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.

Applying for the Scholarship:

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:
  1. Application form -- completed and signed
  2. A full transcript of the applicant’s grades and activities
  3. A letter of recommendation from the school’s music teacher and, if appropriate, from a private music teacher with whom the student is studying.
  4. 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.

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                 Image Release Form
Note 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.