Choral Scholar Program

This summer, be part of an elite, auditioned group of 32 high school and college singers, working alongside professional singers from the VOCES8 US Scholars Program! The Choral Scholars Program is part of our annual Summer Choral Festival, which will be held from
July 11 - July 18, 2026.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Singers who have completed 9th grade through a senior in college, or who have just graduated from college this term.

Strong preference will be given to those who participate in school choral ensembles, as teacher recommendations figure greatly in the selection process.

HOW MANY SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE?
Up to twelve high school scholars and twelve college scholars will be accepted, balanced among soprano, alto, tenors, and basses.

WHAT DOES BEING A CHORAL SCHOLAR INVOLVE?
Choral Scholars will :

  • Participate in the large festival chorus, preparing and performing this summer’s major work.

  • Form a Scholars Chamber Chorus, which will rehearse and perform other repertoire during the course of the week.  

  • Participate in all scheduled rehearsals during the festival week.

  • Receive free registration to the festival.

Choral Scholars MUST: 

  • Come to the first rehearsal with music already learned. 

  • Attend ALL scholar and festival chorus rehearsals during the course of the week. 

Choral Scholars may:

  • Participate in all of the extra educational sessions during the course of the festival.

How Do I Apply?

MAKE AN AUDITION VIDEO

  • Record an audition video including your name, age, and where you are in school. 

  • Include 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.

  • Upload the video to YouTube. (We recommend classifying it as "unlisted.") Then, include the link to the video in the appropriate line on your application form.

FILL OUT THE FORM

  • Click the Apply Now button to fill out the form. Include a link to a YouTube audition video and a teacher recommendation. 

  • There is a nonrefundable $25 application fee. If you are not selected to be a  scholar, you will receive a discounted registration to the festival, and we hope you’ll participate in the festival chorus.

  • DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 15, 2026