Choral Scholars

Auditions for the Rockefeller Chapel Choir take place each September. The Chapel Choir—mostly students, anchored by professional artists in residence in each section—has openings in all voice parts. Of those offered a place in the choir, at least three are awarded choral scholarships. Choral scholars play a leading role in their sections and have opportunity for solo work at weekly services, concerts, and ceremonies. For more information, please e-mail James Kallembach.

Charles Montgomery Gray choral scholars are named in memory of Charles Gray, distinguished historian and beloved husband of President Hanna Holborn Gray.

Bernard O. and Carol Jean Brown choral scholars are named in honor of the long association of Bernard Brown (dean of Rockefeller Chapel from 1979 to 1995) and his wife Carol Jean with the Chapel and its music programs.

We gratefully acknowledge the prior Otto G. Thilenius choral scholarships, named for our former congregant.

Current and Previous Recipients