MDC Pascaretti Music Scholarship
The MDC Pascaretti Music Scholarship was established by the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale, Inc. in memory of Pasquale A. Pascaretti, their long-serving music director, to honor his commitment to music and music education in Fraser. His dedication to the arts has profoundly impacted many lives, and through this scholarship fund, his legacy will continue to inspire and support students pursuing a degree in music. Scholarships will be awarded as follows: $1,250 for 1st place, $750 for 2nd place, and $500 for 3rd place.
Eligibility:
Students wishing to apply for scholarship funds must meet the following criteria:
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Must be accepted to a college or university pursuing a degree in any area of music and have successfully completed any required auditions
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Must demonstrate an exceptional past commitment to music
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Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average
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Must be a senior at Fraser High School expecting to graduate at end of the school year in which he/she is applying
Review Process:
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All candidates must complete an application form and the audition process.
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All candidates will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of the professional staff of the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale, (music director(s), accompanist, and choreographer), as well as the Chorale’s president, vice president, member-at-large, and an advisory board member or trustee.
2025 Application Information: Here​
Metropolitan Detroit Chorale Scholarship Program 1995-2020
The scholarship program of the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale was established in 1995 in remembrance of Richard and Carol Mox and the commitment they made to vocal music programs throughout the metropolitan Detroit community, and particularly in Fraser. Originally named The Richard and Carol Mox Vocal Scholarship Fund, it was expanded in 2015 becoming The Richard and Carol Mox Young Artist Music Competition to include all areas of music. The dedication of Richard and Carol to vocal music performance touched many lives and, through this fund, has continued to enrich the lives of young musicians in all areas of music for 26 years.
The Metropolitan Detroit Chorale, Inc. administered the scholarship fund, which provided financial assistance to students graduating from Fraser High School who were pursuing advanced degrees in music. Originally funded by donations, the Chorale continued to fund the scholarship with 5% of its net revenue. The program began by awarding one annual scholarship of $500 from the Richard and Carol Mox Vocal Music Scholarship. The awards increased over time and expanded to two recipients, eventually totaling $11,000 awarded to twenty-six recipients. In 2015, the scholarship was expanded in scope and renamed The Richard and Carol Mox Young Artist Music Competition Scholarship which opened it to all fields of music studies. From 2015-2020, 11 more scholarships were awarded totaling $13,250 and an additional $1,750 was given to the Fraser Schools music programs.
These scholarships were part of the Chorale's outreach program, which focused on three aspects of music: education, appreciation, and participation. From 1995 through 2020, 39 scholarships were awarded.