High School Vocal Music Scholarships

Students – Bay Area Chorus Vocal Scholarships

The Bay Area High School Vocal Scholarship Programs were established for the purpose of providing scholarships to deserving high school seniors who are planning to pursue advanced studies in choral music at an accredited college or university. Two scholarships in the amount of $1000 are currently available: the Priscilla Ennis Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Scholarship, and the Elizabeth Dennard Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Educator Scholarship.

The Priscilla Ennis Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Scholarship

The Priscilla Ennis Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior planning to major in vocal performance or choral music education at an accredited university or college. Applicants shall be judged based upon their musical accomplishments and service to their choral department (20% weighting), and their audition performance (80% weighting). Verification of enrollment as a vocal performance or education major will be necessary before the funds are disbursed to the winner’s educational institute of choice. The Bay Area Chorus Priscilla Ennis Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Scholarship is generously underwritten by Priscilla Ennis (Re/Max Space Center).

The Elizabeth Dennard Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Educator Scholarship

The Elizabeth Dennard Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Education Scholarship will be awarded to a student planning to major in choral music education at an accredited university or college. Applicants shall be judged based upon their musical accomplishments and service to their choral department (20% weighting), their audition performance (70% weighting) and a 150 word essay entitled "Why I Want to be a Music Teacher" (10% weighting). Verification of enrollment as a music education major will be necessary before the funds are disbursed to the scholarship winner’s educational institute of choice. The Elizabeth Dennard Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Educator Scholarship is generously underwritten by Dr. Elizabeth Dennard (Bright Futures Consulting).

Application Qualifications

Students enrolled in choir in the following Houston Area school districts are eligible to apply for a BAC vocal scholarship: Clear Creek, Friendswood, Dickinson, Texas City, Pearland, La Porte, Deer Park, Pasadena, Galena Park, Alvin, Santa Fe, Channelview, and Goose Creek Independent School Districts.

In order to audition, scholarship applicants must satisfy the following criteria and submit by January 20, 2012:

• I. Provide a recommendation from their high school choral director.
• II. Submit a completed application specifying their intention to apply for either the Dennard or the Ennis Scholarship.
• IIa. Applicants for the Elizabeth Dennard Bay Area Chorus High School Vocal Music Education Scholarship must also submit a 150 word essay entitled: “Why I Want to Be a Music Teacher”.
• III. Submit a transcript from the High School you are attending.
• IV. Submit Form with Concert song and Bio information from the Applicant.

Scholarship Application Instructions

Interested students should mail a completed application form, official transcript and letter of recommendation from his/her choral director. Requested material must be postmarked by Friday, January 20, 2012 to be eligible.

Scholarship Audition Details: Announcing New Format in 2012 - Live Auditions!!!

BAC High School Vocal Music Scholarship Concert, Competition & Awards Featuring Soloists and the Bay Area Women's Chorus

A concert featuring adjudicated performances of scholarship applicants will be presented on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay (MAP). Each applicant will perform two classical vocal solos of his/her choosing and must supply an accompanist. The solos should be of contrasting style to give the judges a better picture of the applicant’s abilities. While an independent panel of three judges are evaluating the auditions, application information and essays (for the Elizabeth Dennard Scholarship), the Bay Area Women’s Chorus will perform. Complete the Concert Information form (Part IV) that is in the Application package.

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