Scholarships

RCS Scholarships

The Reading Choral Society (RCS) continues to provide educational programs that offer talented young people greater musical opportunities, which fosters the education and development of choral music.

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GLORIA SINGERS

Over 100 local parochial school students join RCS singers in this annual Community Outreach event. Click GS INFORMATION for photos and information

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RCS would love to have you join us! Auditions held following a rehearsal. We rehearse every Tuesday September through April from 7pm to 9pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Reading. Contact the RCS office or a member if interested

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Reading Choral Society

One of America's Oldest Choral Groups - Our 144th Year

HANDEL'S MESSIAH - DEC 1st 4PM
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2019-2020 SEASON BROCHURE

BCCF GRANT AWARDS

A big THANK YOU to the Berks County Community Foundation for the following grants:

$5,000 from Berks County Arts Fund of BCCF - for Summer Sing Programs in Berks County Rural Arts Progam
$7,000 from Berks County Arts Fund of BCCF - for the Penn Street Arts Grant Program

RMF GRANT AWARD

Reading Musical Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant for the 2018-19 season for the following programs:

Concert Series
Gloria Singers
Educational Outreach Programs
Community Engagement Programs
Berks Choir Games

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Please make your tax deductible contribution to RCS today!

Your support is appreciated to help keep choral music in our community.
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Awards and Scholarships

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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS JAN 15 - For Both High School and College Applicants

• MVS Awards: Students are nominated by High School Music Director each spring.
• Region V Chorus Members: Berks County students who participated in Region V Chorus (or higher) are honored for their achievements.
• High School Scholarships: Up To Three $500 scholarships to high school seniors who will major in or participate in vocal/choral music in college. Scholarship amounts may vary.
• College Scholarships: Up To Two scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is continuing their study as a vocal/choral major. A $1,000 scholarship award will be given to a vocal/choral music major. A $500 scholarship award will be given to a student participant in a vocal/choral performance ensemble with a minimum of two music courses.

2019 Scholarship Awards

RCS is pleased to announce the following Student Award Winners for 2019

• Kristen Suruskie - attending Lebanon Valley Collete - $1,000 Scholarship
• Hannah Schreffler - Westminster Choir College/Rider University - $1000 Scholarship
• Jocelyn Shank - Attending Penn State University - $1000 Scholarship
• Nathan Sekela - Attending Duquesne University - $1000 Scholarship

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College Scholarship

During the 2019-2020 choral season, RCS will award two scholarships to a collegiate level choral student who is excelling in their training and leadership of the choral arts. A $1,000 scholarship award will be given to a vocal/choral music major. A $500 scholarship award will be given to a student participant in a vocal/choral performance ensemble with a minimum of two music courses. Scholarship recipients must use the award for the continuation of their vocal/choral study. AN AUDITION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.

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High School Scholarships

During the 2019-2020 season, RCS will award three excellent high school vocal/choral students a $500 scholarship toward their first year of college. This scholarship award REQUIRES AN AUDITION

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College Scholarship

High School Scholarships

During the 2019-2020 season, RCS will award three excellent high school vocal/choral students a $500 scholarship toward their first year of college. This scholarship award REQUIRES AN AUDITION

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