Recruitment Choral Scholars The St Mary's Choral Scholars Trust awards ten scholarships each year for students over the age of 18 in further and higher education. Each scholarship is worth £800 per annum, paid in arrears each term and though the award is usually for one year, some scholars apply on a termly or semester basis. Scholarships are obtained by audition and interview, and Scholars are welcomed to apply for further awards in subsequent years. Each scholar is expected to rehearse and sing the mid-week service (usually a Wednesday Evensong), attend a weekly rehearsal for an hour and sing both Sunday morning and evening services. In addition, there are a few extra services throughout the year, and scholars have the chance of singing at weddings and funerals as part of the Choir rota for such events for additional fees. Such a commitment demands both good voices and a reasonable sight-reading ability. The Scholarships are available for Bass, Tenor, Countertenor, and Female Soprano voices, and are awarded solely on merit throughout the year. Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards for the Junior Choir. There are a number of financial awards available to members of the Boys and Girls Junior Choirs including annual scholarships of £200 each. For further information about these and Choral Scholarships please contact John Keys, Director of Music, by email: stmarysmusic@innotts.co.uk   Choral Scholarship Patrons: Sir Andrew Buchanan Bt Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire Professor John Morehen, JP Emeritus Professor of Music, Nottingham University. Click the links for further information about the choral scholarships and to download an application form.
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