Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir Vocal Scholarship

Saturday 2nd August 2025

​VENUE: Balaklava Uniting Church (within the Vocal Discipline) – See Eisteddfod Venues page

CONVENOR: Darrell Schutz, Danielle Mudge

​ADJUDICATOR: Kerry Sampson

Kerry Sampson studied classical voice at Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music, and music theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. She has performed in a range of styles, from music theatre such as Into the Woods, The Secret Garden, Sweeney Todd, to opera: Dido and Aeneas, Cosi fan Tutte and Parsifal. She also has extensive experience on the concert platform as a soloist, performing music by Bach, Rameau, Handel, Mozart and Brahms. For several years, Kerry was a member of the acclaimed Adelaide Chamber Singers, touring and recording extensively. Kerry has recently returned to Adelaide after living in the UK for the last 22 years, where she has taught singing and music, and had opportunities to perform on a variety of stages, including Birmingham Symphony Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.


DISCIPLINE INFORMATION

Entrants MUST read the Syllabus Notes for Saturday & the Vocal Scholarship Letter to Applicants for detailed information and the Rules & Conditions of Entry.

SEE SYLLABUS page for details on how to enter.

When entering, be prepared to answer the following mandatory questions on the entry form:

• How would this scholarship aid your vocal future? *

• Please give a brief summary of your other musical interests. *

Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir Vocal Scholarship: (Follows Vocal sections in the same venue)

APMVC Vocal Scholarship – Age 15-20 years * conditions apply

ANNOUNCE APMVC VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

For full Program Outline with section details click HERE

(See the Program page for full program)

ADELAIDE PLAINS MALE VOICE CHOIR VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP

sponsored by the

Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir

assisted by Lyndoch Motors and Balco Australia

This scholarship is open to any person who is between the ages of 15 and 20 years on 1 July 2025.

Applicants will perform both a Vocal Classical Solo and a Musical Theatre Solo in the Vocal Scholarship section of the Balaklava Eisteddfod.

The Vocal Scholarship section will be adjudicated at the Balaklava Uniting Church following the Vocal Solo sections on Saturday 2nd August 2025.

The scholarship has been set up to assist the winner in paying tuition fees to a recognised Vocal Teacher. The scholarship – an award of $1,000.00 – will be offered to the vocalist chosen by the official adjudicator.