The Stanley Curtis Memorial Scholarship
The Warwick Valley Chorale is honored to announce the Stanley Curtis Memorial Scholarship for students aspiring to major in vocal studies at the college level. Applicants must be no older than 23 as of January 1, 2025, residents of Orange County, New York, or attending high school or college in Orange County, New York. They must also be applying to a school that offers a major in vocal studies.
In addition to completing an application which can be found in the box below, the applicant is required to submit a one-page essay. This essay should include:
• Explanation of your goals
• Reasons for applying
• School(s) of choice
• Any other information you would like to share
Please submit your application by midnight on March 10, 2025 to the Warwick Valley Chorale at P.O. Box 1309, Warwick, NY 10990 or to this email address:
curtis_scholarship@warwickvalleychorale.org.
Participants should be prepared to sing three art songs or arias in the original language, lasting no more than 15 minutes, with piano accompaniment. It is preferred that the applicant provides his or her own accompanist, but one may be provided if advance notice and piano music are given. Auditions will be held at the Warwick Reformed Church, 16 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY on a date to be announced.
The first and second place winners will receive $1,500 and $1,000, respectively, and will be asked to perform at one or more of the Warwick Valley Chorale concerts.
Click here to view a memorial and tribute to Stanley Curtis.