CHURCH OF THE CROSSROADS
¯CHOIR MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS¯
Ph: (808) 949-2220; FAX (808) 943-6719
email address: ccrhi@hawaii.rr.com
website: churchofthecrossroadshawaii.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
These scholarships were created to honor and to carry on the work of persons who have enriched our worship and nourished our community through the gifts of their music.
Applications for auditions are available at the church office and at the University of Hawai`i/Mānoa Music Department office. Auditions are usually held in early September of each year, and can be scheduled with the Minister of Music. Scholarship applicants from diverse religious backgrounds are welcome. Membership in this or another church is not required.
¯PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS
1. The scholarships help voice students further their music education.
2. The scholarships give voice students extra opportunities to sing in public, both as soloists and as participants in ensembles.
3. Scholarship recipients give musical leadership to the choir. This results in faster musical preparation, and greater flexibility in repertoire.
4. Music scholars provide the church community tangible returns for its monetary support of the scholarship program.
¯REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATES
1. Candidates must enroll in private voice study for the duration of the scholarship, whether or not the applicant is a student.
2. Candidate must demonstrate good vocal ability.
3. Candidate must demonstrate good music reading ability and have some knowledge of music theory.
4. Candidates must provide references attesting to musical knowledge, vocal ability, experience and personal qualities.
¯RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
1. Recipients must be prompt to all rehearsals and services.
a) Sunday
Service: Arrive by
b) Rehearsals: Wednesday from
the Wednesday rehearsals. Recipients will be asked to stay
past
c) The choir year is from September to mid-June.
2. Recipients must offer help and musical support to the members of their respective voice sections.
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3. Recipients must sing or play at least two solos, duets, etc. during the choir year; additional solos are encouraged. One month after receiving the scholarships, recipients must choose three works and present them to the director, who will make the final choice depending on the theme of the
upcoming worship services. Please ask for help for information on the church year/seasons/themes. We have a collection of soloists books/guides
for your use; also ask your voice teacher for suggestions.
4. Recipients must make reasonable efforts to obtain substitutes of similar qualifications in case of anticipated absences. Participation of substitutes is coordinated as early as possible with the director. Substitution must be kept to a minimum. (We’ll help you find a sub if requested).
5. Recipients are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in the areas of promptness, attendance and attitude. Singers are
encouraged to discuss any concerns that may arise relating to the scholarships with the director or a scholarship committee member.
¯SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
1. Auditions generally occur early in September, but may occur any time to fill a vacancy. Auditions are scheduled with the director and scholarship
committee. This committee is composed of the director and several others involved in music at the church.
2. Components of the Audition:
a) Interview: The scholarship committee schedules an informal interview with applicants at the beginning of the audition.
b) Prepared solos: Sing one religious “classical” (or an operatic aria) and religious “folk”-type solo, both preferably from memory.
Although it is recommended that the applicant prepare with an accompanist who can attend the audition, a church accompanist
can be provided for the audition. Please make arrangements for the accompanist as soon as possible by contacting the director.
c) Sightsinging: Sections from a hymn or a choral octavo score (from easy to moderate difficulty) are chosen at the audition to test
sight-reading skills.
d) Optional Instrumental solo: Instrumental ability is welcomed whether as a solo or as accompaniment. Applicants may accompany
themselves. Applicants may schedule a ‘practice try-out’ with the director before the actual audition.
3. Unsuccessful applicants are invited to re-audition any time
after a scholarship position becomes vacant. All applicants will be advised of
audition results.
¯PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Scholarships are awarded for a choir year (September to mid-June). In order to assist as many students as practical, scholarships are usually
limited to two consecutive years per recipient.
2. Recipients wanting to reapply for a continuation of their scholarship into the second year need not go through the formal audition process. They may be asked to fill out a new application and may have a second interview if the scholarship committee desires.
3. The monetary worth of each scholarship is at least $1,000 per year ($500 per semester). This amount may increase depending on the number of special church events in which the choir participates. (cont.)
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Recipients are also compensated each time they participate with the choir beyond the regular Wednesday rehearsal and Sunday service, and the total amount received usually exceeds the announced value of the award.
These events occur six or seven times per year and include the annual fall Choir Retreat,
Christmas Eve, our Epiphany Service of Light and Martin Luther King Celebration in January, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Occasionally,
the choir is asked to offer gifts of music at church member’s weddings or memorial services. All events are announced as far in advance as possible
and it is hoped that scholarship holders will be able to participate. If there are conflicts in scheduling, these may be worked out ahead of time.
Choir scholars are featured in the FUNd-raising concert, A Gift of Love, given every other year in early May, and contributions received help
fund the choir scholarships.
4. An initial stipend of $100 is paid at the beginning of each semester to help recipients with “start up” expenses such as lesson fees, music scores, etc.
The balance of the scholarship is paid monthly. These award checks must be used during the period the scholarship is held and for the following
purposes:
(in order of
preference)
a) voice lesson expenses (includes teacher, accompanist, music books, supportive recordings, etc.)
b) vocal coaching expenses (teacher, supportive items)
c) instrumental lessons or coaching to enhance vocal/musical development.
5. Reasonable use of the church facilities (piano, organ, rooms) may be scheduled when they are available, by contacting the church office. An
accompanist can be provided free of charge to recipients preparing solos, etc. for worship services and other events.
¯SUMMARY OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
¯financial support for voice study
¯work with an experienced director
¯sing with a caring and vital group of people
¯repertoire building — classical to present-day
¯church parking permit (walking distance to UH/M)
¯opportunities for solo/duet/small ensemble singing
¯share your talent and knowledge of music with others
¯use of church facilities . . . (piano, organ, practice rooms)
For more information contact the church office (808/949-2220) or the Minister of Music, Don Conover (808/256-7212); e-mail address <donconoverhawaii@earthlink.net>
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