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|  The
Diamond State Chorus Scholarship Program is underwritten by Sweet "P"
Enterprises, Inc. a franchise of Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits.
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2004, with the cooperation of our business sponsor, Popeyes Chicken (Sweet "P"
Enterprises) and Lindenwood University, the Diamond State Chorus was able to acquire
the offers of over $43,000 in scholarship moneys to Arkansas students. This
year we expect even more scholarship money to be available to the cream of the
crop of Arkansas vocal students in their quest for higher education. And
some of these scholarships may be renewed each year. |
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Award:
Available Scholarships include: - The
"Diamond Scholarships"
- Two $1,000 scholarship presented by the Diamond State Chorus, which can be used
at any college.
- ...and
more are being investigated, including at Arkansas schools.
For
the Diamond Scholarships, there are no financial qualifications. A participant
could win this one as well as one of the school scholarships. Applicant’s
information and audition may be shared with college institutions whereas other
scholarship opportunities may be offered from individual schools. The Diamond
Scholarships are college scholarships only and are NOT applicable toward technical
or trade school. Student's college major or minor does not have to be voice
or music, however some course of vocal music study is encouraged. The Diamond
Scholarships are made available regardless of sex, race or religious/non-religious
affiliation. The
individual school scholarship winners will be determined by representatives of
those schools. Their qualifications may be different than those for the
Diamond Scholarships. | |
| Important
Dates: May
1, 2007 -
Due date for receipt of scholarship applications.
May 6, 2007- Auditions,
2pm till 6pm (or earlier if completed), in Little Rock area, location TBA
July 14, 2007- Annual Chorus Show | |
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| Applicant
Eligibility: (1)
Applicant shall NOT be an immediate family member of Diamond State Chorus members. (2)
Applicant must be recommended by his or her high school Vocal Music Director.
More than one recommendation per high school may be made. (3)
Applicant must be a graduating senior attending an Arkansas high school. (4)
The Applicant may be asked to perform vocally in the Diamond State Chorus' Annual
Show June 17, 2006 in North Little Rock and attend appropriate rehearsals for
said performance as determined by the Diamond State Chorus musical director. |
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| Criteria
for Evaluation of Applicants: (1)
Applicant shall submit an application including the student's musical education,
experience, hobbies, interests and musical ambition. Letters of recommendation
are encouraged. (2)
Finalists will be required to audition in person. (3)
Academic promise as reported by teachers will be considered. Restrictions: (1)
Eligibility for the scholarship shall be predicated upon the applicant taking
a minimum of twelve (12) hours of college credit in their first semester.
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| For
More Information: Diamond
State Chorus Vocal Music Scholarship Program
Jim Linsley
1505 Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72202
Email info@DSCscholarship.org
cell 501 416-6528
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| |  Chelsea
Smith , 2006 "Diamond Scholarship" winner. Chelsea
lives in Wynne and is graduating from Wynne High School. She plans to attend Evangel
University in Springfield, Missouri and major in Music Education. She finds that
music helps her express herself which contributed to her involvement in many organizations
and community service projects. Chelsea is the daughter of Dennis and Janet Smith. | |
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| |  Rebecca
Ruth Stanley, 2006 "Diamond Scholarship" winner. Rebecca
lives in Little Rock and is graduating from Mount St. Mary
Academy. She is
planning to attend the University of the Ozarks to pursue a music major and Christian
studies. She believes that music can speak to people and help them in their times
of need. Rebecca is the daughter of Gene and Eleanor Ruth Stanley. | |
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|  Christopher
Straw, 2005 "Diamond Scholarship" winner. Christopher attends Parkvew
Arts Magnet in Little Rock and is active in yearly musicals, PV Praise Choir,
Beta Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and Solo Festival. He has been All Region
and All State choir. Christopher plans to attend Oklahoma City University to study
music and theatre. | |
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|  Lindsey
Wright, 2005 "Diamond Scholarship" winner.
Lindsey attends Centerpoint High School at Glenwood where she is active in choir,
FBLA, FCA, Beta Club, cheerleading, basketball, golf, plus many extracurricular
activities and honors. She is planning to attend Ouachita Baptist University,
majoring in mass communications and political science. | |
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 Rachel
Fruchey, 2004 scholarship winner. She attends Little
Rock Christian, active in Vocal Ensembles, Players Drama Club, Mixed Chorus, National
Beta Club, National Honor Roll and many other activities and honors, and is planning
to attend Ouachita Baptist University.
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|  Levon
Michael Parker, 2003 scholarship winner, from Sylvan
Hills High School, has been a member of the All-Region and All-State Choirs as
well as The Stage Fright Barbershop Quintet, A cappella Choir, Company One Concert
Choir, and the Soundsation Show Choir.
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|  Allison
L. Stanford, 2002 scholarship winner performing on stage at the Diamond State
Chorus' annual show.
Allison's talent was recognized
by Vocal Music Director R. David Langston who chose her to represent Conway High
School. Allison was selected by the Scholarship Committee amid a field of
17 Vocal Music Finalists.
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|  Jessica
Erin Gartman, Sheridan High School, 2001 Scholarship winner. Jessica
subsequently became Miss OBU and was a contender in the Miss Arkansas pageant
for 2003. You can go to http://www.obu.edu/news/story.asp?ID=297
for more information on Jessica Gartman, or go to http://www.obu.edu/news/
and search Jessica Gartman for other related stories.
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