Choral Scholars' Reunion Recital
Friday 30 Jan, 7pm
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It was so wonderful that all our TPC Scholars got together in our Reunion Recital last Friday.
​​​We were also delighted that James Orford accompanied the recital,
very kindly stepping in for Richard during his recovery from injury.
It was a really special evening.
Hear what some of the scholars have to say about their time with TPC and what the experience has meant to them in the four videos below.
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Choral Scholarship Scheme
Thames Philharmonic Choir launched a new Choral Scholarship scheme for the 2021-22 season offering 4 TPC scholarships (one for each voice part) to singers aged 18-30, or students in full or part time music education. TPC is keen to support aspiring young singers wishing to pursue a solo career in music or those who wish to continue singing to a high technical standard while working in other fields. The scheme is open to anyone who enjoys singing, whether studying music, starting music careers or simply wanting to expand their singing and performance opportunities. The post offers a stipend (currently £1,200 a year), together with some paid solo performing and recital opportunities.
If this sounds interesting, please find more information about the scheme including details of how to apply here TPC scholarship details and prepare two pieces of repertoire for audition in front of TPC Music Director Harry Bradford and Accompanist Richard Leach.
You are welcome to apply at any time during the year, with the deadline for applications towards the end of May (date to be confirmed). The auditions for the 2026-27 choral year will take place in early June 2026 at St Margaret’s church in Putney (Putney Park Lane, SW15 5HU).
For any queries, email webmaster@thamesphilharmonicchoir.co.uk
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If you are considering applying, do watch the two short videos below about the experiences of two scholars.
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Matthew Cooke, Choral Scholar 2022-24
"Becoming a TPC Scholar has provided an opportunity to perform some key choral works and, at times, I've been pushed out of my comfort zone to experience difficult repertoire.
And being a recitalist is incredibly different from singing on stage as an actor, so another valuable experience.
Overall it's been a great learning – and fun – experience"
Hear about the experience of Natalka Pasicznyk (TPC scholar in 2023-4).
Hear about the experience of Ruby Skilbeck (TPC scholar in 2024-5).
If you would like to make a donation by sponsoring a Scholar, funding a recital, concert performance or Scholars’ cathedral residency costs - or by making a bespoke donation to the choral scholarship scheme, please do get in touch.