Olympia Choral Society

One of the most important elements of the Olympia Choral Society's Mission Statement is to serve the community by raising funds to benefit local charities and organizations.  Since 1999, OCS has donated more than $100,000 in scholarships to high school students and to various community charities, including almost $15,000 to the families of children with life-threatening diseases.  Each season, the OCS Charity Nominating Committee selects a beneficiary to receive the generous donations of patrons attending our Christmas concert.  Gifting amounts generally range from $4,000 to $7,000, depending on donations from our audience members.

The 2011-2012 celebrates the Olympia Choral Society's tenth year of providing scholarships to one or more South Sound high school seniors who intend to study vocal/choral music in college.  Applicants must live and attend high school in Lewis, Mason, or Thurston counties.

Applicants do not have to major in vocal/choral music, just study and/or participate!  The criteria for selection includes:  a strong committment to community service, a vocal audition, vocal experience in high school, a GPA of 2.5 or higher, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and the name(s) of the college(s) to which the applicant has applied.