Scholarships
There are no tuition fees! Every chorister receives a full scholarship. In fact, choristers receive a stipend.
Choristers receive a stipend for each rehearsal, service, and concert in which they participate. This pay provides educational opportunities for a sense of accountability money management stewardship.
Families are the primary source of spiritual support.
- The Choir School program has many built-in incentives and rewards, however, parental support and encouragement is very important.
- In the course of the choir season, the chorister will experience many high points and exciting opportunities. Parents and family members can provide praise and share in the joy and satisfaction of these achievements.
- Parents will also need to provide the chorister with encouragement and support during those times when a he or she may be tired or need a boost in maintaining a positive attitude.
- The Choir School, which includes a combination of short-term and long-term goals, discipline, and a nurturing environment, can be a significant investment in the child's future.
- Participants in the Choir School do not have to be Episcopalian or parishioners of the Cathedral Church of Saint John.
- Choristers simply need to be accepted in the program and adhere to the choir schedule.
- Parental attendance to Cathedral services and concerts is optional, but choristers seem to especially blossom when parents attend services and concerts in which they sing. A detailed schedule of rehearsals and events is provided at the Audition and Interview. Piano lessons are 20-30 minutes in length and are scheduled once a week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday according to the family's and choirmaster's schedule.
- Click here to see details of our program.
Volunteers serve our mentoring program.
Click here to learn more about our mentoring program.
Financial contributions make this program possible.
Click here to learn more about supporting us financially.
Support is provided, in part, by The Jessie Ball duPont Fund, the Trustees of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, and by local individuals, businesses and foundations.
