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 $500 first, $300 second and $200 third place awards 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