If you are interested in choral music, The King’s Singers Global Foundation exists for you. If you enjoy singing it, the Foundation exists to help you improve; if you write it, the Foundation exists to offer you opportunities; if you listen to it, the Foundation creates new ways to enjoy it and appreciate it. Underpinning all this work is the fundamental belief that the act of singing together is beneficial, both individually and also for the societies in which we live. In today’s ever-more fractured world, we feel it’s more important than ever.
During its 50th anniversary year, the group spent time thinking about how best to use the amazing legacy and profile of The King's Singers in a way that gives some of that benefit back to the wider community. The result was The King’s Singers Global Foundation. The Global Foundation has its own trustees, staff, expert advisory boards and funding, but the Foundation and the group are inextricably linked. Central to the essence of the Foundation is that the six members of The King’s Singers wish to give their platform, their time, and their expertise - unpaid - to widen the reach and impact of choral music.
In the Global Foundation’s first year, the group recorded and launched ‘Finding Harmony’ - an album and commissioning drive which highlighted the vital role communal singing has played in key moments of world history up to the present, and this has since become a motto for all the Foundation’s work. It works through 3 key projects, each of which is aimed at a different portion of the community.
In 2028, The King’s Singers turns 60. We are hoping to use this milestone in our history to look outwards at the musical world rather than just back at our history. That is why, with your help, we are looking to raise $250,000 to fund a spectacular, expanded season of charitable work through the Global Foundation.
We believe that music is at its most powerful when it connects us. This campaign is our commitment to that connection: funding musical creation at its highest level, and ensuring that music and singing remain accessible for everyone, everywhere.
By supporting this vision, you create the legacy of commissioning new world-class repertoire while simultaneously opening doors for community music-making.
From scholarships to free digital tools and UK-wide festivals for amateur singers, your gift provides the resources that empower people to sing together. Help us create the future of choral music and keep our communities singing together.
Commissioning a new masterwork
The Project: A major orchestral commission by Grammy-winning composer Mason Bates.
The Impact: You are funding the creation of a new pillar in the choral-orchestral repertoire. This commission is designed for longevity and reach; excerptible movements ensure the music can be performed by ensembles of all sizes for generations to come.
Expanding the global songbook
The Project: A diverse series of a cappella choral commissions from established and emerging global voices.
The Impact: Your support ensures the choral world continues to evolve, bringing fresh perspectives from around the world to the world’s greatest stages, adding new gems to The King’s Singers’ famously impressive library.
The new music prize
The Project: A premier international choral composition competition.
The Impact: Beyond a competition, this is an investment in the future of the craft. You are providing funding to help realize the next generation of composers, ensuring voices of the future are heard.
Opening doors: Summer school cholarships
The Project: Scholarships for singers who have financial barriers to attending.
The Impact: Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. By funding a scholarship, you provide students with life-changing musical training from the best in the business.
Digital inspiration: The sing-along series
The Project: High-quality sing-along videos with enhanced educational features.
The Impact: You are creating a "digital classroom" accessible to everyone, and empowering people to improve their craft and nurture their wellbeing regardless of their budget.
National festivals: A celebration of singing
The Project: "Singing Day" festivals across the UK.
The Impact: You catalyse community by bringing the magic of live performance to singers across the UK, culminating in free, live performances.
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The good news is that we have already raised the first $100,000 of our total. And the remaining $150,000 will be match-funded by a generous donor. So, every dollar/pound/euro you donate will be turned into two!
The King’s Singers is one of the best vocal ensembles in the world. And who better to learn from than the best? The Right Time, Right Place project gives magical opportunities to young or amateur singers through two complementary initiatives: attending King’s Singers performances for free, and receiving top-quality coaching for free from the six King’s Singers. These initiatives create the conditions for singers to be inspired and nurtured, no matter their financial situation. We do this through:
Since it was started, the Global Foundation has given away over 5000 free tickets including digital concerts and live concerts, and workshopped over 550 singers in 4 different countries.
If you'd like your choir/ensemble to be considered for a Right Time Right Place workshop or free tickets, please apply here and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
The whole world benefits when new music is created. As well as enriching the world of culture for audiences, new compositions also provide opportunities for performers and - of course - for the composers themselves. Our New Music projects offer inspiration and opportunities for composers by commissioning new music: from leading lights of classical music, through young and under-represented composers, to amateurs who are inspired and encouraged by our ‘New Music Prize’, this project brings beauty into the world. We do this through:
As the world turns digital, the choral world must not be left behind. The possibilities provided by technology can bring beautiful choral music to more and more people, no matter their circumstances. Our digital innovation projects exist to remove boundaries and create accessible, innovative ways to experience and appreciate choral music. We do this through:
Our sing alongs have been viewed over 4 million times.
