London, is excited to offer two 12-month choral scholarships for the 2026-27 season.
Applications are invited from sopranos, tenors, and basses.
About the Opportunity
These scholarships are open to aspiring young professional singers or those in full or part-time
music education aged between 18 and 30 who are keen to develop their ensemble skills and
contribute to the choir's growth.
We are looking for confident vocal and musical support at our Sunday evening rehearsals (6:20-
9pm during term time). Scholars will also be expected to attend three to four concerts a year,
assist in supporting their sections and actively participate in other choir activities, which may
include singing solos, leading sectionals, social media promotion, or helping implement our
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policy.
Each scholarship offers a stipend of £1200 per year, with the possibility of extension for a
second year.
Auditions & Application
Auditions will be held on 20 & 27 September 2026, before and during rehearsals. Please
prepare two contrasting songs and be ready for a short sight-reading test.
To apply, send your CV and a short covering letter to Monica Healy, Chair of Queen's Park
Singers, at monica.healy@btinternet.com by noon on Wednesday 1st July 2026
For any questions or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Monica directly at the
email address provided.
Our Repertoire & Activities
Queen’s Park Singers is a friendly, non-auditioned choir established in 1998, celebrating
classical repertoire from Medieval to Contemporary. We are dedicated to developing musicianship
and vocal skills, striving for high standards to delight both ourselves and our audience.
Our 2025-26 season included a concert performance of Purcell’s King Arthur (with baroque
orchestra) and Poulenc’s Stabat Mater (with London Medical Orchestra) and “A Circle of Songs”
featuring works by Brahms, Clara and Robert Schumann.
Plans for 2026-27 include French works by Gounod and Lili Boulanger (with the Royal Free
Music Society and Barnet Symphony Orchestra); Scandinavian choral repertoire (with
saxophone quartet); and J.S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion (with baroque orchestras).
As well as concerts, we regularly organize workshops (repertoire, vocal technique, musicianship),
hold fundraising dinners, sing carols, perform at community events, and collaborate with local
composers. We even recently published our first recipe book: Treble Chef!
Our Music Director
Oliver Till is a conductor lauded by The Times for his 'ambitious, intelligent programming.' He
regularly leads the London Medical Orchestra, Barnet Symphony Orchestra, and Queen’s Park
Singers (since 2015).
A former Westminster Cathedral chorister, Ollie studied at the Royal College of Music Junior
Department before continuing his training at the University of Manchester, Dartington
International Summer School, RNCM, London Sinfonietta Academy, Järvi Academy, and
Sibelius Academy.
In 2014, he founded The Asyla Ensemble, known for its innovative programming, including
pairings like Ives with The Nutcracker, and Reich with Rameau. His opera conducting credits
feature a sold-out The Cunning Little Vixen at Grimeborn, along with La Bohème and the Da
Ponte trilogy. He has assisted on numerous productions, such as George Benjamin’s Written on
Skin and Lessons in Love and Violence.
As a pianist, Ollie frequently accompanies vocal students at the Royal Welsh College of Music
and Drama and has worked with Sir Thomas Allen at the Royal Opera House. A strong advocate
for new music, he has conducted over 70 works by living composers.
Dates for 2026/26 Season
| 20th September 2026 | First Autumn rehearsal |
| 22nd November 2026 | Autumn Concert |
| 3rd January 2027 | First Spring rehearsal 1 |
| 7th March 2027 | Spring Concert |
| 18 th April 2027 | First Summer rehearsal |
| 1st July 2027 | Summer Concert |
Rehearsal and concert dates are subject to change but will be confirmed before September.
FAQs
● Stipend Payment: The stipend is paid termly (one-third each term). Scholars should
invoice the Treasurer.
● Rehearsal Attendance: Ideally, scholars attend all rehearsals. However, we allow for up
to two non-attendances per
