Scholar will be expected to:
- Attend 2-hour rehearsals regularly, subject to agreement with the Music Director. Rehearsals are held during term times on Thursdays starting 19:45 at Banstead Community Junior School, The Horseshoe, Banstead, SM7 2BQ
- Perform at all 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.
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Contact Details:
The National Federation Of Music Societies Recruitment Team
