Scholarships

Betty Banghart Scholarships

The Betty Banghart Scholarship Fund was established to support the development of musical talent in young people through membership in the Deer Creek Chorale (DCC). There are three levels of awards, each providing a different level of support:

Gold: Membership dues and music fees
Silver: Membership dues
Bronze: Music fees

Requirements
Scholarships are available to youth that are formally enrolled as students in public, private, or home education. Post-high school applicants must be enrolled either full or part-time in some formal post high school education program, e.g. college, vocational school, apprenticeship, etc. Applicants must be at least 15, but not more than 22 years of age on the date of the first rehearsal. Applicants must have an endorsement from a music teacher/choir director that can credibly describe their musicianship and capacity for participation in the chorale.

Expectations
Recipients of a Betty Banghart Scholarship will be expected to participate fully as a member of their choir for the full season; meeting or surpassing the Deer Creek standards for attendance, participation, and performance. It is also expected that Betty Banghart Scholars will be exemplary ambassadors of the Deer Creek Chorale by sharing and promoting our vision and mission with family, friends, and others. Additional expectations are described in the Information Letter at the link below.

Procedure
Carefully review the expectations above. Consider if you are willing to accept the responsibility of being a Betty Banghart Scholar, then complete the online application by clicking the button below (contact the assistant director if you need assistance in completing the online form). Applications and supporting material must be submitted by September 1.

Selection
Applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and announcement of the recipients will be made prior to the first rehearsal of the Fall Season.

Any questions should be directed to Greg Arment, Assistant Director gregarment@deercreekchorale.org.

Betty Banghart Scholarship Application

Betty Banghart

Betty Banghart came to Baltimore as a young bride in 1939. She raised three children and then had a career as an educator. As headmistress of Boy’s Latin Lower School, she devoted herself to the development of young men in all aspects of life.

Betty’s own musical talents were displayed in college, as a member of the Wheaton College modern dance troupe. Her interest in classical music continued throughout her life and she was a supporter of many local cultural activities including the Peabody Institute and the achievements of her daughter-in-law Martha Banghart, Aritistic Director of the Deer Creek Chorale.