The Ridgewood Choral Announces annual scholarships

The Ridgewood Choral has announced that online applications are now open for its two scholarship awards. Auditions will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, with ten applicants selected to audition.

The scholarships are available to high school seniors in Bergen and Rockland counties who intend to pursue formal education in vocal or instrumental music at an institution of higher learning. The Ridgewood Choral Scholarship Fund was established in 1967. Applications may be submitted online at https://ridgewoodchoral.org/mu...

Two awards are offered. The Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award was established in 1967 and endowed in 1972 by B. Franklin Reinauer in memory of his wife, Florence. Valued at $2,000, it is awarded for excellence in vocal or instrumental performance.

The Marjorie Vandervoort Vocal Award, in the amount of $1,000, was created during the Choral’s 90th Anniversary Season (2017–2018) in honor of Music Director Marjorie Vandervoort’s 25 years of service. This award is presented exclusively for excellence in vocal performance.

The two award recipients will perform at the Choral’s Spring Concert, to be held at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, NJ, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Founded in 1928, the Ridgewood Choral has provided women with nearly a century of opportunities for artistic expression through song and service. The Ridgewood Choral is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization supported by contributions from associate members, friends, and concert attendees.