Organ Scholarship

Corpus has an active Chapel which, though largely Anglican in its style of worship, welcomes and attracts members of the College from a variety of traditions. In a small college like Corpus, the Chapel choir is the largest and most active of all its organised musical groups (currently consisting of about 35 singers) and therefore performs an important role in the general life of the college, as well as in the public worship of the Chapel. The college recognizes and supports this contribution in a number of ways. Organ scholars receive a sum of £350 per year and the senior scholar is accommodated in the main quad in a set of rooms with a piano. The junior scholar also has a main quad room with a harpsichord. Organ Scholars may be admitted to read any subject and are entitled to three organ lessons a term.

It is usual for the Organ Scholar to participate generally in the musical life of the college. He, or she may take a leading part in the College Music Society and may organize concerts. The university provides a rich resource for musical activities, but Organ Scholars are elected on the understanding that the Chapel and College will have priority in their musical commitments.

Further information on the Organ, the Organ Scholar's duties and the Choir is available to download.

Further details on Organ Scholarships and how to apply can be found on the University website.