The Ripieno Choir are delighted to invite applications for our innovative Apprentice Conductor scheme for the 2025-26 season.

The Apprentice Conductor scheme offers sixth form music students a unique and exciting opportunity to develop skills in choral conducting, potentially supporting a journey on to future music study. If successful, you will sing with the choir in our weekly rehearsals, whilst receiving regular tuition in choral conducting from our music director, free of charge. As your skills and confidence grow over the year, you will take on some conducting responsibilities within rehearsals, and will have the opportunity to conduct in our concerts. Further information about the scheme is available on our website.

To apply, please email a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position including your musical achievements and ambitions to: applications@ripienochoir.org.uk. Deadline for applications is Sunday 5th October. Auditions with Music Director, Paddy Allies, will be held on 12th and 19th October, with the successful candidate starting with us in November.