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Scholarships
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OrganThe St Stephen’s Organ Scholarship offers an unparalleled opportunity for a talented young organist to develop their performance skills significantly during the period of their academic studies. St Stephen’s Uniting Church contains one of the finest organs in Sydney, providing a superb facility for public performances; and there are many opportunities for the Organ Scholar to develop a reputation as a performer of distinction.
The Organ Scholar's duties include acting as an Assistant Organist to a full-time professional Director of Music - accompanying the choir in regular services, concerts, and professional engagements. The Organ Scholar receives a financial award each year. In addition to this stipend, there may be other opportunities and benefits available. Past Organ Scholars have gone on to further studies in Europe and Australia, and to professional careers in Sydney and elsewhere. It is expected that applicants for this scholarship will be students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will have an excellent academic record. Applicants are expected to provide a Resume, complete an audition with the St Stephen’s Director of Music and be interviewed by the Minister at St Stephen’s. |
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VocalThe St Stephen’s Vocal Scholarships provide opportunities for exceptional young vocal performers to develop their performance skills during their time of academic studies. Four scholarships are provided each year for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass singers.
The Vocal Scholars’ duties include accompanying the St Stephen’s Uniting Church Choir in regular services, concerts, and professional engagements. The Church Choir is a highly esteemed choir of professional and volunteer choristers; and opportunities abound for solo performances, small ensemble singing as well as participation in larger choral works. Vocal Scholars are assisted to develop their reputations as extraordinary and versatile performers. The Organ Scholar receives a financial award each year. In addition to this stipend, there may be other opportunities and benefits available. Past Vocal Scholars have gone on to further studies in Europe and Australia, and to professional careers as recitalists and operatic performers in Sydney and elsewhere. It is expected that applicants for this scholarship will be students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will have an excellent academic record. Applicants are expected to provide a Resume, complete an audition with the St Stephen’s Director of Music and be interviewed by the Minister at St Stephen’s. |
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Applying for a ScholarshipScholarships are awarded periodically through the year. Applicants must be students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Applications can be made by contacting the Director of Music by email markquarmby@me.com. Applicants should expect to provide their Resume, complete an audition with the Director of Music, and be interviewed by the Minister of St Stephen's Uniting Church. |