Vocal Music Scholars Education Program
Program Highlights
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Open to rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (Fall of 2024)
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Open to singers in all sections
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Highly Selective:
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up to 3 singers per section
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Opportunity to perform with adult singers
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Opportunity to perform with a full orchestra at every concert
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All performances in Montgomery County
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2 Concerts a year
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All singers receive a stipend at the end of the concert season
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Attend weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, Ambler PA.
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Scholars are allowed to miss one rehearsal a month with the exception of concert week
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Audition Requirements
Vocalization: Vocalize to hear both upper and lower range.
Repertoire: Perform one piece of your choosing. Can be an Aria, Art Song, Folk Song, movement from an Oratorio, or a Ballad from the musical theater repertoire. No pop songs or music theater pieces that require belting. No more than 5 mins.
Sight-Reading and ear training: You will be asked to sight-read a piece, up to 10 measures and an ear training exercise.
CLICK HERE to register
Application Deadline: May 24
Once your application is accepted, you will receive an email to schedule your audition time.
Auditions will be held
Tuesday, June 4: 6:30-9:00 pm
Other dates may be available if needed
Location: Calvary Methodist Church, 16 E Park Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
If accepted into the program, singers will be REQUIRED to attend all rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts.
2024-2025 Concert Season:
Festival of Carols: Concert with the MCCO Chorale and Orchestra
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale
Concerts: Saturday December 7th and Sunday, December 8th - 3:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, December 6th - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
First Chorale Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Spring Concert: Concert with the MCCO Chorale and Orchestra
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale
Concert: Sunday, April 6 - 3:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday April 5 9:00n am-12:00 pm
First Chorale Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
New This Season!!
Scholars will have an opportunity to perform in the scholars-only recital at the end of the season, and possibly other performing opportunities throughout the year.