Music awards

Choral Awards

Postgraduate students play an important role in many College choirs and are encouraged to apply for the Choral Awards.

Choral Award-holders receive a small financial award each year and, in most Colleges, they also receive a subsidy towards singing lessons. Other forms of support, such as subsidised meals and choir tours, are determined by the individual Colleges.

Organ Awards

The Organ Awards offer talented organists the opportunity to develop their skills while they're studying at Cambridge. The awards vary from College to College, but all include a small financial award and some support for music lessons.

The scheme itself is not open to postgraduate applicants. However, if a participating College is unable to fill a vacancy through the Intercollegiate Organ Trials, then suitably qualified postgraduate students are welcome to audition on an ad hoc basis.

Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme

The Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme enables gifted musicians to reach a high standard of performance in chamber music. It is open to undergraduates and postgraduates at all Colleges.

Award-holders comprise the finest chamber musicians from across the University, many of whom will follow in the footsteps of their predecessors to pursue professional careers as performers of chamber music. Students audition for coveted places at the beginning of each academic year and are placed in groups to work together for the remainder of the year.

Successful students receive a small financial award, professional coaching of their ensemble, masterclasses, recital opportunities and a subsidy for instrumental lessons.