News just in of an opportunity for young singers aged between 18-23 to audition to be part of Genesis Sixteen, a new project ”to identify and nurture students with exceptional musical ability and the potential to become professional ensemble singers.” The project aims to bridge the divide between student and professional practitioner.

During the course of a year, a series of intensive weekend and week-long courses for singers will be led by key artists from The Sixteen, including founder and conductor Harry Christophers.

And, as an incentive for cash-strapped students in the current financial climate, participants will be fully funded for travel within the United Kingdom, accommodation and board.

Four courses are running between August 2011 to August 2012, with two in London and one each in Manchester and Oxford. The opportunity to work with The Sixteen, who featured in BBC4’s recent Sacred Music series, should not be missed….

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