Upon its inception, Schola Cantorum on Hudson instituted the Choral Scholar Program to give a special head start, by way of expanded experience and training, to a selected high school singer who is strongly considering music as a vocation. High school sophomores and juniors recommended by their high school, church, or private music teacher are invited to apply for audition in April of each year. (A student could potentially hold a choral scholarship for his or her last two years in high school.)

Schola sponsors one or two successful candidates each year with a singing membership, free music (theirs to keep), training in sight reading, and partial scholarship for private voice lessons. Scholars will be provided with appropriate letters of recommendation, etc., to facilitate scholarship acquisition from and acceptance into a fine conservatory or university music program.

A Choral Scholar audition is highly selective and is based on a combination of audition (including a prepared song, sight reading, and ear testing) and interview with the Artistic Director, musical experience, and recommendations. Basic application information and forms are available by clicking here. Please contact the Education Coordinator.

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