The Vocal Department at St Mary’s Music School is the only one of its kind in Scotland and the North of England. Singing is an intrinsic part of Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and therefore makes the perfect home for young singers from the UK and abroad to help ensure that they can grow and flourish. There are two vocal programmes at the School which focus on age-appropriate vocal development: The Changing Voices Programme and the Senior Vocal Programme. All singers are encouraged to perform regularly and can do so at lunchtime concerts in School as well as in performance opportunities at the many major concert events held by St Mary’s Music School throughout the year. Pupils have access to masterclasses with industry leaders and are supported to attend external opportunities such as the National Youth Choir of Scotland and the Scottish Opera Young Company.

The Changing Voices programme is aimed at aspiring young singers and has vocal health and confidence building at its heart. The Senior Vocal Programme provides young singers with all the skills they need to succeed at conservatoire and beyond.

Applications are now open for September. For more information and to apply, visit the St Mary’s Music School website: https://www.stmarysmusicschool.co.uk/vocalprogramme