Participants. Schola Cantorum has conducted its annual summer workshop since 1982 with several aims in mind, one of which is to introduce singers to early music. Participants, ranging in age from teenagers to retirees, come from the surrounding community as well as from throughout the Northeast and from locations as distant as St. Louis. Most of Schola's regular season singers participate. Participants must be able to sing in time and in tune from a score.

Venue and schedule. For the past two summers the workshop has taken place at Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, New York. Our warmest thanks to the rector and vestry of Trinity. The weekend workshop generally begins at 2 pm on Thursday, with two sessions on Thursday, three on Friday, two on Saturday, a pot-luck supper on Saturday evening, singing as guest choir for Trinity's Sunday morning service, a session Sunday afternoon, and a recital open to the public on Sunday evening.

Repertoire.The program and director for the 2011 workshop are yet to be announced. The program for the 2010 workshop, conducted by Dr. Kristina Boerger, was de Victoria's Missa a 4 and two choral songs of Guillaume DuFay.

Tuition. Tuition for 2010 was $165.

Housing and meals. Housing and meals are on your own. A list of nearby hostelries appears below. The workshop tends to be hard-working but convivial, with the natives guiding the visitors to convenient and inexpensive local eating places.

Scholarship aid. Each year, Schola awards a full scholarship to the workshop -- the Kenneth Bruce Memorial Scholarship -- to one or more young singers. Any high school or college student may apply. For information concerning the scholarship, see below, or contact the workshop coordinator, Eileen Allen:

Eileen Allen
PO Box 206
Pompey, NY 13138
315-677-9945 (evenings/weekends)
eejallen@gmail.com

Registration

Eileen Allen,
PO Box 206,
Pompey, NY 13138

E-mail: eejallen@gmail.com

Phone: 315-677-9945 (evenings/weekends)

Name:__________________________

Address:_________________________

City, State, ZIP: ____________________

Phone (home): _______________________

(work): _______________________

Email: ________________________

Singing part (S/A/T/B?) _____________

Are there any portions of the workshop which you will be unable to attend? If so, which?

_______________________________________________

More detailed information on program, possible additional rehearsals, and copies of the music will be sent out to all participants.

NOTE: Many of you have requested electronic delivery of the music for the workshop. Unfortunately, early music does not always scan well, requiring many more hours to prepare a packet than copying and mailing takes.

Kenneth Bruce Memorial Scholarship
Information

Scholarships are available to anyone age 14 through undergraduate college level. High school students should have attained at least Level 5 in NYSSMA solos. The application process includes a teacher's recommendation and a short student questionnaire. After the committee has reviewed the application, an audition will be scheduled. Applications should be submitted by May 31, with auditions held in mid-June. Late applications may be considered if space is available.

Application forms should be sent to:

Eileen Allen
PO Box 206
Pompey, NY 13138

E-mail submission is also acceptable: eejallen@gmail.com

Kenneth Bruce Scholarship
Student application

Student Form
To be included with teacher's recommendation

Name

Address

Phone

E-mail

School or College

Year in School

Date of Birth

Singing part (circle) S1 S2 A1 A2 T1 T2 B1 B2

Singing Experience

Current musical activities

Why are you interested in participating in the Schola Cantorum workshop?

Would scholarship funds be crucial in determining your ability to attend this workshop? (Regular workshop fee is $145)

Kenneth Bruce Scholarship
Teacher Recommendation

Name of applicant

How long have you known the applicant and in what context?

Please evaluate the student's ability as compared with others of the same age and experience:

1: Poor 2: Below Average 3: Average 4: Above Average 5: Excellent

Pitch control 1 2 3 4 5

Rhythm 1 2 3 4 5

Clarity of Tone 1 2 3 4 5

Sightreading 1 2 3 4 5

Expressiveness 1 2 3 4 5

Motivation 1 2 3 4 5

Interest/Curiosity 1 2 3 4 5

Please add any comments that may provide a fuller picture of the student's ability, skills, and interests.

Your Name

Position

Phone Number

Accomodations

Price is for a double, but this price information may not be up-to-date.
Each except the Danboise has a website.
Call the hotel for price confirmation and details.
Early reservations are a good idea.

Each of the following is local, within four miles of Trinity Church:

EconoLodge - 315-446-3300 ; 3400 Erie Blvd East ; $89/night (avg over 4 nights)
Beard Morgan House (B&B) - 315-637-4234 ; 126 East Genesee St, Fayetteville ; $89
Craftsman Inn - 315-637-8000 ; 7300 East Genesee St, Fayetteville $150
Danboise Budget Motel - 315-446-1910 ; 6864 E Genesee St, Fayetteville ; $69 (not reviewed - in existence many years)

The following are upscale hotels on the east side of downtown Syracuse, a scenic six miles from Trinity:

Genesee Grande 1-800-365-4663 1060 E. Genesee St, Syracuse $178
Renaissance (Marriott) 1-888-236-2427; 315-479-7000 ; 701 E. Genesee St, Syracuse ; $179

The following are at Carrier Circle, near a New York Thruway interchange, about 7.5 miles from Trinity:

Comfort Inn Carrier Circle - 315-437-0222 ; $96
Quality Inn - 315-432-9333 ; $110
Red Roof Inn - 315-437-3309 ; $79