The Charles Wood Music Festival and Summer School is an annual event taking place every August in Armagh. At the centre of the Festival is a week-long residential course for aspiring professional choral singers. Led by renowned choral director David Hill (former BBC Singers conductor) and organist Philip Scriven, it is an opportunity for young singers to develop their vocal technique, musicianship and ensemble skills under top industry professionals.

We cover a large amount of repertoire and there are several opportunities to perform in the stunning surroundings of both Armagh cathedrals. Highlights this year include a 'Come and Sing' event led by Bob Chilcott, the premiere of a new work by Irish composer Elaine Agnew, a Choral Evensong recorded for BBC Radio 3, a number of events celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vaughan Williams and a special gala concert. This year the choir will be made up of 25 singers, eight of whom are experienced professional singers, who will also provide mentoring for the participants.

The dates for the 2022 course are Sunday 21st - 28th August inclusive. We're looking for singers aged 18-28 at Grade 8 standard or above, a good level of sight reading and previous experience singing in a choir. The course is £250 inclusive of all food and accommodation for the week. Applications can be made online via the link below.