The Medford Cultural Arts Commission is seeking talented high school musicians to participate in its annual Young Artists in Concert event, scheduled for Friday, April 24th, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Tabernacle,
New Jersey.

This program is designed to showcase the area’s highest level of talented high school performers and will include instrumentalists, vocalists and pianists performing everything from Bach to Broadway selections.  

All high school students residing in the Lenape Regional High School District sending district towns, and attend public or private school are eligible to apply.

All applicants should be instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists who have studied privately and/or have acquired some onstage solo experience. Each applicant is asked to submit an application listing his/her most recent musical accomplishments, along with a recommendation from his/her instructor.

In addition to providing the young artists with a large and very appreciative audience, this concert offers an opportunity for them to get some extra use from that solo that was used for regional tryouts or perhaps a college audition. It also enables the student a means of testing out a piece before a crucial audition, a technique many experienced musicians have used successfully.

Since performers are not permitted to use taped accompaniments, each participant must provide his/her own accompanist. At the conclusion of the concert each performer will receive a beautifully framed certificate of appreciation for their participation.

Last year’s participants included:

• Thomas E. Weaver, Jr., piano
• Danielle Fau, violin
• Angelica Hicks, vocal
• Nathan Paternoster, piano
• Darryl Randall, flute
• David E. Muoio, piano
• Marisa Manion, piano
• Even Kilgore, clarinet and saxophone
• Gregory DiBona, piano
• Danielle Nachbar, piano.

Applications are available at the Medford Township Recreation Department or may be obtained via email at: YAIC09@aol.com.

All applications must be returned by April 6, 2009. Please direct all questions to the above email address or contact Dr. Anthony Femiano, Chairman, Medford Cultural Arts Commission at 609 654-1855.

Sponsored by HARRIETT”S ENERGY SOURCES

Historic Medford Village Association and the Medford Business Association Annual Summer Art, Wine & Music Festival

The Historic Medford Village Association and the Medford Business Association are now accepting applications from fine artists and crafters interested in participating in our 19^th Annual Summer Art, Wine & Music Festival.

This event is scheduled for Sunday, June 7^th from 11:30-4:00. The event will be held on historic and scenic Main Street (Route 541) in Medford Township, Burlington County.

In the past, this event has attracted upwards of 10,000 visitors.

The deadline to submit an application is March 30^th. To download a form, please visit our web site at www.hmva.org; the form is located under Art Festival.  Any questions please email info@hmva.org.