CVSM recognizes student excellence through the Merit Award scholarship. Students are selected through an audition process, receive scholarship money towards musical study, and represent CVSM in community performances.

Piano Awards- up to 3 students recognized, the 1st place recipient receives “The Martha B. Buckey Piano Scholarship”
Instrumental Awards
up to 3 students recognized
Voice Awards – up to 3 students recognized, the 1st place recipient receives “The Margaret Weeks Voice Award”
The Benjamin A. Rhine Award is presented to a student who displays proficiency on more than one instrument at CVSM.

2023 Audition Dates:
All to be held in Thomson Alumnae Chapel on Wilson College Campus
Monday, March 27th at 6:30 PM – Vocal Auditions
Thursday, March 30th at 6:30 PM – Instrumental Auditions
Monday, April 3
rd at 6:30 PM – Piano Auditions

Printable Merit Application (in full)

Online Forms: