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Choral scholarship

Choral scholarship programme at the Basilica of Santo Spirito

Close-up of Coro di Santo Spirito singers in red robes during the concert at Ognissanti, Florence© Marco Borrelli
Coro di Santo Spirito singers in red robes with Padre Giuseppe under the crucifix of Basilica di Santo Spirito, Florence

The programme

In collaboration with Florence’s historic Basilica di Santo Spirito and Mascarade Opera, this initiative establishes the Choir of Santo Spirito, awarding annual choral scholarships to twelve specially selected young singers based in Florence.

Singers receive training and performance opportunities at Mascarade Opera, developing essential ensemble, vocal and musicianship skills, while contributing to the community of Santo Spirito in the form of a monthly sung service at the Basilica.

The conductor in a red robe leading the Coro di Santo Spirito at San Salvatore in Ognissanti, Florence

Auditions

The programme seeks 12 young singers (SATB) aged between 18 and 26, based in Florence and the vicinity, to form the monthly choir of the Basilica of Santo Spirito. Offering professional, ensemble and musicianship experience, singers will sing a regular programme of sacred repertoire, in addition to performance opportunities with Mascarade Opera and Vox Medicea.

Singers receive an annual €1,000 choral bursary, to sing during the academic year, between October and June.

Applications

Auditions take place in October and by appointment during the year. Singers should send a cover email to ms@newgenerationfoundation.com with a musical CV (clearly indicating voice type) along with a direct link to a recording of one complete song or aria.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an audition.

Coro di Santo Spirito in red robes standing before an audience at San Salvatore in Ognissanti, Florence

Brochure

For full programme information, eligibility criteria and application details, download the Coro di Santo Spirito 2026–2027 brochure.

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Gallery

Coro di Santo Spirito singers in red robes with Padre Giuseppe in the Basilica di Santo Spirito, Florence
A conductor rehearsing young singers with tablets and scores in the nave of the Basilica di Santo Spirito, Florence
Coro di Santo Spirito singing in red robes from black folders at the Church of San Salvatore in Ognissanti, Florence
Coro di Santo Spirito singers in red robes standing among the audience at the Church of San Salvatore in Ognissanti, Florence
A conductor in a red robe leading the Coro di Santo Spirito at the Church of San Salvatore in Ognissanti, Florence
Coro di Santo Spirito singers in red robes reading from scores at the Church of San Salvatore in Ognissanti, Florence
Young singers seated with scores beside a pianist during a rehearsal in a hall with statues and painted landscapes
A singer in a red choir robe standing on a stone floor slab carved with a Latin inscription