Scholarships

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Young Artists Award Competition
 

Cash Scholarships

ECB sponsors an annual scholarship competition to promote the musical development of students ages 13 - 18, who reside in Alameda or Contra Costa counties. A total of over $3,600 was disbursed in the 2011 competition.

Contestants audition before a panel of adjudicators and perform works from three different time periods. Students compete in either the junior division (ages 13 - 15) or senior division (ages 16 - 18).

Winners receive cash scholarships and perform for ECB at the winners' concert in May.

 



2011 Winners

scholarship image photo Contact Nora Adachi, Scholarship Chair, for more information

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2012 Competition Details

Application Deadline (postmark): March 23rd
Competition at the Hillside Club: April 26th
Winners' Concert & Awards Ceremony: May 21st

Rules and Requirements:

  • Entrant must be a resident of Alameda or Contra Costa County
  • Winners must perform at the Winners Concert in order to receive their award
  • Two of the three works must be performed from memory
  • Singers are encouraged to sing in more than one language
  • Two divisions: Junior (age 13 - 15) and Senior (age 16 - 18) as of April 26th, 2012. (Previous First Prize Winners are not eligible in the same division)
  • One work from each of the following periods must be included:
    1. Baroque or Classical
    2. Romantic or Impressionistic
    3. 20th century/Contemporary or an original composition
  • Entrant must furnish his/her own accompanist
  • Entrant must furnish one copy of the music to the judges (including for an original composition)
  • Entrant must submit $25 application fee with the application form by the application deadline, March 23rd, 2012 ($5 application fee is available to participants from low-income families)
  • The decision of the judges is final

For more information, contact Nora Adachi or call (510) 215-1549.