Each student that participates in the instrumental, vocal, and drama programs at Pearl River is eligible for a service scholarship*. Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of six semesters and do not have to be taken during consecutive semesters. Service scholarships within the Department of Fine Arts and Communications can be “stacked” with academic, other service scholarships, and State and Federal financial aid.
Scholarship Contact Information:
Lauren Bond -
lbond@prcc.edu
"Outstanding Musician" Scholarship
In addition, the Department of Fine Arts and Communications awards instrumental area “Outstanding Musicians” scholarships. Students audition through their director to qualify for a potential “Outstanding Musician” scholarship.
Available Scholarships
Spirit of the River
Jazz Cats
Concert Band
Honors Brass Quintet
Pep Band
The Voices
PRCC Singers
Pop Choir
Visual Art
Theatre
Spirit of the River
Spirit of the River
The Spirit of the River is a vital part of the campus performing at football games, campus events, parades, and in exhibition at area marching competitions.
Full Tuition Service Award (Fall Semester) Includes: Marching Band and Drumline String of Pearls Dance Team – Audition Color Guard – Audition
Marching Band and Drumline: Contact Jerry Pickering for more information at jpickering@prcc.edu String of Pearls and Color Guard: Contact Mike Bass for more information at mbass@prcc.edu
Jazz Cats
Jazz Cats
The “Jazz Cats” tours the district high schools during the Spring semester and performs at various school and civic functions.
$800 Service Award (Fall & Spring Semesters) Audition – Auditions held at the beginning of the school year
Contact Mike Bass for more information at mbass@prcc.edu
Concert Band
Concert Band
The PRCC Wind Ensemble and Concert Band performs and rehearses during the Spring semester of each academic year. The Wind Ensemble gives a concert at the Pearl River Regional Band Clinic and both the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will give an end of semester concert.
Auditions are held in the beginning of each fall semester.
$1,200 Service Award (Spring Semester) Includes: Wind Ensemble or Concert Band
Contact Mike Bass for more information at mbass@prcc.edu
Honors Brass Quintet
Honors Brass Quintet
The PRCC Honors Brass Quintet performs at functions on and off campus. In addition, it will be a recruiting ensemble that will travel to local high schools to represent PRCC in recruiting efforts.
Half Tuition Service Award (Fall & Spring Semesters) Auditions end in May each academic year or until spots are filled
Contact Mike Bass for more information at mbass@prcc.edu
Pep Band
Pep Band
The PRCC Pep Band performs during home basketball games during the spring semester.
“The Voices” is an elite performing group at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, MS. They serve as representatives of PRCC, singing at campus, community, and recruiting events throughout the year. The Voices will perform an average of 25 concerts each year.
¾ Tuition Service Award (Fall and Spring Semesters) First Round of Auditions: Early March Second Round of Auditions (Callbacks): Late March
Contact Dr. LaDona Tyson for more information at ltyson@prcc.edu
PRCC Singers
PRCC Singers
“PRCC Singers” is an auditioned choral ensemble of 50-60 singers. The ensemble performs at various events both on campus and in the community.
¾ Tuition Service Award (Fall and Spring Semesters) Students audition via Zoom Auditions include a 90-second solo and a brief tonal memory portion
Contact Dr. LaDona Tyson for more information at ltyson@prcc.edu
Pop Choir
Pop Choir
$400 Service Award (Fall and Spring Semesters)
Non-auditioned group
Contact LaDona Tyson for more information at ltyson@prcc.edu.
Visual Art
Visual Art
Contact PRCC Fine Arts Department at 601-403-1438.
Theatre
Theatre
Theatre scholarships are available. Contact the theater instructor, Cory Squires at csquires@prcc.edu or 601-403-1172, or contact the Department of Fine Arts at 601-403-1438 for audition information and amounts.
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