The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS), under the direction of Dr. William Jon Gray, will hold its 22nd annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors. Two scholarships will be awarded along with the opportunity to perform in an upcoming BHOS concert June 9, 2019. 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 mailing it to the address below.
Susanne Margono
187 Grand Avenue,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-0402
susannemargono@gmail.com
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1, 2019.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Calvary Episcopal Church, 85 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027, from 1 to 4 PM.
The winners will be announced at a reception immediately following the competition.
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.
Award Winners
| Phoebe Reuther 2018 Nicholas Conti 2018 Alicia Esposito 2017 Marissa Scotti 2017 Kaeli Heffner 2016 Marissa Scotti 2016 Emily Martin 2015 Jacob O’Shea 2015 Ashley Marie Rickson 2014 Nicole Rizzo 2014 Joseph Davila 2013 Lauren Silberstein 2013 Rebecca Iris Rogers 2012 Alexandra Rizzo 2012 | Dan Lyng 2011 Kara Cregin 2011 Margaret VanNorden 2010 John Leighton 2010 Margaret Flanigan 2009 Sean Teeter 2009 Rhiannon LaCrosse 2008 Siddharth Dubey 2008 Laura MacAvoy 2007 Alexander Turpin 2007 Emily Foster 2006 Leila Gheiter 2006 Trevor Strader 2005 Mary Kate vom Lehn 2005 | Elizabeth Picker 2004 Jesse Conti 2004 Peter Marler 2003 Julie Norman 2003 Emalie Savoy 2002 Hannah Lewis 2002 Julie Giguere 2001 Joanna Koslowsky 2001 Laura Puzio 2000 Patrice Godshalk 2000 McCaela Curran 1999 Laura Longe 1999 John Bragle 1998 Rebecca Minor 1998 |
Click here to read about our previous Vocal Scholarship Award winners.