young artist scholarships
Auditions February 6, 2024
Winners to perform at WSA Concert on March 2, 2024
Each year, the Waxahachie Symphony Association awards $6,000 in scholarships to outstanding Ellis County graduating Seniors. The WSA Young Artist Awards recognizes students with outstanding musical talents and accomplishments. Awards are given in two categories, vocal and instrumental.
The 1st Place winners receive a cash award of $1,500 and perform in the Spring at a Waxahachie Symphony Concert. 2nd Place receive $1,000 and 3rd Place receives $500, and both are recognized at a WSA Concert.
Seniors must be nominated by a music teacher in order to be considered for the award. In January, letters are sent to public and private Ellis County High School choral and band directors requesting nominations. Nomination forms are also sent to private music teachers. Home School students are welcome to participate, but must be recommended by their private music teacher. We invite teachers to nominate Seniors they feel are deserving of recognition for their musical ability.
To nominate a student: A teacher may select nominees or a student may apply and request a teacher's recommendation. Nomination forms are below.
Nominated students must meet the following criteria:
1. A graduating senior from an Ellis County High School.
2. Participant in a high school music program.
3. Private music student recommended by a private music teacher in voice, piano, organ, or other instruments.
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2024 Auditions:
February 6
4 pm
Southwestern Assembly of God University - Hagee Center
Burke Hall
499 East University Avenue
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
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Winners to perform at WSA Concert on Saturday, March 2.
Contact Ann Montgomery for more information at annmontgomery67@yahoo.com.

2023 Winners
Instrumental
1st Place -- Clara Moriarty, Oboe
Waxahachie High School
Underwritten by Buffalo Creek Dental
2nd Place -- Joseph Jimenez, Clarinet
Waxahachie High School
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3rd Place -- Jacey Waits, French Horn
Midlothian High School
Vocal
1st Place -- Giovonna Childress
Waxahachie High School
Underwritten by Pearman Oil and LP Gas
2nd Place -- Giavanna Riley
Waxahachie High School
3rd Place -- Kenon Wright
Waxahachie High School
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