General Questions
What is the payment and refund policy?
All fees are due by the 29th May 2024. If you cancel your place at least 6 weeks before the start of your course all fees are refunded. If you cancel your place 3-6 weeks before the start of the course, 50% of the fees will be refunded. No refund is available if you cancel your place less than 3 weeks before the start of your course.
How do I know if my place is confirmed?
As our courses are not auditioned, your place is confirmed when the application form is safely submitted and the deposit is received. If you are applying for a bursary, the place on the course is reserved until the bursary awards are announced at the start of the summer term.
I have applied for a senior course, do I need to submit a reference from my singing or music teacher?
The reference is required for the staff on your chosen course to get to know a bit about you first and to place you in suitable consort groups. The reference is not required to confirm the place, however we will be in touch once the reference arrives to fully confirm you’ve done all the relevant things to sign up. Whilst your place is confirmed without the reference, it is essential we receive the reference to make sure you’re application is ready to hand over to the team on your course.
Can I apply for a bursary?
You can apply for a bursary as part of your application. Applications are only considered for applicants whose parents/guardians have a combined income of less than £65,000. Bursary applications must be completed by a parent/guardian if the applicant is under 18, and in full/part time education if over 18.
Can I apply for a senior choral course as an organist?
We don’t offer specific organist players. All organists must apply as a singer and can let us know closer to the time if they would like to spend some time with our Principal Accompanist during the course.
I’m applying for a junior choral course but my voice is changing, can I still come along?
We welcome changing voices on our junior choral courses! You will have a bespoke programme during each day and chance for some vocal coaching from our experienced staff. You can read more about the Junior Choral Course programme here.