The Charles Wood Singers
Join the Charles Wood Singers
10 - 17 August 2025
The Charles Wood Singers is a unique choral course which takes place during the Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School in Armagh. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their vocal technique, musicianship and ensemble skills under the expert direction of our Artistic Director David Hill (Conductor, The Bach Choir), and our Associate Conductor Philip Scriven (Organist-in-Residence, Cranleigh School).
Applications are welcome from all those:
aged 18 or above on 10th August 2025
who are grade 8 standard or equivalent
with previous experience of choral singing
who can demonstrate sufficient levels of enthusiasm and skill, including sight-reading, to meet the challenge of an intensive week of musical study
New applicants are asked to send a video recording of themselves singing one art song and one aria from an oratorio. This can be recorded on a mobile phone or other device, and an accompaniment track can be used. Recordings can be attached in your application form (via YouTube link or WeTransfer) or emailed to charleswoodfestival@gmail.com. Your application is only complete once you have submitted your video. Former CW Singers do not need to submit another recording.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a remote audition after the 25th April Deadline which will include a short sight-singing excerpt. The excerpt will be emailed during the audition and will be unaccompanied. If you have any queries, please contact charleswoodfestival@gmail.com.
Details about payment towards the cost will follow after a successful audition.
“Taking part in the Charles Wood Summer School is a deeply rewarding experience for anyone interested in choral music. You have the chance to sing some great music with a group of fantastic singers and the social side of the week is unforgettable!”
“The Charles Wood Summer School is a definite highlight of my year - I can’t stop coming back for more. It’s a great opportunity to meet other singers from all over and get fantastic coaching. I’d definitely recommend it.”