Genesis Sixteen
Genesis Sixteen is The Sixteen’s free young artists’ programme for 18-23 year olds, which aims to nurture the next generation of talented ensemble singers.
Applications for the 2025-26 cohort will open in on Friday 6 December 2024. Keep an eye here and on socials for more information soon!
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.
This is the UK’s first ever fully funded programme of its kind and alumni from the first twelve cohorts have already had much success since graduating. Many are now performing, recording and touring with professional groups, including The Sixteen. A number of them have set up their own choirs, charities and music businesses, and are showing true entrepreneurialism in developing their brand and reputation on the music circuit.
Our most recent Genesis Sixteen singers explore three glorious motets by J.S. Bach in Pimlico, London
Genesis Sixteen receive a masterclass from professional soprano Mary Bevan.
Harry Christophers mentors former Genesis Sixteen conducting scholar, Olivia Shotton.
“Genesis Sixteen has become an integral part of what The Sixteen does and the quality of young singers remains incredibly high. We want to recruit from the widest possible geographical and social backgrounds to help secure a vibrant future for choral singing in this country. We are, as always, indebted to the Genesis Foundation for its dedication to this cause.”
Harry Christophers CBE
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