INFORMATION FOR THOSE BEGINNING UNIVERSITY IN SEPTEMBER 2026
- SINGERS – Entry into the Chapel Choir is by audition, once you have taken up your place at the University of Glasgow. Auditions will take place during Freshers’ Week and Week 1, and you’ll be able to sign up for an audition here. For 2026-27, we will have spaces for ALL VOICE TYPES, and are particularly keen to hear from TENORS. We have scholarship positions available for all voice types. See scholarships page for more details.
At your audition, you will be asked to:
1) Sing a short piece of your own choosing (accompanied or unaccompanied)
2) Sight-read a section of a choral piece
3) Take some simple range and ear-tests
Sign up for an audition!
NEW Thursday 24 September <–IF THERE ARE NO SPACES, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH VIA THE EMAIL BELOW.
Any questions? See our FAQ below, or email kathryn.cooper@glasgow.ac.uk. - ORGANISTS – we are always interested to hear from potential organ scholars. Please see the scholarships page for more information on the role.
Chapel Choir FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
When does the Chapel Choir rehearse and perform?
We rehearse on Sundays (11.30am-5.30pm for Full Time members, and usually 3pm-5.30pm for for Associate members). We sing for either a service or a concert each Tuesday evening at 6pm, preceded by a short rehearsal at 5.25pm.
What is the difference between Full Time and Associate members?
Most members of the choir are Full Time members, but we have around 10 associate members who join us for concerts, and some services. Associate members are not eligible for Choral Scholarships.
What sort of scholarships are available?
See our scholarships page for full details!
Do I need to be able to read music to join the Chapel Choir?
Due to the quick turn over of music, you do need to be able to read music. There are other choirs on campus where this isn’t the case – see choirsoncampus2022 for more information!
I’m a student based at another institution – can I audition for the Chapel Choir?
Absolutely! We currently have students from Strathclyde, the RCS and the Art School singing with us both as Full Time singers and Associates. (Please note that external students are NOT eligable to be scholars.)