ADMISSIONs
Vocal Taster Day
Are you a budding young singer with a passion for classical voice?
Our next Vocal Taster Day is on Friday 5 March 2027.
Join our Vocal Taster Day, an immersive experience designed for young classical singers aged 13-19 who are ready to take their singing journey to the next level and explore what is on offer in Scotland’s only full-time vocal programmes.
1115 Registration
1130 Introduction talk to the School with parents (optional)
Warm up and workshop for candidates
1230 informal Concert of SMMS Pupils
1300 Lunch (bring packed Lunch)
Tours of the Boarding house if required
1345 Masterclass with Katherine Broderick
1700 Finish
About Katherine Broderick
Katherine Broderick is an Edinburgh-based soprano who wins praise for her expressive range and versatility across repertoire that spans intimate lieder recitals to orchestral songs and leading Wagner roles. In 2007, she won the Kathleen Ferrier Award, and the Gold Medal at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she studied before attending the National Opera Studio. In 2025 she was nominated for Best Female Lead Role at the Austrian Musiktheaterpreis for her portrayal of Brünnhilde in Götterdämmerung (Stadtheater Klagenfurt). She subsequently returned to Klagenfurt to make her acclaimed debut as Isolde. She is in great demand at international opera houses, concert halls and recital stages, as well as enjoying a busy recording schedule.
Full biography
Who can attend?
If you're aged 13-19 and have been receiving singing lessons for at least 12 months, this is the perfect opportunity for you. If you are wanting to take your singing to the next level but don't know where to start or have your sights set on becoming a professional singer, St Mary's Music School is here to help.
Please note: singers who have participated in a Vocal Taster Day previously will automatically added to the waiting list.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our admissions department or call 0131 538 7766.
