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.
2023 winners
Piper Doherty, 17, of Howell is the first-place winner. Piper attends Freehold Township High School. She has been active in singing ensembles and musical theater and was a member of All Shore Chorus from 2019-2023. Piper plans to attend Montclair State University.
Samuel Cusson, 18, of Middletown is the second-place winner. Sam attends Middletown High School North. He has performed in school choirs, All Shore Chorus and several musical theatre productions. In 2022, he won a Basie Award and a Perry Award. Sam will be attending NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Patrick Jordan Calderon, 17, of Boonton tied for third place. Jordan attends Morris Knolls High School. He has performed in shows and All State Chorus. In 2022, he won first place in a National Association of Teachers of Singing competition. Jordan will be attending Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.
Samantha Yannarelli, 17, of Atlantic Highlands tied for third place. Samantha attended Mater Dei High School prior to transferring to St. John Vianney High School for her senior year. She has won two Basies and several songwriting awards. Samantha will be attending Berklee College of Music.
Scholarship committee
Claire Harbeck, Chair
Jenni Blumenthal
Gwyneth Hecht
Teri Lindstrom
Peggy Noecker
Clare Resnick