This is the official entry form of the Bettine McCaughan Memorial Scholarship (BMS). Entries open on 18 June 2022.

The recipient will receive an award scholarship of $5,000*.

ANATS Victoria will also award an encouragement award of $500 to a finalist showing exceptional promise

In Bettine’s own words, this scholarship is to be awarded to ‘the most deserving student’ to be spent in 'the pursuit of excellence' of classical voice.

The scholarship is open to any Australian resident 26 and under as of 13 June 2022.

'Bettine McCaughan OAM became one of the most sought-after teachers of singing in Melbourne and nationally. Her success was obvious. She trained six Sun Aria winners: Jonathan Summers, Carole McKenzie, John Fulford, Kathleen Connell, Frank Fabris and Rosemary Boyle. A multitude of singers who are singing professionally around the world today, and many others who have begun singing and music teaching careers, regard Bettine McCaughan as their inspiration and mentor. Bettine also taught at the Melba Conservatorium and her relationship with its director, Joan Arnold AM, continued to be a life-long friendship. Bettine and Joan were closely involved in establishing the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing (ANATS) which flourishes today. Bettine became a life member of the Lieder Society of Victoria and adjudicated singing competitions all over Australia. She was a compassionate person and supported many charitable organisations. Although Bettine's passing has marked the end of a fabulous era, her melody continues to linger.'

Eulogy for Bettine by David Ashton-Smith, 2016.

TERMS and CONDITIONS:  https://www.anats.org.au/bettine-mccaughan-scholarship 

COVID-19 advisory changes to the TERMS & CONDITIONS

Selection Process Stage 1:

• Video recording (DVD, USB drive or streaming video) showing the performance of one aria (from opera or oratorio) and one Art Song/Lied by the applicant; the two items must be in different languages. Please provide a video of reasonably high quality with real piano/orchestral accompaniment.
• In this performance the singer must sing either with live or recorded accompaniment (no unaccompanied performances will be accepted).
• Curriculum Vitae outlining previous musical/vocal training and experience.
• Written statement of approx. 500 words outlining how the scholarship money would be spent.
• Applications must be received by Sunday 31 July 2022.
• Finalists will be chosen from the video submissions by 3 adjudicators.
• All applicants will be notified of the outcome of Stage 1 by Saturday 6  August.
• For 2022 the adjudicators are David Ashton-Smith, Margaret Dalglish and Linda Barcan.
• The applicant must not have had personal teaching contact with a member of the adjudication panel for a minimum period of six months prior to the competition.

 Selection Process Stage 2:

• Selected finalists will be asked to perform in person on Saturday 20 August 2022 at St Peter's Anglican Church, 1030 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill, Vic. at 7:30pm.
• Finalists are to perform the two pieces from Stage 1 and one other contrasting item from the classical voice repertoire.
• The 3 items are to be performed with either the accomapnist provided or of your own choice.
• There is no prescribed number of finalists.
• The winner of the scholarship ($5000) and the ANATS Victoria prize ($500) will be announced on at the concert final.

Previous winners: 2018 Michelle McCarthy, 2019 Cassandra Wright, 2020 cancelled, 2021 Samantha Hargreaves

* funded by the Bettine McCaughan Scholarship Trust.

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The entry fee for the scholarship is $30

Location

St Peter's Anglican Church
1030 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128

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