Love singing? Aged 16-25? The choir of Christ Church Southgate is looking for a Tenor Choral Scholar for September 2026

The Choir of Christ Church Southgate is one of North London’s finest voluntary choirs, and is one of the few in the area to sing Choral Evensong each week. It’s a perfect opportunity for recent graduates looking to continue their singing in North London.

•  £1,750 annual scholarship
• Solo recital opportunities and concerts with a pro orchestra
• Free UK & international choir tours
• Sing incredible music every week

Perfect for students and young musicians looking to develop their voice, musicianship, and performance experience.

Recent scholars have gone on to Oxford, Cambridge, RCM & RNCM.

For more information, click here to visit the Christ Church Southgate website, or email [email protected] to arrange an audition. Choral Scholarships usually begin in September and run for one academic year. However, The Director of Music, William Waine, would be delighted to hear from you at any time.

Take your next step in developing confident, inspiring choral leadership with this three-part professional development pathway, led by Charles Béquignon-MacDougall and accredited by CPDUK

🎶 Choral Leadership Level 3 – Friday 12 June 2026, London
Advance your expertise with focused training in part-singing, more advanced conducting, and rehearsal structure. Explore how to respond musically and confidently to what you see and hear in your choir, polishing your ensemble’s sound and performance.

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The choir of St Luke’s Chelsea is seeking two alto scholars for scholarships beginning in September 2026

Choral scholars take part in weekly services as well as extra opportunities. The choir is a sociable and busy group: some highlights from the last few years include recording a CD, three BBC broadcasts, and tours to Ely and New York City. Choral scholars receive £2,500 per year.

Find out more about the choir on their instagram: @choirofstl

For more information, contact Director of Music Jeremy Summerly: [email protected].

If you are 12-18 years old, and have some experience of singing in a choir, singing in harmony and basic music reading ability, this is a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet lots of likeminded new people

Led by conductor Matthew Quinn and supported by an octet of singers from The Sixteen, the workshop will include vocal warm-ups, repertoire learning, a Q&A with members of The Sixteen and a short, informal sharing. Participants can join the workshop either as part of a youth choir group, or as an individual. There is no charge for taking part but a free ticket will need to be booked through The Sixteen’s website here: Click here to book a free ticket

This workshop is part of Sounds Sublime Choral Festival, a special annual event curated by The Sixteen, showcasing the passion, joy and diversity of the human voice. This year’s festival celebrates the journey of young voices, from under 5’s and their very first experiences of singing, to the extraordinary talent and passion of our current Genesis Sixteen choir. Click here to visit the website for the full festival line-up!

St Paul’s Cathedral is inviting young singers to a week long course from Monday 27th – Friday 31st July at St Paul’s Church, West Hackney, culminating in Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral on the Friday

There is space on the course for secondary school pupils, particularly Altos, Tenors and Basses.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Breakfast club is available from 8.30am. The course starts at 9am and finishes at 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be a concert in St Paul’s West Hackney on Thursday at 5pm. On Friday, the course concludes with Choral Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral at 5pm, to which parents and families are welcome. If you are not attending, please collect your child from St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday at 5.45pm.

St Paul’s Cathedral is committed to providing transformative musical experiences for young people across our Diocese. They therefore ask for a suggested donation of only £80 for this 5-day course, from families that can afford it. If you are on Pupil Premium or money is tight, you are welcome to a bursary, without further questions being asked.

If you have any questions about the course, please contact St Paul’s Cathedral at [email protected].

Click here to register for the course

YOUNG LEADERS

There are also places on the course for Young Leaders, particularly sixth formers who can travel independently. Here is what they would gain:

• A free space on the course
• Experience working alongside professional musicians
• Will (Director fo Music) would be happy to write references
• Great for choral schemes such as gabrieli Roar and Genesis Sixteen
• Transferable skills in both performing and teaching
• Learning and singing Canticles, Psalms and Responses
• Experience singing Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral alongside members of the Vicars’ Choral

If you are interested in being a Young Leader, please email [email protected].

Applications are open for Altos, Tenors & Basses age 16-22 to join the Stile Antico Youth Consort course in London

This course offers the chance for young singers (aged approximately 16-22) to work with members of Stile Antico over three days of intensive sessions. The course will focus on ensemble skills, collaborative music-making, and the historical context of the repertoire. All participants will also have the chance to develop their consort singing skills further by working in smaller, one-per-part groups. Stile Antico recognises that participants will come with varied levels of experience and confidence, and will aim to place participants into well-matched groups, with support where needed.

Please note there are no spaces left for Sopranos on this course.

The course fee is £180, but this should not be a barrier to anyone wishing to attend. Bursaries are available, please contact [email protected] to discuss financial assistance, or indicate that you would like to hear more about it in your application form.

Stile Antico is firmly established as one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles. Working without a conductor, its twelve members have thrilled audiences on four continents with their fresh, vibrant and moving performances of Renaissance polyphony. Its bestselling recordings have earned accolades including the Gramophone Award for Early Music, Diapason d’or de l’année, Edison Klassiek Award, and Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik. The group has received three Grammy® nominations, and performed live at the 60th Grammy® Awards at Madison Square Garden.

Click here to find out more and to apply.

Are you interested in conducting but don’t really know what it involves?

The National Children’s Choir of Great Britain offers musicians the chance to observe their conductors on their residential courses, to see what it’s like being a conductor of a choir of young people. You will get to learn about planning rehearsals, children’s music education and vocal health, and how to work with children and young people.

The programme is designed for people at the beginning of their choral conducting journey; for example, if you are on a gap year and thinking about conducting in the future, or are doing a music degree but not doing any conducting.

Visit the National Children’s Choir website to find out more.

Age 16-25? Become part of a community of creatives who are shaping the future of music in London.

Wired4Music is a netowrk of Londoners aged 16-25, all interested in music. From music makers and radio producers to techies and budding A&Rs (Artist and Repertoire workers), Wired4Music connects people from all over London.

They run learning and network events, provide work experience, give you opportunities to learn from experts, provide chances to share your music and find performance opportunities, and connect you with other musicians, artists and producers in London. If you’re thinking about a career in music and looking to build up some experience and contacts, and find out where to start, Wired4Music is a great organisation to join! You can be as involved as you like.

It’s free to sign up – just head to https://www.wired4music.co.uk/

If you are under 21 you can get FREE tickets for English National Opera productions! 

If you’re 5-15 years old: you can get two free opera tickets with each full-paying adult

If you’re 16-20 years old: join the Under 21s membership scheme and get one free opera ticket per performance

Click here for more information

Are you interested in attending more concerts and events this year? 

Check out the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust website, where you can find FREE tickets to a range of concerts to those aged 8 to 25 years old (inclusive), as part of their ticket scheme. These concerts take place in music clubs, societies and festivals, located all throughout the country.

CURRENT AVAILABLE CONCERT TICKETS

CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust aims to bring chamber music to young people, with the aim of developing the next generation of music lovers and players. By working with a variety of concert promoters, they are able to cover the cost of young people’s admission to music concerts, making it more accessible.

More information: http://www.cavatina.net/concerts.html