Young musician bursary for tenor voice 26-27

Putney Choral Society (putneychoralsoc.org.uk) is a non-auditioned choir of mixed ages and abilities that tackles a range of choral works by both modern and classic composers.  We put on several concerts a year, accompanied by professional soloists and orchestra under the direction of our esteemed musical director Jamie Powe (jamiepowe.com).

The bursary is designed for an aspiring professional singer who sings in the tenor range and wishes to develop their ensemble singing and sight-reading as well as to broaden their knowledge of choral repertoire. The successful individual will take an active role both in rehearsals and concerts.  The bursary is open to singers who are in full or part time music education or otherwise training for a career in music.  A stipend of £1,500 will be paid in monthly instalments across the period September '26 to early July '27.

What we expect from you 

• Attendance at most weekly Monday rehearsals, providing confident vocal and musical support for members of the tenor section and to the choir as a whole.  Rehearsals are held during school term time at Putney High Junior School between 19:15 and 21:15.  Absences should be agreed in advance with the music director or chair of the PCS organising committee.

• Attendance at the two main concerts of the season, normally held December and May, plus the informal concert held in early July

• Support the choir publicity team with social media, and blogs for the choir website  

What we can offer you  

• Stipend of £1,500 for the period September to early July;

• Opportunities for step-out solos in main concerts (dependent on repertoire);

• Opportunities for conducting and musical leadership development;

• Mentoring and career advice from our music director Jamie Powe.

How to apply  

Please apply via email to Ian Childs at info@putneychoralsoc.org.uk by midnight on Friday 31st July 2026.  You should attach a copy of your CV and also a recording of you singing (either a cappella or accompanied).  In the covering email please explain briefly your motivation in applying for this bursary and why you think you are suitable for it.  Please also provide a reference that we could if need be contact regarding musical skills.

Evaluatlon process

We will arrange follow up on-line interviews with short listed candidates in the first few weeks of July with the objective of concluding the process before the end of July.