Apply for the UK Scholars Programme 2027-28

Application Deadline: Sunday 3 January 2027

To be eligible for the 2027-28 programme you must be available for the dates below:

Introductory Course: Friday 3 - Sunday 5 September 2027

Spring Course: Friday 21 - Sunday 23 April 2028

VOCES8 International Summer School and Festival, Milton Abbey: Sunday 30 July - Saturday 5 August 2028

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

UK Scholars Programme Application Form

Auditions

Auditions will be held on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th April 2027 at the VOCES8 Centre, St Anne and St Agnes Church, 7 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BX.

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 UK Scholars programme, application and audition process, please see our [VOCES8 UK Scholars Programme FAQs].