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    Organ Scholarship 2026/2027 at Chichester Cathedral

    Deadline:
    22 Sep 2025, 9 a.m.
    Interview:
    29 Sep 2025
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    Applications are invited for Chichester Cathedral's Organ Scholarship for the academic year 2026-2027 - this is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring organist to gain first-hand experience of Cathedral music.

    The Organ Scholar plays a key role in the Liturgy and Music Department of Chichester Cathedral, in which musical, pastoral and administrative skills are developed and nurtured under the close supervision of the Cathedral’s professional musicians, and staff at The Prebendal School.

    This Organ Scholarship has been supported by The Headley Trust.

    How to apply
    Applicants are invited to apply by sending a CV, including the names and contact details of three referees (at least one of which must be musical), together with a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and what they hope to achieve and contribute during the year.

    Applications should be sent to:
    Val Timlin, Head of HR
    The Royal Chantry, Cathedral Cloisters
    Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1PX
    Email: hr@chichestercathedral.org.uk

    The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 22 September 2025.

    Potential candidates are welcome to contact Charles Harrison (Organist and Master of the Choristers) for an informal discussion:
    Telephone 01243 812486; Email organist@chichestercathedral.org.uk

    Interviews and auditions will be held on Monday 29 September 2025.