Call for student Vocalists and Keyboard Continuo Players

“I really appreciated how Chris and Miriam were deliberate in establishing a supportive and friendly culture of collaboration” Previous student consort member

Following the success of IT&T’s ‘Divine Music’ and Schutz side-by-sides, applications are now open to join a Vocal Consort to sing as part of an exciting project and also to a limited number of keyboard continuo players who will work alongside a professional ensemble and student vocal consort.

In February 2024, Instruments of Time & Truth will present a programme featuring the music of Chiara Margarita Cozzolani and her contemporaries, including a large part of her sumptuous 1650 Vespers. The concert in Christchurch Cathedral, will explore the dramatic possibilities presented by the scoring of Cozzolani’s daring and virtuosic works.

Vocal Consort

IT&T are looking to offer this opportunity to 12 student singers from all voice parts. Members of the consort will sing alongside 4 professional consort singers and a continuo group of musicians from Instruments of Time and Truth, and will receive coaching from conductor and harpsichordist Christopher Bucknall and soprano Miriam Allan. This scheme is aimed at developing and inspiring Oxford’s finest student consort singers. We are looking for singers with interest in this repertoire and in consort singing, who are willing and able to be collaborative in rehearsal and performance and proactive musically.

Keyboard Continuo Players

Applications are also open for a limited number of student keyboard continuo players (organists, harpsichordists) who will perform as part of this performance alongside the Vocal consort and professional team. This scheme is aimed at developing and inspiring keyboard players who are curious about the role of the keyboard in consort work of this type.

Application Process

  • Note the rehearsal and performance dates on the information sheet. You need to be available for all of these.

  • Fill out an application form using the link below

  • All Applicants to attend the open workshop day on Thursday 11th January where some of the concert repertoire will be workshopped with Christopher Bucknall and Miriam Allan.  See the application information pack for information.

  • You can opt in to be considered for the solo masterclass.

  • The consort will be selected following the workshop day, and notified by Monday 15th January. Feedback will be provided for all applicants.

  • Applications close Sunday 3 December, 2023