11 Mar 2025
We are now accepting applications from singers for the 2025-26 Monteverdi Apprentices Programme.
This iteration of the scheme will run from July 2025 until July 2026. It is aimed at those with an interest in ensemble singing and the work of the Monteverdi Choir, who are either coming to the end of their musical studies or at the early stages of their singing career.
Step 1 - Application Form:
Please fill in our simple online Application Form on Google Forms (you do not need a Google account): click here
Step 2 - Supporting Materials:
Please email copies of the following items, or provide links (via OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube etc.) to [email protected] with the subject line “Monteverdi Apprentices Application”:
• One or two recent audio or video recordings of no more than 5 minutes in length of you singing a solo piece relevant to the work of the Monteverdi Choir. We do not expect professional quality audio, but your submission should represent your ability as faithfully as possible. Details of our past, present and future projects are available here.
If this is a barrier to you making an application, please contact us. Please name the file in the format: Last name, first name – Recording
• A single page CV, detailing any relevant musical experience. Please name the file in the format: Last name, first name - CV
• Completed MCO Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form: click here
• Separately, please arrange for a reference from a current teacher, conductor or director to be sent.
Please ensure that you are available for the audition dates and projects listed in the brochure before making your application.
Applications close at 10:00am on Friday 11 April 2025
