St Martin’s runs a number of artist development schemes, both in London and elsewhere, aiming to nurture the next generation of talented ensemble singers, organists and choral conductors.
Choral Scholarship applications are now open for 2023-2024!
Each year up to ten scholars – many of whom are music- college students or graduates – are appointed to sing at midweek services at St Martin’s, and our partner church in the city, St Stephen Walbrook, during term time. They also gain concert experience through our lunchtime and evening concert series, and benefit from an extensive programme of training in different aspects of church and choral music.
Choral Scholarship Information Pack 2023-2024
Choral Scholarship Application Form 2023-2024
To apply, please send the application form along with a current CV, by email to Alicia Hill, Music Programme Manager at Alicia.hill@smitf.org by Monday 1st May at the latest.
With thanks to The Arts Society, The Williams Church Music Trust and the Lord and Lady Lurgan Trust for supporting the Choral Scholarship programme at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
The HeartEdge Manchester Choral Scholarships are a new initiative of stimulating and educative choral training, working with the music team from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London and based in the heart of Manchester at St Ann’s Church. The scheme is aimed at choral singers wishing to embark on a professional career in singing. The Choral Scholarships provide an opportunity for nine singers to enjoy an intensive, focused period of development alongside others of a similar standard and interests whilst contributing to a thriving tradition of musical excellence in the city centre parish of St Ann’s Church.
For more information please contact music@heartedgemanchester.org.
Organ Scholarship applications are now open for 2023-2024!
The Organ Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate or recent graduate to work in the professional music department of a busy and thriving London church. The Organ Scholar will develop their skills in accompaniment on both organ and piano in a large variety of repertoire, and in addition, will gain experience and expertise in choral directing.
Duties involve accompanying and occasionally directing regular weekly services and rehearsals. These services typically take place at St-Martin-in-the-Fields, although some take place at St Stephen Walbrook, a church we work with closely.
Organ Scholarship Information Pack 2023-24
To apply, please send your current CV, along with a supporting statement explaining why you are applying for the Organ Scholarship, to Alicia Hill (Music Programme Manager) by email to Alicia.Hill@smitf.org
The closing date for applications is Monday 17th April. Auditions will take place on Tuesday 25th April 2023.
With thanks to Mary & Bryn Walters and the Arts Society for funding this scholarship.
The St Martin’s Voices Fellowship provides an opportunity for between six and eight singers to enjoy an intensive, focused period of training with others of a similar standard and interests and is an integral part of the exciting choral music programme at St Martin-in-the-Fields. The scheme is aimed at choral singers who are in the first few years of a professional career in singing, and wish to develop their skills as choral and consort singers to a high level.
The Choral Conducting Fellowship provides an opportunity for a choral conductor to work with a number of the St Martin’s choral ensembles in services, concerts and rehearsals and is an integral part of the exciting choral music programme at St Martin-in-the-Fields. The Fellowship is aimed at choral conductors who are in the first stage of a professional career, and wish to develop their skills to a high level.
For more information about future audition opportunities please contact choirs@smitf.org.
