ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, MELBOURNE

CHORAL AND ORGAN SCHOLARSHIPS

ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

Choral and Organ Scholarships

ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL CHORAL AND ORGAN SCHOLARSHIPS ARE INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM OF LITURGICAL MUSIC AT ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, ESPECIALLY WITHIN THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO OFFERED TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH THEIR STUDIES, AND THE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS IS RESTRICTED TO FULL-TIME STUDENTS.

NOTE: A separate scholarship scheme exists for the Cathedral Singers. Eligibility To be eligible for the award of Organ or Choral Scholarships, applicants must be enrolled as full-time students. Choral and Organ Scholarship holders are expected to become members of the St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir (men and boys) as countertenors, tenors or basses. Application and Selection Applicants are to complete the St Patrick’s Cathedral Choral/Organ Scholarship Application Form. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an audition and an interview, normally held in February each year. The audition will include a sight-reading test, and the performance of one piece of solo (or choral) music of the candidate’s choice. Applicants who have already been a member of the St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir may be granted exemption from the audition and interview, but, must complete the St Patrick’s Cathedral Choral/Organ Scholarships Application Form. Duration of the Scholarship Each scholarship is awarded initially for one year. Scholarship recipients will be eligible to continue holding scholarships in subsequent years, provided that they continue to satisfy eligibility requirements. Payment of the Scholarship Successful recipients will be advised by the Director of Music, St Patrick’s Cathedral. Payment will be made by cheque in two installments, usually in June and December.

Scholarships Scholarships shall normally be awarded in the following categories: Choral Scholarships, valued at $3,500 per year, for Countertenors, Tenors or Basses Organ Scholarship(s), valued at $4,000 per year Note: The number of scholarships awarded may vary from year to year. Requirements of Choral Scholars Choral Scholars are required:

• to remain enrolled as a full-time student throughout the period of tenure of the scholarship, and • to fulfill the following regular rehearsal and performance requirements in the St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir from the beginning of February until Christmas Day (excluding school holidays): Rehearsals: Thursday 7.30pm – 9.00pm Sunday 9.30am – 11.00am Services: Sunday 11.00am – 12.15pm • to fulfill other occasional rehearsal and performance requirements in the St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir, normally announced at least one month in advance. These would include, for example, services during Holy Week and other special occasions. • These requirements do not amount to a condition that the student will be an employee of the Archdiocese or that the student enter into a contract with the Archdiocese for the labour of the student. Students are free to seek employment elsewhere while in receipt of a scholarship.

Additional Requirements of Organ Scholars Organ Scholars are required to fulfill the above requirements as specified for Choral Scholars, and IN ADDITION: • to gain experience in liturgical organ accompaniment, normally by playing the organ as directed at the 9.30am Mass on Sundays, and from time to time in accompanying the Cathedral Choir at the 11am Solemn Mass, and

• to receive regular organ lessons from a teacher approved by the Cathedral throughout the period of tenure of the scholarship.

Other Opportunities for Adult Singers at St Patrick’s Cathedral

In addition to these Choral and Organ Scholarships, the Cathedral music program provides the following opportunities for adult singers: CATHEDRAL CANTORS Cantors sing on a professional basis regularly at most of the weekend Masses at the Cathedral, and on other special occasions. The Cathedral Cantors are generally professionally-trained male and female singers. They exercise a prominent leadership role within the liturgical life of the Cathedral. CATHEDRAL CHOIR LAY-CLERKS A limited number of paid lay-clerk positions are available in the Cathedral Choir. These are adult leadership positions within the choir, reserved for experienced musicians, and have sometimes been held by former Choral Scholars. ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL SINGERS The Cathedral Singers sing regularly at the 6.30pm Mass on Sundays, rehearsing immediately beforehand at 5.00pm. Membership is open to adult male and female singers, and is subject to an audition. A good level of sight-reading ability is expected. Some scholarships in the Cathedral Singers are available for students enrolled at Australian Catholic University.

All enquiries to: The Director of Music St Patrick’s Cathedral PO Box 146 East Melbourne VIC 3002 Phone: (03) 9926 7582

Fax: (03) 9639 0987 (Cathedral Presbytery) Email: music@cam.org.au

ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL CHORAL/ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ P/C __________ Telephone: _____________________ Daytime ________________ After hours E-mail address:_________________________________________ Voice type/part: ______________________________________________________ Brief details of previous choral/organ experience: ____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ STUDENT ENROLMENT DETAILS Educational Institution: ______________________ ____Year level / course:________ ___________________________________________________________________ I certify that I am enrolled as a full-time student. I would like to apply for the following scholarship(s), in order of preference. (Place the figure “1” in the box indicating your first preference.

St Patrick’s Choral Scholarship (valued at $3,500)

St Patrick’s Organ Scholarship (valued at $4,000) Applicant’s signature: ______________________________ Date:_____________________ Please return Application Form by the start of Semester 1 to: The Director of Music St Patrick’s Cathedral, PO Box 146 EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 Note: Auditions will normally be held in February. Applicants will be contacted regarding audition arrangements.

Office Use Only: Student Enrolment Confirmed Sem. 1 Signed: __________________ Sem. 2 Signed: _______________ Interview/Audition date: ___________________ Interview/Audition conducted