Benslow Music invites advanced singers to audition for our Voices and Viols project that focuses on 16th and 17th Century music including madrigals, motets and some larger scale works.
Supported by Benslow Music's bursary fund, bursary places are available.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Friday 13 December, 5pm
Project dates: Friday 4 - Sunday 6 April 2025
Application Requirements
Applications must include:
An audio or video recording including: a 16th or 17th century piece (singing a melody line of a motet from this period is also accepted).
Potential composers include: Byrd, Monteverdi, Dowland and Gibbons.
Please note that we do not select singers on the basis of recording quality – you don’t need to worry about sourcing specialist equipment, a smartphone will do. The performed elements of audition recordings should be in one continuous take to best simulate a live audition scenario.
Email your application, including a recording or link to the recording, to gayle@benslowmusic.org by the deadline.
What happens once I've applied?
Your application will be reviewed by the project tutors before giving their final assessment to Benslow Music staff. Decisions are made on the basis of standard of audition and quality of musicianship, career level, application presentation and history with Benslow Music.
Decisions are final and not for appeal.
We will endeavour to provide feedback wherever possible, but please note that we cannot guarantee this aim will be met in every instance.