Apply for the French Scholars Programme 2027-28

Application Deadline: Sunday 3 January 2027

To apply for the VOCES8 French Scholars Programme, please complete the application form linked below, uploading your CV, cover letter and a recording of your choice.

French Scholars Programme Application Form

Auditions

Auditions will be held from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 March 2027, in Paris and online. 

Course dates for the VOCES8 French Scholars programme 2027-28 will be released in January and emailed to all applicants offered an audition.

If you are invited to audition, you will be asked to prepare the following piece appropriate to your voice type, at modern concert pitch. We would prefer applicants not to use these pieces for their initial application recordings.

Soprano: ‘Zerfließe, mein Herze’ (up to fig. H, b. 88) from St John Passion, J. S. Bach

Alto: ‘Yet, can I hear that dulcet lay’, from The Choice of Hercules, G. F. Handel

Tenor: ‘Waft her Angels’, from Jephtha, G. F. Handel

Baritone: 'Mache dich, mein Herze, rein’ from St Matthew Passion, J. S. Bach

Bass: ‘Lord God of Abraham’ (Air only, from b. 4), from Elijah, F. Mendelssohn

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

To ensure that we are meeting our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we would be grateful if you could fill out our equality survey.

Anonymous Equalities Monitoring Form

Frequently Asked Questions

For further information about the French Scholars programme, application and audition process, please see our [VOCES8 French Scholars Programme FAQs].