Jerry S. Cribbs Scholarship
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.
Dr. Aaron Peisner presenting the Jerry S. Cribbs Scholarship to the inaugural recipient, Christian Cortes, at the Spring 2023 concert, April 2, 2023.
All auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, with the first audition starting at 5:15 pm.
Auditions will take place in Beckwith Recital Hall in UNCW's Cultural Arts Building.
An accompanist will be provided.
For the audition, please select one song from the "24 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries" book published by Schirmer. Alternative repertoire may be sung, with prior approval from Dr. Peisner -- please contact him about alternative repertoire no later than January 21, 2025.
Singers should be prepared to introduce themselves to the adjudicators and talk about the role that music has played in their lives, specific role models in the world of music and beyond, and what they hope to study in college.
Click the button below for the audition form. Application deadline is by the end of the day on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025.
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If you’d like to contribute to the Jerry S. Cribbs Scholarship Fund, please click one of the buttons below.
PayPal Donation
Write in the donation notes “Scholarship Fund”
Zelle Donation
Must already have a Zelle account
set up with your bank to do so. send the funds addressed to admin@capefearchorale.org