Satb Singing Scholarships, St Mary The Boltons - London, United Kingdom - London Diocesan Fund

London Diocesan Fund

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Closing Date:

18/09/2023
Contact:
John Ward, Director of Music
St Mary's Church

We are a friendly, inclusive and liberal congregation in the best central tradition of the Church of England.

We are blessed with a beautiful building in a secluded garden square, about 10 minutes from Earls Court and South Kensington.

Our main Sunday service is at 10.30am and attracts between worshippers.

We have a tradition of high musical standards going back many years - Dame Felicity Lott and Judith Bingham used to sing with the choir - and are well resourced, with a fine 24-rank neo-classical organ (Compton, 1960), warm-toned grand piano (Bechstein) and extensive music library.

We are proud that previous scholars have gone on to hold scholarships at Guildford Cathedral, Trinity College Cambridge, St Martin in the Fields and elsewhere, and are keen to support our scholars in achieving their musical goals.

We can offer successful applicants
1) a variety of opportunities to perform in our church services
- in an SATB consort with fellow scholars on the 2nd Sunday of each month
- as the nucleus of our volunteer choir on the 4th Sunday of each month
- as soloist on rota with other scholars on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays
- as part of a professional octet for festivals and special occasions throughout the year

2) remuneration, consisting of:
- fees of £57.50 for regular services, £75 for longer 'specials' e.g. carol services
- paid recital opportunities as part of the church's series
- opportunities to sing in wedding / memorial choirs, which attract generous extra fees
3) use of church and parish hall for rehearsals or concerts free of charge