The Ebor Singers Scholars
An important component of The Ebor Singers since its founding 25 years ago has been the encouragement of singers at the beginning of their professional careers. Since 2019 we have been able to offer a Scholarship programme to support the next generation of emerging vocal talent. We are proud of all the achievements of our former graduate Scholars, some now singing regularly in professional groups or are pursuing musical careers in jobs in the education and community sectors. As well performing with the choir, gaining ensemble and solo experience, the scholars are given opportunities to sing together as an ensemble at services, special events and workshops.
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We will be inviting applications for 2026-27 in the spring - you can register your interest by emailing the choir.
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Our 2025-6 Scholars
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OLIVIA DOW
Soprano
MILES McHUGH
Bass
WILL MERRIMAN
Tenor
ELLA SEYMOUR
Alto
Olivia is a third-year undergraduate studying Music at the University of York. Before coming to York Olivia sang in St Mary's, Altrincham and the Halle Youth Choir.
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She also sings in The 24 and the choir of St Lawrence's Church.
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Olivia also plays the 'cello, and is currently a member of the University-based Symphony Orchestra and Eboracum String Quartet.
Ella has just finished completed her undergraduate degree at the University of York.
She is now studying Solo Voice Ensemble Singing with Robert Hollingworth, also at York, as well as singing with The 24, Yorkshire Bach Choir is a scholar at St Helen’s Church. This is her second year as an Ebor Scholar.
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Ella is a member of the 2025-6 Genesis Sixteen programme.
Will is currently a third-year undergraduate at the University of York studying Politics. While in York he has also been a choral scholar in York Minster Choir. He regularly sings with the Tallis Consort.
Will began his musical career as a chorister at Liverpool Cathedral, aged 7, later becoming a bass choral student and deputy lay clerk there.
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Miles is currently a second-year undergraduate studying Music at the University of York.
Before coming to York, he was a choral scholar at Hereford Cathedral.
Miles also sings with The 24 and Yorkshire Bach Choir, and directs the student ensemble The Jorvik Consort.
As a composer, he recently was the winner of the Traherne Young Composers Competition.