Association of Armenian Church Choirs of America (AACCA)


Bulletin #03 2000

To: Parish Priests, Parish Council Chairpersons, Choir Chairpersons, Choir Leaders, Organists

From: Dr Socrates Boyajian, Chair, Central Council

Subject: Scholarships Offered by the AACCA

Date: May 1, 2000

The Central Council of the Choir Association is pleased to announce the continuation of its scholarship programs, made possible from various memorial funds and contributions. The following scholarships are available in 2000:

One $250 scholarship for the St. Vartan Camp, to be held at the Marvelwood School, Kent, Connecticut:

- Session A (July 2-15)
- Session A1 (July 2-8)
- Session B (July 16-29)
- Session B1 (July 16-22)
For more information on the St Vartan Camp, call the Department of Youth Ministries at the Diocese 617-876-2700,
or by e-mail: dym2000@gateway.net

Two $250 scholarships for the St. Nersess Summer Conferences, to be held at the St. Nersess Seminary, New Rochelle, New York:

- Deacons Training (July 23 - August 2)
- High School Conference A (July 7-16)
- High School Conference B (July 21-30)
- Post High School (College) - August 14-20
The goal of the conferences is to expand the participant's knowledge of the faith and history of the Armenian Church as well as the cultural heritage of our people, while exploring the application of these to their lives. The conferences will include daily worship, bible study, lectures by clergy and lay educators, discussions, personal direction, field trips, Armenian folk singing and dancing, and recreational activities. For more information on registering for the above sessions, contact Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan at St. Nersess Seminary (914)636- 2003.

One $500 scholarship for Music Course, Voice or Organ Lessons.

The Margaret E. Hagopian Scholarship Fund has been earmarked for choir singers and altar servers actively participating in their choirs for a minimum of one year, who will be enrolling in courses such as Music History, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Composition or Vocal Instruction. It is also offered to organists for developmental skills and to choir directors for instruction and improvement in conducting their choirs. Individual parishes may also apply for this scholarship to be used toward programs for the improvement of their own local choirs.

Please publicize these scholarship programs among your choir members. Application forms must be received, along with a recommendation letter from their Parish Priest, or in the absence of a Priest, from the Parish Council Chairperson.

Deadline for the submission of scholarship applications:

May 31, 2000 for the St Nersess Seminary Conference
June 5, 2000 for the St Vartan Camp
July 31, 2000 for the Margaret E. Hagopian Scholarship

Applications and recommendation letters should be mailed to:

Ms. Arpie Kouzouian
66 Crestview Road
Belmont, MA 02478


SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - ST. VARTAN CAMP 2000

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - ST. NERSESS SEMINARY 2000 SUMMER CONFERENCES

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - MARGARET E. HAGOPIAN MEMORIAL FUND FOR MUSICAL TRAINING


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