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The author talks about the low number of foreign students taking organ scholarships in Great Britain. According to the author, skills demanded of an organ scholar are different from those required of an organ major at a conservatory. The author also features American Parker Ramsay, the Junior Organ Scholar of King's College in Cambridge, England.

The author discusses her task of shortlisting and interviewing potential cathedral organ scholars. Topics covered include the various types of cathedral organist positions available in Great Britain, the types of skills required by those who hold them, and tips for people considering applying for a cathedral job.

The article focuses on the application for Choral Scholarships in Cambridge, England. Annually, approximately 200 applicants compete for at least six vacancies in each choir in Great Britain. Each applicants are asked to perform vocal exercises, sing a solo piece and endure sight-reading and aural tests. The author reveals that the ability to sing is irrelevant if the applicant do not have the appropriate academic standard to study at Cambridge.

The article discusses the educational and work opportunities in Great Britain for foreign organists. Organ scholarships are available at a number of universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, each offering about 15 awards per year, and information about the scholarship application can be obtained from the university Web site. Most of the cathedrals in Great Britain offer one-year organ scholarships and information for which could be obtained from the British weekly newspaper "Church Times."