SSO Choral Associates

A premier body for classical choral singing, the Singapore Symphony Choruses comprise the Singapore Symphony Chorus (SSC), Singapore Symphony Youth Choir (SSYC) and Singapore Symphony Children's Choir (SSCC).

Our Choruses embody a comprehensive singing ecosystem that nurtures the brilliance of our brightest young talents, inspires youthful passion for the choral art and celebrates the best of choral excellence.

Committed to fostering artistic growth and well-rounded personal development in delivering outstanding performances, we aim to provide choristers with rich and unique performing experiences, including opportunities to record and perform with some of the world's most distinguished conductors, artistes and renowned orchestras.

In alignment with this vision, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Choral Programmes is looking to grow its pool of artistic and instructional talents through the SSO Choral Associate programme.

The SSO Choral Associate programme will award placements competitively to experienced choristers who aspire to take their artistic careers further. Each two-year appointment will allow SSO Choral Associates to establish themselves within the national orchestra, and to continue their development and refine their artistry with a focus on classical choral-orchestral masterworks.

SSO Choral Associates are accomplished choristers who seek to be a part of the Singapore Symphony Choruses. Bringing expertise in vocal technique and musicianship, and proficiency in sight reading, Choral Associates will support the Choral Director and Choirmaster in building the sound of the ensemble.

SSO Choral Associates are required to maintain a visible presence within the choral programmes by actively singing in the youth choir and/or chorus. They may be offered opportunities to perform as soloists in concerts.

Programme highlights & responsibilities

• Monthly stipend
• Serve as group of core singers for choral works for small ensemble / chamber works with the Singapore Symphony Chorus and/or Youth Choir throughout the season
• Provide overview/recap of music with choristers who have missed rehearsal sessions
• Support with sectionals
• Evaluate and coach members on vocal matters
• Assist the SSC Choral Director in maintenance of ensemble voice quality, and members' evaluations where required
• Opportunity to perform as vocal soloist at concerts where required
• Opportunity to conduct at Training Wing / SSCC / SSYC / SSC rehearsals where required

Requirements

• Minimum BMus or equivalent preferred
• Experienced chorister and leading a section (minimum 4 years including COVID years)
• Keyboard proficiency is required

Commitment

• An average of 4 hours per week on Mondays
• Additional rehearsals on Thursdays and concert week as scheduled, leading up to a concert
• Up to 90 minutes for any rehearsal pre/post rehearsal review with members

Application Process

Applications should be sent to recruitchoral@sso.org.sg by 25 April 2025 to be considered for the 2025/26 season intake. Applications must include:

• a cover letter and full CV, detailing relevant experience
• video recording samples from the last 12 months not exceeding 10 minutes of:

1. Recent solo performance
2. Choral rehearsals reviewing vocal technique

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an audition at the Victoria Concert Hall on either Monday 5 May 2025 or Thursday 8 May 2025, between 5.45pm to 7.15pm. The audition will comprise:

• Singing two songs of choice (Classical & Contemporary)
• Sight singing
• Conducting a short rehearsal

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.