London Oriana Choir has launched a second year of its successful Choral Scholarship Programme, offering a select number of funded places for singers aged 18-25 for its 2022-3 season, as part of its commitment to support aspiring young singers.
This will include taking part in the Choir’s performance of Bach’s magnificent St John Passion, as well as its concerts celebrating the anniversaries of Benjamin Britten and William Byrd, and featuring the works of women composers as part of the Choir’s commitment to the Keychange initiative. There is also the potential for some external engagements as well as a residential weekend and a short European tour.
It's a great opportunity to join one of Britain’s leading choral groups and one of the most exciting and versatile in London, performing in the capital, around the UK and abroad.
The scheme is open to anyone who enjoys singing, whether those studying music, starting your music careers or simply wanting to expand your singing and performance opportunities.
The choir’s repertoire is broad-ranging, from early music through the great choral works to contemporary commissions, often accompanied by professional orchestras. We have also worked with some of the world’s biggest names in the industry including Madonna, Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and Pete Townshend of The Who. The choir performed in the world première of his ‘Classic Quadrophenia’ with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Alfie Boe at the Royal Albert Hall to critical acclaim, as well as recording the piece for release on Deutsche Grammophon.
Successful candidates will be able to join the choir from early November, in time to take part in its two Christmas concerts at St James Piccadilly as well as other seasonal festivities. Further information on the scheme's benefits and how to apply is on the Choir's website here.
Deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 16th October 2022
