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Music

Choral Scholars

The University of San Diego Choral Scholars is an auditioned vocal ensemble composed of musically gifted students of high academic caliber. The Scholars are in great demand and maintain a repertoire that includes all periods of music as well as significant multi-cultural/non-western literature. In addition to maintaining an extremely active and demanding domestic performance schedule, The Choral Scholars -combined with the USD Concert Choir- present "Lessons and Carols" a Christmas Choral program with full orchestra that is televised on COX Cable (Channel 4) in December. On the international level, The Choral Scholars are regularly invited to peform throughout Europe -- France (2009), Poland and the Czech Republic (2008), Italy (2007) etc.

In addition to the substantial financial award (applied toward tuition expenses) provided to students selected for one of the 12 highly coveted Choral Scholar positions, recipients are provided with private instruction in voice, advanced choral training, ongoing music theory development and numerous performance opportunities. Choral Scholars serve as soloists and section leaders in the 70-voiced University of San Diego Concert Choir where they provide support preparing major works performed with full orchestra. The University of San Diego provides access to a wide selection of recitals, tours, and other musical productions. Choral Scholar awards are provided for 3 Sopranos, 3 Altos, 3 Tenors, and 3 Basses. In addition, an accompanist and assistant conductor are awarded scholarship funding.

Do you want to be a USD Choral Scholar? Here’s how:

Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are due January 30, 2010. After a preliminary screening, qualified candidates will be invited to audition and/or rehearse with the Choral Scholars. Auditions for 2010-2011 school year will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

For more information about the University of San Diego Choral Scholars, please contact Edwin L. Basilio, Ed.D. at (619) 260-4111 or by e-mail at ebasilio@sandiego.edu.