Scholarship Program

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Heritage Chorale Marcie Hartman Mentoring/Scholarship for 2026

Heritage Chorale announces the availability of its Marcie Hartman Mentoring/Scholarship for 2026 for a high school sophomore, junior or senior who currently resides, attends high school, or sings in Oak Park, River Forest, or Forest Park. Second priority extends to students outside this three Village area. Eligible also are home schooled students beginning at age 15 years, who will be deemed sophomores.

 
The student selected will sing with Heritage Chorale and then receive an award of $1,500 for further study in the vocal arts. To qualify, the student must be in good academic standing and be recommended by their high school or youth choral director, voice teacher, or other professional musician familiar with the applicant's singing ability. Finalists will audition for Heritage Chorale’s Artistic Director.

 
Applicants must commit to sing with Heritage Chorale for its spring semester beginning in January 2026 and ending with the spring concert performances on April 11 and 12, 2026. Regular rehearsals are held on Monday evenings. A few supplemental rehearsals may also be scheduled.

 
Eligible applicants will be assessed on the basis of singing experience and quality, considering information included in the application, the recommendation submitted with the application and each finalist's audition. Consideration will also be given to the balance of the Chorale’s voice parts.

Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025. Auditions will be individually scheduled with finalists. Final selection will be made before the beginning of Heritage Chorale’s spring semester in January 2026.

The scholarship award will be made after the candidate’s successful completion of the spring semester with Heritage Chorale in April 2026.

The scholarship payment will be made to the student’s selected college, music school, voice teacher, or other institution or individual providing assurance satisfactory to Heritage Chorale that the award will be used for music study in the vocal arts.

Applications should be submitted to:

                                               Heritage Chorale
                                               2026 Scholarship Program
                                               PO Box 1395
                                               Oak Park, Illinois  60304

or emailed to Geoffrey Roupas. Also, email Geoff with any questions.

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