St Chad’s College offers a scholarship for a student to carry out the duty of Director of Chapel Music for the College’s Chapel Choir.
St Chad’s College Chapel Choir represents a wide cross-section of the College, welcoming undergraduates, postgraduates and members of staff alike. The Choir consists of up to 24 singers, most of whom are informally auditioned though some singers hold Choral Scholarships from the College. We also welcome students from other Colleges within the University to be part of our choir.
Further details about the College Choir can be found here.
A detailed role description can be found here. You are also encouraged to contact the College Chaplain for further information.
Scholarship Overview
| Amount | £1,500 |
| Year of Entry | Starting in September 2025 |
| Number of scholarships available | 1 |
| Application deadline | Sunday 27 April 2025 |
| Domicile | Home, EU or International |
| Level of study | Undergraduate or Postgraduate |
| Mode of study | Full-time |
| Eligibility criteria | Whilst there are no requirements for formal qualifications as a choir or ensemble director, applicants should be able to demonstrate strong experience as a confident and creative musician and have experience in leading a choir. Familiarity with music for liturgy is also highly desirable along with an ability to lead the choir both musically and organisationally. |
| Application and selection process | Personal statement of no more than 1,000 words and a appropriate musical reference submitted to chads.admissions@durham.ac.uk. Your personal statement should include: 1. how your personal musical experience makes you eligible for this award; 2. how the scholarship would enable your development both academically and personally, and; 3. why you want to be part of the College community at St Chad's College. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person or online audition and interview. |
| Interview/audition information | Provisionally scheduled for the week beginning 5 May 2025 |
| Additional information | The Director of Music is expected to commit to attending all services and rehearsals and there is a strong expectation that their commitments as part of this scholarship will be prioritised. The Director of Music will have close involvement in music choices for services in conjunction with the College Chaplain and College Organist. Due to the level of commitment required, the College reserves the right not to award this scholarship to those who hold similar scholarships elsewhere. |
| Programmes | All undergraduate and postgraduate programmes |
| College preferences | If applying as a new student who will begin their studies in September 2025, you will be expected to demonstrate a strong desire for membership of St Chad’s College through your application and the interview process. If applying as a continuing student, you should expect to demonstrate previous involvement in College life and articulate your anticipated future contribution to St Chad's. |
| Duration | One academic year with the opportunity for renewal in subsequent years subject to the agreement of the Vice Principal. |
| Contact information | chads.admissions@durham.ac.uk |