Choral Scholarships, University of Cumbria 2009

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December 5, 2008

Choral Scholarships

University of Cumbria have teamed up with Carlisle Cathedral to provide an opportunity for our students to sing in the Cathedral Choir and receive a choral scholarship worth up to £5,300 per year.  The scholarships are available to students on Further Education or Higher Education courses regardless of your course and level of study.

If you sing either counter-tenor, tenor or bass then the following scholarships are up for grabs:

  • 3 Joint Choral Scholarships
  • 1 Cumbrian Choral Scholarship (for students with a Cumbrian postcode)

What you will get:

Joint Choral Scholarships (three) – worth more than £2,300 per year

  • A scholarship of £1,500 per year, funded by both the Cathedral and the university
  • Six free singing lessons from the choir’s vocal coach
  • An opportunity to earn occasional fees from singing at weddings, funerals, radio and television broadcasts
  • Entitlement to take part in choir tours, during the scholarship period, free of charge
  • Where scholars are asked to take part in services out of term time, you will receive an allowance of up to £80 per week

Cumbrian Choral Scholarship (one)

  • All of the above, plus
  • A tuition fees bursary of up to £3,000 per year

What we require from you:

You will be required to attend at least four services per week during term time and six services per week out of term time.  You will need to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and you must meet the academic and attendance requirements of your university course.

How to apply

  • Complete an application form by FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2009
  • Check our terms and conditions to make sure that you qualify
  • Send the application form to:  Choral Scholarship Applications, SDAS, University of Cumbria, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HH
  • Applications will be dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis

Auditions and Interviews

You will be required to attend an audition which will consist of a prepared solo (open choice), sight reading and aural test.  During your interview you should demonstrate how you will fulfill your course commitments and the commitments of the scholarship.

You will be notified of the outcome of your audition and interview as early as possible with a view to singing in the choir from September onwards.

Further information can be obtained from the One Stop Shop on your campus.

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