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.

2024 Audition Dates:
All to be held in Thomson Alumnae Chapel on Wilson College Campus

Tuesday, April 23rd 6:30 PM – Piano Auditions
Thursday, April 25th 6:30 PM – Instrumental Auditions
Tuesday, April 30th 6:30 PM – Vocal Auditions

Printable Merit Application (in full)

Online Forms: