Choral bursary

We are delighted to once again offer a choral bursary to encourage and support young singers aged 17-25, currently in full or part-time education.

If you’re an aspiring singer preparing for a university choral scholarship or looking to develop your singing while at university, this is a great opportunity for you to be part of a highly accomplished chamber choir.

Paragon Singers is one of the foremost chamber choirs in Bath. We are a friendly, welcoming ensemble of around 25 singers, and specialise in performing Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary music. Under our director Sarah Latto, the choir has developed a reputation for imaginative programming and singing of the highest quality.

In recent concerts we’ve sung music by Handel, Byrd, Tallis, Tippett, Pärt, Britten and Muhly. In our upcoming autumn concert we are singing Victoria’s Requiem of 1605 and premiering four new works that we’ve commissioned from upcoming composers.  As a member of the choir, you’ll have lots of opportunities to broaden and deepen your knowledge of the choral repertoire and sing in wonderful venues around Bath.

The choral scholarship also includes the following benefits:

  • Free membership for 1 year

  • Vocal technique and musicianship coaching

  • Solo opportunities in concerts

  • The chance to observe rehearsals with professional ensembles

  • A subsidised trip abroad (recent tours have included Crete, Provence and Porto, and a trip to Amsterdam is planned for 2023)

You’ll attend weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings from 19.15 – 21.30 in St Alphege Church Hall, Bath, and perform with the choir in concerts throughout the year. The scholarship will run from January 2023 for 12 months.

As choral scholar we expect you to have some music reading ability, a good tone and an interest in pursuing singing at a high level.

Closing date for choral bursary: 14th October 2022 23:59

Audition date: to be announced

To apply, please e-mail paragonsingers@gmail.com.

In your email, tell us a little bit about yourself and your interests, including the following information: Your name, Address, Voice Type, Singing/Choral experience. 

If you have any other questions please do contact us via email.