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Schola Cantorum of Oxford is the Oxford University Chamber Choir. Founded by conductor László Heltay in 1960 as 'Collegium Musicum Oxoniense', Schola’s mission is to share the joy of choral music with our singers, our community of alumni and supporters, and with audiences in Oxford and around the world. We challenge ourselves to perform to the highest standards, providing outstanding musical training for young singers and conductors.
Schola comprises around thirty singers, most of whom are students at Oxford University. Studying a broad variety of subjects across the Humanities and Sciences, the choir’s members rehearse with their conductor Steven Grahl on Monday evenings during Oxford University term, and regularly perform in Oxford and elsewhere. |
Applications are invited for the post of Conducting Scholar with Schola Cantorum of Oxford for the academic year 2025-2026.
The Conducting Scholar will be an exceptional young musician who shows great promise in the art of choral conducting. The successful candidate will assist the conductor Steven Grahl in the musical development and preparation of the choir, including programming and rehearsing. The Conducting Scholar will receive an annual honorarium of £300, regular podium time and, where appropriate, performance opportunities with the choir. The Scholar will be expected to attend all weekly rehearsals (which are normally held on Monday evenings during term time) and Oxford performances during their scholarship tenure and may be asked to take sectional rehearsals. In addition, they will be invited to attend meetings of the choir’s trustees (six per year) and assist the conductor with administrative matters relating to the musical life of the choir. The Conducting Scholar will be invited to sit on the panel for auditions at the beginning of the academic year, and at other times.
The post will be tenable for 1 year, for the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates are expected to be members of Oxford University, and Oxford-based for this period. Applications should be made using the application form below and must be received no later than midnight on Monday 19 May 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of Friday 23 May.
The post will be tenable for 1 year, for the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates are expected to be members of Oxford University, and Oxford-based for this period. Applications should be made using the application form below and must be received no later than midnight on Monday 19 May 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of Friday 23 May.
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