Scottish Opera is searching for enthusiastic young performers to join them on an incredible journey. Whether already a budding artist or just discovering a love for music and theatre, your child can join us at one of our audition workshops, held between 20-28 May 2025.
Successful applicants will be invited to join the Children’s Chorus, starting in September 2025.
The Children’s Chorus is led by Scottish Opera Chorus Director Susannah Wapshott, managed by Scottish Opera’s Education & Outreach department and supported by a highly experienced team of theatre professionals.
The singing element will include learning songs and excerpts from a wide range of musical genres, including children’s choruses from opera, musicals, folk, traditional and world music. To engender lifelong musicianship skills, children will work with a specialist using the Kodaly* practice of music teaching.
Along with music, the skill building will relate to the world of opera, including acting and stage skills, language coaching, choreography, costumes, wigs and make-up.
At the end of each term, there will be an informal presentation for family and friends.
As their expertise develops, the chorus members will experience a range of performance opportunities; from specially commissioned pieces of children’s music theatre, to opportunities to perform in Scottish Opera’s Touring productions across Scotland, with a cast and chorus of professional singers and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera.
There is an annual 3-term fee of £225, payable as a one-off transaction or in term instalments of £75 a term.
A limited number of partial bursaries are available, please contact us for further information.
Scottish Opera Children’s Chorus
