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In an effort to inspire young singers to achieve their maximum potential, the Chester County Choral Society established its Excellence In Vocal Performance Award Competition in 1993. All high school seniors who either reside in or attend school in Chester County are eligible for these awards. The purpose of the awards is to recognize, promote and reward the achievement of vocal excellence in young singers in Chester County. Over the last decade, the Choral Society has recognized scores of talented vocal performers and awarded over $10,650 in prizes.

Voice teachers and high school vocal departments in Chester County will receive information in December 2009 about the eighteenth annual competition to be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 in the Bayard Rustin High School auditorium.

The deadline for applications is February 10, 2010.

A cash prize of $500 will be awarded to the first place winner, $300 for second place and $100 for third place.

First and second place award recipients will be invited to perform at the society's Spring concert in May 2010.

Anyone interested in full or partial sponsorship of this annual award should contact Vocal Performance Award Chair, Jessica Yothers at 610-873-3484.

CCCS Salutes the Excellence in Vocal Performance Competition Winners

2009
Laurel McLaughlin, Delaware County Christian School
Sean Morrissey, Bishop Shanahan H S
Rachel Byrd, Avon Grove H S

2008
Murphy Bug, Strath Haven High School
Tara Loeper, Bishop Shanahan H S

2007
Lauryn Salvo, Henderson H S
Melody Stanert, West Chester, PA

2006
Meghan Elizabeth Hickey, Bishop Shanahan H S
Jessi Goebel, Owen J. Roberts H S

2005
Adriana Devine, St. Mark's H S, Delaware
Madelyn Wanner, Garden Spot H S
Ryan Holt, Delaware County Christian School

2004
Emily Adams, Wayne, PA
Briana Hunter, Great Valley H S

2003
Nathalie Dalziel, Unionville H S
Joy Dupuis, Unionville H S

2002
Meghan Santulli, Conestoga H S
Mitchell Dean, East H S

2001
J. Elizabeth March, Owen J. Roberts H S
Jennifer Mourar, Owen J. Roberts H S

2000
Jennifer Hasselhan, Owen J. Roberts H S
Jason Buckwalter, Kennett Consolidated H S
So Mi Un, Bishop Shanahan H S

1999
Melissa Baker, East H S
Lauren Elizabeth Conrad, Downingtown H S

1998
Jeffrey McDermott, Downingtown H S
Jody Galloway, Oxford Area H S

1997
Zakiya Young, Downingtown Area H S
Cori Coats, Kennett Consolidated H S

1996
Crystal Chen, Unionville H S

1995
Melissa Joy Natale, Unionville H S

1994
Rachel Olsen, Henderson H S
Karen Neely, Kennett Consolidated H S

1993
Rebecca Tuffey, East H S