Clarence Gandy Scholarship Award
-High School Outstanding Choral Student-
Named in memory of Dr. Clarence Gandy (former Grissom High School Choral Director and established in 2007, the Clarence Gandy Scholarship Award is funded by donations. Progenitor of this award is Dr. Gandy's wife, Mrs. Carmelita S. Gandy (Retired, HCDA).
It is awarded to one male and one female high school student who has proven excellence in choral singing by audition and has demonstrated a commitment to school choir through leadership, extended study, and community participation. Recipients also must plan to continue choral music at the collegiate level. The award does not have to be given in each category each year, if student competencies do not meet judging standards. Awards are given to members of the same gender only in the event of a tie vote.
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It is awarded to one male and one female high school student who has proven excellence in choral singing by audition and has demonstrated a commitment to school choir through leadership, extended study, and community participation. Recipients also must plan to continue choral music at the collegiate level. The award does not have to be given in each category each year, if student competencies do not meet judging standards. Awards are given to members of the same gender only in the event of a tie vote.
To view the list of previous year's winners, please click here...
-Middle School Outstanding Choral Student-
Awarded to two 8th grade students who have stated intent to continue choral studies at the high school level, passed a vocal audition, and built a substantial resume of choral experience. Students also must be recommended by their choral director and be in good standing with their school.
To view the list of previous year's winners, please click here...
To view the list of previous year's winners, please click here...
HCDA Hall of Fame
This award was established in 2007 to honor choral directors who have retired from the Huntsville City Schools System with distinction and have served in choral music eduaction for a minimum of 15 years. Additionally, recipients of this award must have a consistent record of active participation with the HCDA as well as Alabama district and state level choral activities (NAfME, AMEA, AVA, ACDA)
To view the list of previous year's winners, please click here...
To view the list of previous year's winners, please click here...
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Awarded to 12th grade students who have auditioned for and been selected to sing in the All-City Choral Festival for 7 years.
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Awarded to 12th grade students who have auditioned for and been selected to sing in the All-City Choral Festival for 6 years.
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