Vocal Scholarship 2021
Picture from 2019 Vocal Scholarship Awards Dinner and Concert
Vocal Scholarship Awards Dinner
November 14, 2021: Cocktails 2 p.m., Performance 2:30 p.m., Dinner follows
The Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia is honored to announce that it will be hosting its 46th Annual Vocal Scholarship Competition on Saturday, October 23rd at Casa Italia. Founded by the late beloved Josephine L. LiPuma, operatic talent and former ICC volunteer; the competitive auditions will bring together numerous young students of voice to compete for five scholarships. This year we are offering $7,500 in scholarships, to be used toward continued vocal training.
The scholarship recipients will then showcase their talents at an incredible concert and dinner on Sunday, November 14th at Casa Italia. Please join us for this most enjoyable evening to help support this wonderful program.
Click Here To Fill Out the On-Line Vocal Scholarship Application
Click Here To View The 2021 Vocal Scholarship Rules
Click Here To View The 2021 Vocal Scholarship Flyer
The Concert of Italian Opera featuring the Vocal Scholarship Winners will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Casa Italia. Wine and cheese will be served at 2:00 p.m., a concert at 2:45 p.m., and followed by dinner at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $60.00 per person. (Tax deductible value of $29 per ticket.) RSVP is a must.
Click Here To Purchase Tickets or call the Casa Italia office at 708-345-5933.
We will take every precaution to make sure this experience is safe for all participants. We will follow all current state and local COVID guidelines; including you must wear a mask in the building except when performing or eating.
2021 Scholarships
Josephine L. LiPuma 46th Annual Vocal Scholarships – $2,000 towards tuition
Nicholas Raimondi 31st Annual Vocal Scholarship – $2,000 towards tuition
Italian American Executives of Transportation Vocal Scholarship – $1,500 towards tuition
George and Phyllis Muccianti – $1,000 towards tuition
Turano Family Vocal Scholarship – $1,000 towards tuition
We also invite you to help support the arts by becoming a donor, sponsor or guarantor. All other donations are accepted and appreciated. Donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Multiple sponsors are available for each level.
Core Donor – $100:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book. (Tax deductible Value of $100)
Printing Sponsor – $1,000:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book. (Tax deductible Value of $250)
Piano Tuner Sponsor – $300:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book and two tickets to the scholarship dinner. (Tax deductible Value of $238 if you attend the dinner or $300 if you do not attend.)
Accompanist Sponsor – $450:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book and two tickets to the scholarship dinner. (Tax deductible Value of $388 if you attend the dinner or $450 if you do not attend.)
Dinner Sponsor – $500:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book and two tickets to the scholarship dinner. (Tax deductible Value of $438 if you attend the dinner or $500 if you do not attend.)
Guarantor – $1,000:
Name will be listed and gratefully acknowledged in the program book and two tickets to the scholarship dinner. (Tax deductible Value of $938 if you attend the dinner or $1,000 if you do not attend.)