The Ripieno Choir are keen to foster a love of choral singing in aspiring young singers, and as such we are delighted to announce the launch of a new Choral Scholarship scheme for the 2025-26 season.

The scholarship is designed to support a young (aged 18-30) tenor, baritone or bass singer who aspires to be a professional musician. The scheme is open to anyone who enjoys choral singing, particularly those who are either studying music or starting out in a musical career. The singer will join The Ripieno Choir for a year, including attending rehearsals on a Sunday evening in Thames Ditton, and performing in our season of concerts and outings (see http://ripienochoir.org.uk/concerts/), for which they will receive a stipend of £1,200. Some paid solo performance opportunities may also be available as appropriate within our programmes.

Further information about the scheme, including details of how to apply, is available on our website.

Deadline for applications is Friday 12th September. Auditions with Music Director, Paddy Allies, will be held as soon as practical thereafter.