Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Balham is looking to appoint four Choral Scholars (SATB) to support and augment the parish’s volunteer adult choir, and offer high-level musical leadership. The main liturgical commitment is the Sunday morning mass (11AM for 11:30AM), Christmas, Holy Week, and occasional weekday evening masses for feasts and solemnities.
The scholarship is ideal for those in full or part-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, recent graduates, or those at the beginning of their singing careers. It would benefit those seeking experience making music liturgically, working firsthand within a parish context.
This scholarship, starting on 28 September 2025, will offer:
- Renumeration of £1700 p.a.
- Experience and training in choral singing
- Opportunities of leadership in sight-singing and musicianship
- Knowledge of Catholic Church music history and practice
Applicants should have:
i) The ability to learn music quickly and sing confidently
ii) A positive attitude and eagerness to lead, learn and develop
iii) A professional approach to commitments
For further details, please refer to the attached document, listing the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
Candidates are invited to send a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role balham@rcaos.org.uk. Prospective applicants are also welcome to contact the Director of Music for an informal discussion about the role at gerardjl1996@gmail.com.
Applications should include:
a) Full name, address(es), telephone numbers and email address
b) Previous singing/choral experience
c) Current occupation
d) Other relevant leadership experience
e) Contact details of two referees
The deadline for application is: 15 August 2025, 6PM
Auditions/Interviews will take place in early September.
All applicants are treated on an equal basis, without reference to their ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation or age. Candidates need not be practising Roman Catholics, although a general sympathy with the ethos of the Roman Catholic Church will be expected.