Genesis Sixteen
During the course of a year, a series of week-long and weekend courses based in the UK are led by key figures from The Sixteen, including founder and conductor Harry Christophers and associate conductor Eamonn Dougan.
Participants receive group tuition, individual mentoring and masterclasses run by some of the industry’s top vocal experts. Amongst our tutors are members of The Sixteen who are qualified vocal health and nutrition advisers, so a truly holistic package of support is offered to young singers. Thanks to a close partnership with the Genesis Foundation participants not only receive free tuition but also a bursary to cover all additional costs.
How to apply
Applications open during set windows
Check the Genesis Sixteen webpage for application windows.
The Sixteen is one of the world’s most renowned choral ensembles.
Whether performing a simple medieval hymn or expressing the complex musical and emotional language of a contemporary choral composition, The Sixteen does so with qualities common to all great ensembles. Tonal warmth, rhythmic precision and immaculate intonation are clearly essential to the mix. But it is the courage and intensity with which The Sixteen makes music that speak above all to so many people.
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