Scholarship
Program
2010 Garden State Chorale
Scholarship
Application Information
Garden State Chorale, Inc. is a singing group with a
history of more than 78 years of performing in various
venues across South Jersey. The group’s annual performances
include holiday concerts in early December, an additional
concert in March showcasing popular music and show tunes,
and a Broadway play or musical revue in early May.
As part of its mission in supporting the future of the
arts, the Garden Stare Chorale awards an annual scholarship
designed to assist a talented student in preparing for a
career in vocal music. The Chorale has been awarding this
scholarship annually since 1965 to students pursuing their
education at schools including Boston College, Temple
University, Westminster, Julliard, and the Curtis School of
Music.
The recipient of this year’s award will be selected in
February 2010. We are pleased to announce that the amount
of the 2010 scholarship is $1,500, half presented during
the spring of 2010, following the selection of the winner,
and the other $750 presented by 12/31/2010.
Eligibility Requirements For The Student:
- High school senior living in Camden County NJ,
Burlington County NJ or Gloucester County, NJ
- High school senior with a record of superior vocal and
academic achievement.
- (Vocal skills are the primary criteria. A statement of
need is not required.)
- A specific plan to further his or her musical education
in college.
- A fully completed application package (enclosed)
submitted by the deadline noted.
The Application Package
Includes:
- Application form -- completed and signed
- A full transcript of the applicant’s grades and
activities
- A letter of recommendation from the school’s
music teacher and, if appropriate, from a private
music teacher with whom the student is studying.
- An audiocassette or CD demonstrating the
applicant’s versatility in various styles. The
tape/CD must have two (2) songs, no longer than 4
minutes each. Suitable accompaniment is recommended
for audition tapes.
Application
Deadline
- Applications, with all the accompanying materials, must
be
received no later than January 31, 2010. Please note: A
fully completed package is required or the applicant cannot
be considered and evaluated.
Applications Should Be Sent
To The Following Address:
Garden State Chorale, Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P O Box 2837
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Should you have any questions regarding the
requirements of the scholarship or other information
about Garden State Chorale, Inc., please contact Susie
Johnson at 856-685-7509 or via the Chorale’s email at
info@GSChorale.org. For a PDF of the instructional letter and
application please click below:
Scholarship
Instructions
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Release Form
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Scholarship
Application
2009
Garden State Chorale
Scholarship Winner
The recipient of this year’s $1,500 Scholarship is MAGGIE
O’NEILL, a member of the 2009 graduating class at Haddonfield
High School in Haddonfield NJ, where Maggie resides with her
parents and siblings. Maggie has enjoyed singing,
performing and participating in the many choral activities
provided at Haddonfield High School for all four years of high
school. Maggie has participated in Concert Choir, Chamber Choir
and Totally Treble. She played the role of the Jester in the
school’s Madrigal Singers production and has been active in the
Drama Club, having roles in Hello, Dolly!, The Sound of Music
and Cabaret. She has been chosen to participate in the OAKE
National Honor Choir and also went to the Rowan University
Young Vocal Scholars Camp. At her church, Christ the King,
Maggie has been a song leader and also a teacher in their
Songfest. Her Vocal teacher at Haddonfield High School, Paula
Meyer, says that she “has depended upon Maggie for her
dedication and enthusiasm as well as her vocal skills. She also
has called upon Maggie for help with French pronunciation for
different types of music. Maggie has anchored any female
section from first soprano to second alto, depending on what
was needed in a particular rehearsal.” Maggie will be attending
Westminster Choir College in the fall to pursue a degree in
Vocal Music Education. By applying the same energy, talent,
organization and skills to her college experiences in academics
and music, Maggie will surely continue to merit attention in
the future. Congratulations, Maggie! We are proud to have you
as our 2009 Scholarship Winner. We wish you great success and
happiness.
