Applications for the CCI Studio 2025 are now open.
Chamber Choir Ireland’s professional training programme for emerging choral singers
Chamber Choir Ireland is the country’s premier professional choral ensemble and national chamber choir, known internationally for its unique approach to creative commissioning, recording and programming.
The CCI Studio caters to aspiring choral singers in the early stages of building their careers,
who wish to elevate their musicianship and technique to the standard expected by a professional choral ensemble.
Over three intensive weekends in Spring 2025,
singers will engage in bespoke professional development and performance opportunities, giving them the practical experience they need to grow as professionals and progress in their choral careers.
Participants will:
- Benefit from specialist vocal workshops and individual vocal coaching
- Rehearse side-by-side with the professionals, and receive mentorship from seasoned Chamber Choir Ireland singers
- Learn to navigate the world of professional choral singing in tailored professional development sessions
Selected singers from the CCI Studio will also be offered paid performance opportunities with Chamber Choir Ireland later in the year.
CCI Studio Singers will have the privilege of working with esteemed conductor Eamonn Dougan (The Sixteen, Britten Sinfonia Voices) as Studio Director, with the potential for future work with the international Guest Conductors featured in CCI’s 2025 line-up.
“It just means that I can see an entire world of professionalism within choral music which I haven’t had access to yet. It will just open up a whole new avenue for my career.”
– Emily Cox, CCI Studio participant
We want to ensure that the CCI Studio is as open, inclusive, and accessible as possible.
The full CCI Studio experience will be offered at no expense to the singers selected. All tuition and mentoring costs will be covered, any associated professional performance engagements will be paid, and a travel and subsistence stipend will be offered where appropriate.
CCI is committed to equal opportunities, access and diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.
Please highlight any relevant support or accessibility requirements in your application, so that we can do our best to accommodate them. Such requirements will not have an impact on the success of your application.
Eligibility
This programme is open to emerging singers, born or based on the Island of Ireland, who are hoping to build a professional career in choral music. This includes singers who are:
- Born in Ireland or Northern Ireland
- Permanently resident in Ireland or Northern Ireland
- Studying in Ireland or Northern Ireland at the time of the programme
Successful applicants will likely be pursuing or have completed third level training, and be in the early stages of developing a professional career.
Important Dates
Friday 23 August 2024: Deadline for Applications
Friday 10 – Sunday 12 January 2025: Training Weekend 1
Friday 21 – Sunday 23 March 2025: Training Weekend 2
Friday 23 – Sunday 25 May 2025: Training Weekend 3 & Final Performance
How to apply
Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject line ‘CCI Studio application’, and must include:
- A cover letter (no longer than 1 side of an A4 page) explaining why you would like to be involved in CCI Studio and how you think it might benefit you
- A single page C.V. detailing your relevant music education and choral experience
- A short recording of you performing solo repertoire in either the English or Irish language, with keyboard accompaniment. Unaccompanied works will not be accepted. You may submit either an audio (.mp3) or video (.mp4) file, or a YouTube or Vimeo link.
- A reference from a teacher or choir director with whom you have worked, to include a fair and accurate assessment of your sight-reading and general musicianship
Deadline for applications: Friday 23 August 2024
Applicants will be notified in early October.
Those not selected for the CCI Studio 2025 will remain eligible to apply again in the following year.