Arts Council Choral Training Bursary Announced

Arts Council Choral Training Bursary Announced

The scheme is designed to address the training requirements of choral singers outlined in the policy document, Raising Your Voice, published by the Arts Council in 2009 after consultation with the choral sector.

A new Choral Training Bursary scheme, to be managed by the Association of Irish Choirs, is being introduced on a one-off basis.

It aims to assist established amateur choirs - which are at least a year in existence - access high-quality training programmes in the areas of sight-singing, ensemble singing, musicianship and vocal production.

The announcement also coincides with National Choral Singing Week 2011 (8 -16 October 2011).

The scheme is designed to address the training requirements of choral singers outlined in the policy document, Raising Your Voice, published by the Arts Council in 2009 after consultation with the choral sector.

Joint applications from a number of choirs will also be accepted. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 25 November.

For further information contact the Association of Irish Choirs at 061-234823 / aoic [at] ul.ie or www.aoic.ie

For further details about National Choral Singing Week 2011 see www.aoic.ie

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Published on 13 October 2011

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