Description 
The Choral Scholars ministry offers six $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 in music ministry. In addition, there is both formal and informal opportunities to explore the full meaning of music within the Christian faith.  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 7:00-8:30pm and Sunday morning worship from 10:45am-12:00noon. Also included are the annual fall retreat, Christmas concert, and spring masterwork oncert.  The schedule for the 2009 spring semester begins Wednesday, January 14, 2009 continuing through Sunday, May 17, 2009.  In this period absences from 3 rehearsals and 3 services will be permitted.

Application
· Step One
      Complete Online Application
· Step Two
      Auditions for the 2009 spring semester will be held on the evening of January 12, 2009. 
      An appointment will be made with you upon receipt of your application. Audition require-
      ments include one prepared solo, sight reading and aural evaluation.
· Step Three 
      Positions will be offered on January 13, 2009 and rehearsals begin January 14, 2009.