This section is to be filled out by the applicant.
1. Name: ___________________________________________________________
2. Address: _________________________________________________________
3. Phone #: ______________ What is the best time to reach you? _____________
4. Age: _____
5. G.P.A is 3.0 or above ____ yes ____ no
6. Church organizations that I have been involved in for at least a minimum of one year:
(Check all that apply.)
Senior Choir ____
Junior Choir ____
Sunday School ____
Armenian School ____
ACYOA ____
Other ____
If "Other", explain:
__________________________________________________________________
7. I can read music ____ yes ____ no
8. I can read Armenian (Check only one.)
____ yes ____ yes, but only in English transliteration ____ no
9. Upon successful completion of this program, I am prepared to spend one hour per week to get ready for Sunday service on an on-going basis.
____ yes ____ no
10. Upon successful completion of this program, I am prepared to spend one hour per week as a follow up to the homework assignments given as part of this program.
____ yes ____ no
11. Upon successful completion of this program, I am prepared to take on the duties of an Assistant Choir Director on a volunteer basis and take direction in my duties from my priest and/or choir director.
____ yes ____ no
12. Write a short essay (three paragraphs) on the following: "I believe I can be an
effective choir director in the Armenian Church because . . . ".
(Use the back of this sheet for your essay.)
This section is to be filled out by the priest of the sponsoring parish.
1. Name of Parish: ___________________________________________________
2. Parish Priest (or Parish Chairman if Parish Priest is not available):
3. Please expand, clarify, enhance the following statement regarding the candidate:
"We believe the above candidate already exhibits musical as well as leadership qualities in the activities of our parish. We believe participation in this program will further inspire and develop this individual in these areas."
4. Our parish is prepared to pay the expenses for this candidate in the amount of $450.00
____ yes ____ no (explain) _____________________________________________
5. Upon successful completion of this program, we are prepared to designate an Assistant Choir Director role to this candidate. Duties will involve: assisting the choir director, conducting the choir (or junior choir) for small portions of the Badarak once a month and we will encourage the candidate to participate in future AACCA activities.
____ yes ____ no (explain) _____________________________________________
All application forms must be received by 4/15/04. Please make the $450 check out to "AACCA". Send the completed application along with the check to:
Dr Socrates Boyajian
406 Thayer Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
If you have any questions, please call Dr Socrates Boyajian directly at 301-565-3613.