Scholarships

The Peacock Choral Scholarships

Each year, there are vacancies for four choral scholars (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) to sing as section leaders within the Parish Choir. Scholars are expected to attend all services and rehearsals (within the university term, if students). These include the regular Thursday and Sunday commitments, as well as occasional extra services, such as Ash Wednesday or the Advent Carol Service. As this is a leadership role within the choir, regular attendance, punctuality, and a level of preparation are key. We, in return, offer all the support a singer needs and lots of musical opportunities. The honorarium is £100 per month, paid in arrears. We are grateful to The Ouseley Trust for their support of this initiative The scholarships are named in honour of Frederick Peacock, Organist Emeritus Contact: Drew Cantrill-Fenwick For: Experienced adult singers and students in tertiary education Rehearsals: Thursday 19.00-20.15 in Church, Sundays 9.00 for 9.30 and 17.00 for 18.00 (3rd Sunday of the month) Is there an audition? Yes. This includes the performance of an own choice song and some sight-reading  

Organ Scholarship

The St George’s organ scholarship offers free organ tuition for a year, worth £600, and the scholar has access to the church’s four-manual Lewis/Binns organ for practice. The successful candidate will be encouraged (when ready) to contribute to the weekly choral liturgies, accompanying or conducting the choir and providing voluntaries. We are looking for a player of approximately ABRSM grade 5 standard on the piano, who is interested in getting involved in all aspects of the musical life of the parish. Contact: Drew Cantrill-Fenwick Commitment: Sundays 9.00 for 9.30 and 17.00 for 18.00 (3rd Sunday of the month) Is there an audition? Yes. The applicant will be asked to play a piece of organ or piano music, and to do some simple sight-reading.