Calling all High School and College Singers!
Join Quintessence Summer Choral Scholars
July 22-30th, 2023
Be a Choral Scholar!Get the opportunity to sing in a chamber chorus with other high school and college singers!
You'll also join the larger festival chorus for a week of singing, featuring the Brahms’ Requiem!
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Please review all the details about eligibility and applications below before applying.
Choral Scholar FAQs
Who is eligible?
- High school singers who have completed grade ten through twelve.
- College singers currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree, or who have recently graduated.
- Strong preference will be given to those who participate in school choruses, as teacher recommendations figure greatly in the selection process.
How many spots are available?
- Eight high school scholars will be accepted: two sopranos, two altos, two tenors, and two basses.
- Eight college scholars will be accepted: two sopranos, two altos, two tenors, and two basses.
What does being a Choral Scholar involve?
- High school and college Scholars will participate in the large festival chorus, preparing and performing Brahms’ Requiem.
- Together with the other scholars, they will also form a Scholars Chorus, which will rehearse and perform other repertoire during the course of the week.
- Choral Scholars must participate in all scheduled rehearsals during the festival week in order to perform in the concert and receive their stipend.
- High school and college scholars will receive free registration to the choral festival, and a stipend of $100 (payable the day of the concert).
- Choral Scholars must
- come to the first rehearsal with music already learned.
- Choral Scholars may
- participate in all of the extra educational sessions during the course of the festival.
What's the schedule?
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Friday, July 21
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Where are the Festival rehearsals and concert held?
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All events will be held at
St. John’s United Methodist Church 2626 Arizona Street NE Albuquerque, NM |
How to Apply FAQ
When are applications due?
- Applications are due no later than May 31.
When will I hear if I'm accepted?
- You will be notified by email no later than June 10.
How do I apply?
- You must apply by filling out the application form (linked below), and include a link to a YouTube audition video and a teacher recommendation.
- There is a nonrefundable $30 application fee. If you are not selected to be a scholar, you will receive a free registration to participate in the festival, and we hope you'll sing with the larger festival chorus.
What should I include in my audition video?
- First, tell us your name, age, and where you are in school.
- Then, sing one or two selections that show off your range and tone. (One is fine; there's no obligation to sing two, but it's OK if you do.)
- Selections can be accompanied or a cappella. Either is fine.
- Please upload video to YouTube. (We recommend classifying it as "unlisted.") Then, include the link to the video in the appropriate line on your application form.
We hope you'll sing with us!
