Vocal Scholarship Competition

The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS), under the direction of Dr. William Jon Gray, will hold its 24th annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors.  Two scholarships will be awarded.  The first-place winner will receive a $1500 scholarship and the second place winner will receive a $1000 scholarship.  Applicants need not be planning a career in music, but the scholarships are intended to facilitate the continued study of singing in college. The two winners shall provide the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society the address of the college or university program to which they have been accepted.  The scholarships will be forwarded, in their names, directly to the institutions.

To be eligible, all candidates must complete an application form by downloading the form and submit by mail or email to the address below.

Susanne Margono
187 Grand Avenue,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-0402
susannemargono@gmail.com

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 14, 2021.

Auditions will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 from 3 to 5 PM.

Two works are to be prepared: one from the current NYSSMA Manual levels 4, 5, or 6; the other of the student’s choosing.  Applicants must provide their own accompanist.  Taped accompaniments are not allowed.

For further information, please contact Mrs. Margono at the address listed above.

Read Saratogian article about the BHOS Vocal Scholarship Competition.

Click here to read about our previous Vocal Scholarship Award winners.