Scholarship

Step 2: Complete the Application & Submit Video – Due March 18, 2023 – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 25th, 2023!!!

Complete the entire application and submit by Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 11:59 pm. The materials described below are necessary to complete the application. 

Submit Your Video Performance

In YouTube, copy and paste the “SHARE” link for your video into the application form in the “Video URL” question. Make sure your video is set to “unlisted” or “public,” so our judges can view it. We recommend the “unlisted” setting to protect your privacy. 

Include Your Headshot 

We ask that you upload a high-resolution portrait photograph of yourself with your application. Headshots should not exceed a file size of 10 MB. You will need to be logged into a google account to upload this file to your application.

Attach Your Signed Media Release

Please review and complete the Scholarship Media Release Form available. Applicants under the age of 18 must complete this form with a parent or legal guardian. You will need to be logged into a google account to upload this file to your application.

The top applicants in each age category will move on to a Zoom interview on Saturday, April 8th, 2023.

Judging Criteria

All videos will be judged by members of the Sacramento Master Singers using the following criteria:

  1. Appropriateness of song selection
  2. Preparation
  3. Diction and pronunciation
  4. Tone Quality
  5. Intonation
  6. Musicality
  7. Expression, communication
  8. Overall effectiveness of performance