High School Vocal Scholarship
Madrigal Chorale is pleased to announce its 30th Annual Vocal Scholarship Competition. This unique opportunity allows for aspiring and talented young vocalists to earn scholarship money toward their educational studies.
Eligible students must submit a vocal recording of their selected pieces for judging. Finalists chosen will be invited to participate in Madrigal Chorale’s Spring Concert which will take place May 17, 2025 at Clarkston United Methodist Church located at 6600 Waldron Rd., Village of Clarkston, MI. There will be first, second and third placeawards presented at this competition.
Interested students should submit a video recording by the deadline listed below.
Submissions must include:
A video recording of two solo selections
Scanned copies of the music for adjudication purposes
A completed registration form
Please also note:
Selections should be from the classical art song/aria repertoire
Musical Theatre or Popular songs are discouraged
Selections may be recorded using either live accompaniment or a pre-recorded piano track
Submissions must be uploaded on or before April 27, 2025 to the following link (click, or cut/paste into your browser): https://www.dropbox.com/request/SCwPEDhLMxL8uDlba38i. Finalists will be notified by May 4, 2025. Please note that the concert will be recorded and portions may be used by Madrigal Chorale.
Enclosed are the qualifications, rules, and application form. We invite and request your help in promoting this competition to qualified high school vocalists. Qualified vocalists include all high school students in good academic standing that attend a high school in Michigan. Please make copies of, or forward, the enclosed materials and distribute them to any interested student.
Questions may be directed to John Niesen: madrigalchoralescholarship@gmail.com
Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipients:
First Prize: $600 Bella Hoover, Stoney Creek High School
Second Prize: $300 Emmanuel Morgan, Pioneer High School
Third Prize: $200 Izabella Houchins, Novi High School
Left: Izabella Houchins Right: Emmanuel Morgan