Description
The Choral Scholars ministry offers two $2000 (yearly) scholarship positions to two UGA students for the 2011-2012 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 are 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 UGA. Participation requires full membership in the Sanctuary 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 noon. Additional activities include two seasonal concerts (December and April). The schedule for the 2011-2012 year begins Wednesday, September 7 continuing through Sunday, December 18, 2011, and resumes Wednesday, January 4 continuing through Sunday, May 20, 2012. In this period absences from 6 rehearsals and 6 services will be permitted.
Application
Complete application
An audition will be scheduled with you upon receipt of your application. Audition requirements include one prepared solo, sight reading and aural evaluation.
Positions will be offered by September 5 and acceptance deadline is September 6.
Contract Highlights
The First Baptist Church of Athens, Georgia would agree to pay a scholarship in the amount of $2000 to UGA on behalf of the student for the academic year. The scholarship would be paid in two $1000 installments at the end of each semester, following the completion by the student of the stated duties.
Download the Choral Scholar Brochure
Fill out the Application
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