Choral Scholars
Description
The Choral Scholars ministry offers eight $2000 ($1000 per semester) scholarship positions to area college students for the academic year. The positions allow students the experience of singing with an accomplished church choir, hopefully fostering a lifelong involvement with church music. Choral Scholars are encouraged to be active in the college ministry of the church, enjoying the support of a "home away from home" church family.
Requirements
Choral Scholars must be actively enrolled in a degree program at an area college or university. Participation requires full membership in the Adult Choir of First Baptist Church which includes a weekly rehearsal on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and Sunday morning worship from 10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon. Also included are the annual fall retreat, Christmas concert, and spring masterwork concert. The schedule for the 2010-2011 academic year begins Wednesday, September 8, 2010, continuing through Sunday, December 19, then resumes Wednesday, January 12, 2011, continuing through Sunday, May 15, 2011. In this period absences from 6 rehearsals and 6 services will be permitted. Payments of the scholarship will be made directly to the educational institution following each semester's participation.
Application Process (deadline is August 30, 2010)
· Step One
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Download brochure, fill out application and mail or fax to:
First Baptist Church, Attn: Choral Scholars
5 Oak Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Fax: 828.254-2302
· Step Two
Auditions for the 2010-2011 year will be held on the evenings of August 31 and September 1, 2010.
An appointment will be made with you upon receipt of your application.
Audition requirements include one prepared solo, sight reading and aural evaluation.
· Step Three
Positions will be offered on September 3, 2010 and rehearsals begin September 8, 2010.
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