NUI Galway, College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies

Warning: Your browser doesn't support all of the features in this Web site. Please view our accessibility page for more details.

Quick Search [?]WHAT IS THIS?
Searches this and other areas of the Web site as you type. Results appear on this page.
Also searches the entire Web site (with results on a new page) if you press enter or click on 'Go'.

NUI Galway Choral Scholarship Schola Cantorum
NUI Galway and the newly established St Nicholas Schola Cantorum are offering choral scholarships to up to 20 specially chosen students who will form a highly trained choral ensemble under the direction of Mark Duley, organist of St Nicholas, director of St Nicholas Schola Cantorum and one of Ireland’s most respected choral directors.
Who is eligible?
All keen singers are encouraged to apply: although potential scholars ideally will have had some previous choral experience and have some sight-singing skills, tuition will be provided to develop these skills for less experienced singers. Commitment and enthusiasm are the most important qualities sought in potential scholars.
What is the scholarship’s value?
The funding for the Choral Scholarships has been pledged by the Galway University Foundation. The value of the scholarships will be €250 per student per annum, similar to the Scholars’ Prizes which are awarded annually to students who distinguish themselves academically in examinations of the previous year. Scholarships will be awarded at a special ceremony in February 2014 for participants who have fulfilled the requirements of the Choral Scholarship scheme in the 2012/2013 academic year.
What is the time commitment?
The Choral Scholars’ programme is based around two six-eight week modules, during which rehearsals will take place on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6.15pm to 8.15pm in the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas. Each module will also include a weekend workshop/performance, and three Thursday evening performances in the form of specially devised liturgies. The full schedule is here.
How do I apply?
Places in the choir will be awarded upon audition. Auditions will take place in the Aula Maxima Upper Floor on Wednesday 3rd October between 10am and 6pm. To apply for an audition, please e-mail mary.liddynuigalway.ie for an audition by Friday 28th September. Please indicate your preferred time slots for audition, e.g. 2-3pm, 4-5pm etc. Please provide two or three time slots when you are free to attend during this day. You will receive an e-mail confirming the time and location of your audition by Monday 1st October.
What will happen in the audition, and what do I need to prepare?
The audition will last for a maximum of fifteen minutes. You will be asked to sing a song that you have prepared and know well – it can be anything from a folk song to an operatic aria. Accompaniment can be provided if you wish – bring a copy of your music with you for the accompanist. You will be asked to sing for no more than 3 minutes, so choose an extract from your chosen song if it’s longer than that. In addition, you’ll be given some simple and short aural and musicianship tests. The only other important preparation is look at the schedule and decide whether or not you can make the time commitment. Scholars will expected to attend all rehearsals and events.
Further information: mary.liddynuigalway.ie

More about Mark here.

Background information about St Nicholas Schola Cantorum here.

St Nicholas Schola Cantorum webpage including an interview at the Schola Cantorum launch with special guest Julie Feeney.

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0)91 493954 Fax: +353 (0)91 495508 E-mail: collegearts

nuigalway.ie
This page was last updated Wednesday, November 07, 2012

NUI Galway Choral Scholarship

Who is eligible?

What is the scholarship’s value?

What is the time commitment?

How do I apply?

What will happen in the audition, and what do I need to prepare?