Talented singers are being given the chance to continue their Sixth Form education at Ellesmere College.

Two unique music scholarships are up for grabs with individuals urged to apply before auditions on June 7 and 8.

The scholarships have already provided a unique opportunity for five students to achieve outstanding academic results and receive world-class music tutoring.

Brendan Wignall, headmaster of Ellesmere College, said: “The Mullock Arts Scholarship and the Walker Music Scholarship are now looking for applications for September 2018.

“This is a very exciting moment for anyone interested in the arts and continuing their academic studies too, and we are very much looking forward to hearing from the talented students who wish to apply."

The Walker Music Scholarship has been presented by Mr and Mrs Walker for the past four years after their daughter came through Ellesmere on a music scholarship and is now a music teacher herself, while the Mullock Arts Scholarship has supported three students through Ellesmere so far and is presented by David and Robyn Mullock who wanted their love of the arts to be passed on to the next generation.

The students who audition successfully will join the Ellesmere College Chamber Choir, which recently appeared on BBC television in the corporation’s Songs of Praise Young Choir of the Year competition. The choir has also achieved outstanding success at the Oswestry and Chester Music Festivals, and toured Italy in April singing in prestigious venues such as The Vatican and Pantheon.

Students wishing to apply for the scholarships can register for an audition online at www.ellesmere.com/contact/

For further details contact the Registrar on 01691 626510 or by email registrar@ellesmere.com