Hickory Tree Accepting Scholarship Applications

Hickory Tree Chorus has music scholarship
by Independent Press
Thursday February 26, 2009, 6:49 PM

NEW PROVIDENCE -- The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International accepts applications for its annual scholarship.

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a musically talented young woman who is interested in pursuing a career in music. The chorus has been awarding annual scholarships for more than 20 years to high school students.

Qualified high school senior girls with good academic records and exceptional talent in vocal music are encouraged to apply for this year's scholarship. Students should also have applied for acceptance into a music program at a college or university. Applicants must submit an audio-tape or CD of a short performance demonstrating their particular talent. Tapes or CDs may include accompaniment, as needed. Completed applications and audio-tapes or CDs must be received by April 24.

High school guidance departments in more than 50 communities have information and applications for this scholarship, or download the application from hickorytreechorus.org. Applicants will be notified of the results during the week of May 18.

For information call 908-879-2989, or email lynnmacbeth@comcast.net.
Hickory Tree Chorus rehearses and welcomes guests at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at 570 Central Ave. in New Providence. Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances.