The CCCS is honoured to sponsor an annual Merit Award of $2,000 to support a student entering or already studying music full time at a post-secondary level. This includes Grade 12 graduates beginning full-time music studies at a college, university or recognized music institute program as well as students who have completed undergraduate studies and are continuing full-time musical studies at the post-graduate level at university.
The Merit Award competition is open to previous CCCS Merit Award applicants and recipients and both Canadian citizens and landed immigrants are welcome to apply. This year’s application deadline is April 23, 2023 for studies beginning that same year.
Each year’s Merit Award winner is required to perform as a guest artist at the CCCS annual spring concert performances and attend the respective dress rehearsal(s) the school year during which they win their award. They are also required to present the Merit Award to the subsequent winner at the following annual spring concert series.
For questions after reviewing the following application requirements please contact email: mia@cccschoir.com
Application Requirements and Process
Applicants must prepare three selections for audition: one classical piece, one piece of Croatian music and a third piece of their own choice. Applicants must bring their own instrument(s) to in-person auditions, including a keyboard.
Applicants studying various musical instruments may audition two instruments of their choice and must perform two pieces for each instrument. For example, two selections for voice and two selections for piano. One selection of the four auditioned must be from the Croatian repertoire. Applicants must bring their own instruments to in-person auditions.
Memorization is compulsory for all pieces auditioned. One copy of each audition piece must be brought to be shared with judges.
Accompanist
Applicants must supply their own accompanist if one is needed.
