Are you aged 18–25 and ready to take your singing to the next level?

 

You can now apply for London Oriana Choir’s 2025/26 Choral Scholarship Programme: a unique opportunity for ambitious young singers to gain high-level experience, professional development, and performance opportunities at the heart of one of London’s most dynamic and versatile choirs.

 

This year’s enhanced programme offers a range of musical, professional and creative experiences over our September to July season. Scholars will develop their solo and ensemble technique, be mentored by industry-leading professionals, and work on a portfolio of recorded material that supports future career goals. 

 

Programme highlights include:

 

• Free membership of London Oriana Choir, rehearsing weekly under Musical Director Dominic Ellis-Peckham, for the whole of the 2025/26 season;

• A £100 contribution towards music costs;

• Three individual singing lessons: one with Dominic, and two with the choir’s professional singing teacher Tabitha Reynolds;

• Opportunities to perform live in front of the choir, both individually and as a consort with other scholars;

• Coaching session with Nicholas Chalmers (Associate Conductor BBC Singers, Principal Conductor National Youth Choir 18-25, amongst other roles); 

• Filmed showreel: a performance and recording of three songs to camera, ideal for auditions and applications

• Career development session and support including personalised reference and endorsement package;

• Opportunities to take part in commercial engagements;

• Workshopping and recording of new music composed by members of the choir’s Composers Group;

• Opportunities to attend high-level rehearsals and performances of leading UK consorts, choruses and an internationally renowned opera company.

 

This is a rare chance to experience the breadth of choral music – from major concert repertoire to new commissions – while gaining invaluable insight into the professional musical world, in one of London’s most friendly and sociable choirs. In past seasons, the choir has performed with renowned artists such as Madonna, Robert Plant and Pete Townshend, and premiered new works by emerging and established composers. 

 

We’re looking for confident, committed singers who are eager to grow as musicians, performers and collaborators. Whether you’re studying or pursuing music or embarking on an alternative professional path with a passion and dedication to music as a hobby, this 10 month programme offers a supportive and enriching environment to develop your voice. 

 

Key dates:

• Trial rehearsals: If you wish to apply for the programme, you must attend one of our open rehearsals on Wednesday 3rd, or 10th September (you are welcome to attend both), 6.40-9.30pm at Grey Coat Hospital School, SW1P 2DY. Email the contact below with your preferred date(s). If you are interested in applying for the scheme but cannot make these dates, please let us know. 

• Application closing date: Sunday 14th September at 23:59. 

• Zoom audition for shortlisted candidates: 19th and 22nd September

• First official rehearsal: Successful applicants will join rehearsals from 24th September in time to perform with us at our first concert of the season on 31st October.

• Key concert dates for the 2025/26 season can be found here.

 

How to apply:

Complete this online form and submit a short video of yourself singing a verse and chorus of a song/piece of your choice (a phone recording is fine). There are no genre requirements at this stage; please choose whatever piece that you feel showcases your voice well. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short Zoom audition with Dominic Ellis-Peckham. Details of what to prepare will be sent via email. 

 

Want to find out more before applying?

We strongly encourage any prospective scholars to attend a rehearsal and meet the choir before applying; here you can also ask us any questions you have regarding the scheme. If you have any additional questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us using the email below. 

 

We can’t wait to hear from you!

 

To book your open rehearsal (please indicate that you are interested in the scholarship scheme), or for any additional questions, email:

📧 lucy.nixon@londonoriana.com