Jerry S. Cribbs Scholarship

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If it weren’t for Jerry Cribbs, the Cape Fear Chorale (CFC) would not exist. From 1998 until 2022, Cribbs began and directed CFC for 24 years. Alongside hundreds of local musicians Cribbs helped CFC commit to building and enriching our community through exceptional choral artistry and create meaningful, educational, and inclusive musical experiences.

The Jerry S. Cribbs Scholarship honors the legacy that Jerry created and lives he’s impacted in our community. The scholarship is intended for any graduating senior from New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick County who plans to pursue a college degree in choral music education and/or vocal performance.

Audition dates and application deadlines for the next Jerry S. Cribbs Scholarship are to be announced. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for the latest updates.

Auditions will take place in Beckwith Recital Hall in UNCW's Cultural Arts Building.

An accompanist will be provided.

For the audition, singers will be asked to prepare one song from the 24 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries (Schirmer edition). Alternative repertoire may be accepted with prior approval from Dr. Aaron Peisner.

In addition to performing, singers should be ready to introduce themselves to the adjudicators and share about the role music has played in their lives, their musical inspirations and role models, and their aspirations for future study.

The audition form and updated application deadline will be posted here as soon as details are finalized.

Stay tuned for application release.
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Spring 2023 Scholarship Recipient, Christian Cortes.

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Spring 2024 Scholarship Recipient, Miia Backstrom.

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Spring 2025 Scholarship Recipient, Briana Sweeney.

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