Monmouth Civic Chorus is proud to offer scholarships to vocally talented, college-bound high school seniors. We welcome you to apply and look forward to connecting.
2024 scholarship auditions
This season we have $3400 available for scholarships to the top vocal candidates.
Eligibility
- Candidate must be a resident of State of New Jersey and be a senior in high school.
- Candidate must verify that he/she/they will pursue higher education (in any field) next fall.
Important dates
- Auditions will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the United Methodist Church of Red Bank.
- Applications are due no later than March 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Application
Click here to download an application form. The form lists eligibility requirements as well as the guidelines and procedures for your application and audition.
History
MCC has awarded more than $87,000 to 109 musically talented high-school seniors over 38 years.
The Chorus and the audition judges reserve the right to withhold the scholarship awards if no acceptable candidates perform for them. However, we have been pleased to contribute to the higher education of deserving area students every year since the institution of the scholarship program.
2024 winners
Maria Guerrero, 17, of Little Silver is the first-place winner. Maria attends Red Bank Regional High School. She has appeared in over 38 musical theater productions and is on the original off-Broadway cast recording of CAMP, A New Musical. Maria plans to attend Marymount Manhattan College in the fall.
Olivia Crowe, 17, of Point Pleasant Beach tied for second place. Via is a senior at Point Pleasant Beach High School. She has been performing with Continuo Arts Foundation groups for the past eight years. A singer-songwriter, she released her first album Unfinished in 2023. Via will be attending Berklee College of Music.
Jacob Phelps, 19, of Helmetta tied for second place. Jacob attends the Calais School. A classically-trained baritone, he has performed in Royal Conservatory of Music Celebration of Excellence Recitals at Carnegie Hall and Merkin Hall. Jacob plans to go to St. Joseph’s University.
Bryan Reimertz, 18, of Red Bank is an honorable mention winner. Bryan is a student at Middletown High School North. He has sung in All-Shore Chorus, All-State Chorus, and was recently nominated for a Count Basie Award for his portrayal as Igor in MHSN’s production of Young Frankenstein. Bryan will attend Western Connecticut State University.
Scholarship committee
Claire Harbeck, Chair
Jenni Blumenthal
Gwyneth Hecht
Teri Lindstrom
Peggy Noecker
Clare Resnick