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FELLOWSHIPS and SCHOLARSHIPS
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At the Young Artist Level:​
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MARIAN D. RATLEDGE VOICE FELLOWSHIP
We proudly announce a full-tuition fellowship.
•Age limit: 40 years of age
•An undergraduate degree in a vocal-related field
•No principal roles with an A or B level company
•Application by 15 March 2020
•Acceptance of award by 1 April 2020
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LOYD F. HAWTHORNE
CONDUCTING FELLOWSHIP
Conducting fellowships,
for experienced
gifted conductors.
No Age limit.
Make application prior to 15 March 2020.
Awards must be accepted
by 1 April 2020.
Niamh O'Sullivan, Mezzo-Soprano 2016 Marian Ratledge Vocal Scholar
Dr. Imgyu Kang, Conductor
2016, 2018
Loyd F. Hawthorne
Conducting Fellowship
MARIAN D. RATLEDGE 1917-2014
Mother and Life Force
LOYD F. HAWTHORNE
Mentor, Professor, Friend
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Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh,, Soprano
2018 Marian Ratledge Vocal Scholar
Braun Oldencamp, Tenor 2017
Marian Ratledge Vocal Scholar
CHARLES H. JONES, JR.
Voice Scholarship
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 March 2020– ACCEPTANCE by 1 April 2020
•Age limits: 18 to 30 years of age
•Undergraduate or graduate students currently studying voice
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Fessor and Mrs. Jones with me in
San Antonio in 2008
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Notification of fellowship and scholarship awards
will be made by 1 April 2020 once
the BBS roster has been solidified.
Participants will have two weeks from the date of notification to accept
the award.
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Recipients of other BBS scholarships,
those awards available to all who audition regardless of application level, whether Apprentice or Young Artist
Divisions are chosen based on merit, artistic ability and the promise of making an exceptional contribution to the music industry at large.
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