Ensemble Cantors: A very recent and generous donation from a parishioner has enabled us to form a quartet from our regular professional Solo Cantors who sing a monthly Solemn Mass (12.00 noon), with a separate rehearsal on a mutually convenient day/evening preceding the Mass. Moving forward, we intend for the Hal Singers to come together for Christmas, Holy Week, Easter and other liturgical and performance-based events, when we would like to increase the ensemble to an Octet. Paid ‘Away Days’ are under consideration to consolidate the plethora of repertoire required for major liturgical periods, and although ‘deps’ will understandably be required along the way, we would like to hear from singers who wish to develop a sense of ensemble as we embark on this relatively new journey. Thus far repertoire has included works by Haydn, Mozart, Vittoria, Darke, Bach, Baker and Palestrina and have more recently introduced a little Gregorian Chant to Mass. Fee £80 per rehearsal & £80 per Mass. Should Singers be required to cover for our regular monthly Quartet Masses, Hal Singers from this recruitment drive will have first refusal, likewise for our weekly Solo Cantor Masses. Currently we have approximately 8 dates of work available between December 2025 and March/April 2026 (Holy Week-Easter) with further dates added thereafter. Holy Saturday will be paid at a higher rate and possibly Maundy Thursday, should we decide to have music prior to Mass (tbc).

We would like to hear from classically trained singers both opera and choral singers, with a working knowledge of the main vocal languages in addition to Latin. We are a friendly, welcoming and warm set of professional musicians and desire the same in others. An ability to sight read or be ‘note ready’ prior to a rehearsal is essential - ‘Hal Singers’ Mass repertoire is sent out several weeks in advance. Experience of singing Catholic or Anglican Mass/Eucharist Service is desirable but not essential, with singers of any faith or none welcome to apply, although we ask that cantors conduct themselves respectfully whilst in church, sympathetic to catholic liturgy and congregations, whilst willing to kneel, stand and utter responses when required.

Auditions will be held on the following dates in November:

Friday 7th November  10.00-11.30 & 14.00-18.00

Saturday 8th November: 10.30 – 16.00

To be considered for an audition, please send a CV/Bio, and recording (desirable not essential) to the Music Director at camdenmusicdirector@rcdow.org.uk specifying which date you would like to be heard.

Audition Requirements: A religious based classical aria from an Oratorio, Mass Setting, Cantata or Requiem or a stand-alone classical religious song. Repertoire should be reflective in musical character; please use the following composers as a guide when selecting audition repertoire: Handel, Vivaldi, Pergolesi, Gluck, Haydn, Mozart. Etc. Please also prepare two Mass related pieces that will be sent to you in advance of the audition.   

We look forward to hearing from you.

Address:                                                                                                                     

Our Lady of Hal RC Church                                                                                   

 165 Arlington Road       

Camden Town                                                                                         

London NW1 7EX

Nearest Tube/Overground Stations:

Camden Town Northern Line (less than a 5 min walk)

Camden Road Overground (10 min walk)

Mornington Crescent Charing X Northern Line (10 Min walk)

Euston Station (25 Min walk) (Bus 253 to Camden Town Station: approx. 10 mins)