Since 1979, annually, in May, the New Britain Symphony Orchestra holds auditions for the Helen Kilduff-Elizabeth Elia Scholarship of one thousand dollars ($1,000), which is awarded to a high school senior in New Britain, Berlin, or Plainville who has been accepted by an institution of higher learning with a major in music.
The purpose of the scholarship award is to encourage a talented student who has been accepted by an institution of higher learning to major in music.
2025 Helen Kilduff-Elizabeth Elia Music Scholarship Recipient
2025 Scholarship Recipient
We are delighted to announce our 2025 Scholarship recipient is Thomas Morisse-Corsetti, in the category of Theatre Performance.
Thomas Morisse-Corsetti is an 18-year-old recent graduate of Berlin High School with a passion for the performing arts. With over 20 on-stage productions under his belt, he has honed his craft in a wide range of roles spanning musicals, plays, and ensemble performances. Thomas will be majoring in Theatre Performance at Wagner College on Staten Island, where he looks forward to deepening his training, collaborating with fellow artists, and pursuing a career on stage.
2026 Applicant Requirements
- Display outstanding proficiency on an orchestral instrument or with voice.
- Be a graduating high school senior from the New Britain, Berlin, Newington, or Plainville schools.
- Intend to pursue a college degree with a major in music.
- Complete and send an application form, two (2) letters of recommendation, and a copy of a letter-of-acceptance by a college.
- Audition before a panel of judges two classical compositions of the applicant’s choice with a maximum of 10 minutes.
EMAIL
newbritainsymphony@gmail.com
TRADITIONAL MAIL
New Britain Symphony 2021 Scholarship Applications
PO BOX 1253
New Britain, CT 06050-1253
Applicant Audition date will be announced soon!
In person auditions as noted below.
- Applicants must perform two classical compositions of their choice.
- Auditions held before a panel of judges. Participants must provide their own accompanist when needed.
- Maximum time allowed for each audition will be ten minutes.
- Judges will consider musicianship, technique, tone, and interpretation.
