Music and Dance Scheme:
Choir schools

Choir schools play a significant part in the musical life of the nation, particularly in promoting singing and choral activities.

Choir Schools Scholarship Scheme

The Choir Schools Scholarship Scheme was set up in 1991 to help boys and girls from low-income families wishing to train at any of the 36 independent cathedral or collegiate choir schools in membership of the Choir Schools’ Association (CSA) in England. The scheme facilitates access by talented children to the opportunities available and helps to maintain Britain’s renowned choral heritage.

The scheme supports around 100 Choristers aged 8 to 13 from low-income families each year in their academic education and choral training. Since 1994, the Department has paid block grant to the CSA Bursary Trust based in Winchester for disbursement to individual member schools.

Applications for assistance should be made directly through the school. Further information about this scheme or about outreach activities can be obtained by contacting the Choir Schools' Association.

Contact details

Choir Schools Association
Wolvesey
College Street
Winchester
Hants
SO23 9ND
Telephone: 01962 890530
Website: www.choirschools.org.uk