St Albans Choral Scholarship
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St Albans Choral Scholarship
Has anyone had a boy sit this on previous years and can you shed any light on the audition? I'm wondering if the audition has passed or if it is after the 11+ results are sent out. I'd like DS to sit for it if it's not too late.
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My friend's DS has a choral scholarship. Very few boys audition, put off by the label 'choral', fewer than 5. This boy is an ex-chorister but he chose not to sign a choral piece, picking something from a musical instead. Last year the auditions were held on the same day as the classroom assessments.
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Re: St Albans Choral Scholarship
We've probably missed it then.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the info!
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You've definitely missed it - they audition on the same day that they go for the second round and you need to apply for it before Christmas. The standard is pretty high - I know of one Cathedral Chorister that didn't get one this year.
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Re: St Albans Choral Scholarship
Thanks for the info chapuza. DS is also a cathedral chorister, or was before we moved in December, but performs in public venues with professional artists too so I think he would have been a very strong candidate. Still, we're just pleased to have a place. I'm hoping boys of equal or better ability than the choral scholars will get equal performing opportunities.
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Might still be worth a phone call to the school. I know of one choral scholarship offer from St A's that is going to be turned down on Monday & with your DS's background the school might be interested in hearing him sing. There's nothing to lose by asking.
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He'll definitely get the chance to perform. But if he's very keen and has been a cathedral chorister elsewhere, the St Albans Cathedral Choir might well be interested in taking him too.
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Re: St Albans Choral Scholarship
When we moved in December we opted against the choir as its timetable is very demanding. He sings at a lesser choir just to keep his singing ticking over now. I don't think the Abbey would be keen on taking an 11 year old eventhough he is experienced. Thanks for the suggestion though.chapuza wrote:He'll definitely get the chance to perform. But if he's very keen and has been a cathedral chorister elsewhere, the St Albans Cathedral Choir might well be interested in taking him too.