Choir and Organist Recruitment

Choral Scholarship

Male students who obtain admission to one of the colleges of Durham University may apply for a Choral Scolarship, which are offered by the Chapter of Durham Cathedral. Candidates are auditioned and interviewed by the Organists of the Cathedral and a member of the Cathedral Chapter.

Further information and an application form can be found in the Choral Scholarship Information Pack. Applications should be made by the start of the Epiphany Term (mid-January; dates can be found on the University website).

Chorister Voice Trials

All boys and girls awarded places will join the Chorister School as boarders with a bursary of half the full fees; further support may be applied for. For more information about the school, visit their web site.

For full details and dates of voice trials, please telephone 0191 384 2935 or write to The Chorister School, Durham, DH1 3EL or e-mail head.teacher@thechoristerschool.com.

Lay Clerk Vacancies

There are currently no vacancies.

Consort of Singers Vacancies

All are welcome to apply for auditions to join the Consort of Singers. Whilst previous experience of singing in a small choir is not a prerequisite, importance is attached to vocal ability and to first-class sight-reading. There is no remuneration; successful candidates will nevertheless be expected to commit themselves at the outset to attending all rehearsals and services.

This October, there will be vacancies for all four parts. Candidates wishing to audition should apply to the Cathedral Organist, James Lancelot, 6 The College, Durham DH1 3EQ or email organist@durhamcathedral.co.uk. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 12 October.