Now Accepting Applications

Our choral scholar program provides Cincinnati area high school students an opportunity to join the Cathedral Choir as apprentices. Successful applicants will receive intensive training in the art of fine choral singing so that they may begin the process of learning to perform at a professional level. They learn a wide range of repertoire, such as works by Tallis, Brahms and Howells, as well as spirituals and music of other cultures. For their efforts, they are compensated with a monthly stipend throughout the academic year.

Choral scholars will participate in all the duties of the cathedral choir. This will include the Thursday evening rehearsals, the Sunday morning Eucharist, monthly choral evensong, observances of holy days such as Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week, as well as other liturgies or concerts as assigned by the cathedral.

To apply for a choral scholar appointment, a student will need to submit an application form; an essay explaining why he or she is interested in the choral scholar program; and three letters of reference. One letter needs to be from a music teacher describing the student's abilities as a musician. The other two letters need to be from other teachers, members of the clergy or community leaders describing the student's personal qualities, such as maturity, responsibility and social skills. The application deadline is May 30.

Applications should be mailed to Christ Church Cathedral, Attn: Dr. Stephan Casurella, 318 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-4299. Student scholars will begin their duties in September.

For more information, contact Stephan Casurella.

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