ACC is thrilled to congratulate our Spring 2024 Beverly Padway Vocal Competition Winners: Kaitlyn Son and Wybie Rubio.
Kaitlyn Son
Kaitlyn Son grew up in Palo Alto and is currently pursuing a double major in Choral Music and Vocal Arts at USC. As a Beverly Padway Vocal Competition winner, Kaitlyn is thrilled to have “the opportunity to sing with a choir that I’ve looked up to for a long time, and I get to make music with a diverse community of choir lovers!” She plans on pursuing a career in performance or conducting.
Wybie Rubio
Wybie Rubio is studying criminology at East Los Angeles Community College with plans of becoming a forensic scientist. A 2023 graduate of Garfield High School, Wybie starred in several musical theatre productions there, including Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour and Orin Scrivello, DDS. This show marks Wybie’s first time performing in a choir.
Please check back in September for information and updates on the Beverly Padway Vocal Competition for the Fall 2024.
The Beverly Padway Vocal Competition was established in 2023 in memory of ACC’s beloved Beverly Padway. Through this program, we aim to encourage aspiring high school seniors and first and second-year college students in Los Angeles communities to pursue their musical dreams. Winners receive a financial award and have the opportunity to perform on stage with the Angel City Chorale to further nurture their talents and showcase the unifying power of music.
We are honored to recognize Beverly Padway's immeasurable contributions to our chorale and her students through the Beverly Padway Vocal Competition. This program not only celebrates her legacy but also serves as a means to foster the growth and development of young musicians in our communities. We believe that by providing this opportunity, we can inspire and support students who aspire to make music a significant part of their lives.
Beverly Padway was an exceptional individual and a beloved member of our chorale. Her dedication to singing with the Angel City Chorale for 25 years and the Santa Monica Sweet Adelines for 26 years speaks volumes about her commitment to music. Beverly's passion for all genres of music was infectious, and her love for performing was matched by her genuine interest in hearing the life stories of others. She also made a profound impact as an educator at Eastman Elementary School in East Los Angeles for 25 years. Through her teaching, she not only imparted knowledge but also shared her joy for learning and her sense of humor with her students. The lasting impression she left on their lives is a testament to her exceptional qualities as a teacher and mentor.
Beverly Padway Memorial Scholarship - hidden
The Angel City Chorale is proud and excited to offer the Angel City Chorale/Beverly Padway Memorial Scholarship Vocal Competition for high school seniors and first and second year college students. Two winners will be chosen for each Angel City Chorale concert. We perform at Royce Hall in December and June of each year. To apply, students should send a short video of themselves singing, along with a short essay as described in the application form below. We request that applications be received by April 27, 2023. We look forward to hearing from you!
The winners will be awarded the following: (Winners must be able to attend our concert on June 11th, and be able to rehearse with us during several Thursday night rehearsals in West LA prior to the concert)
1. A $500 award to help with the cost of higher education.
2. The opportunity to rehearse and perform a song on the stage (within the chorale group) with the Angel City Chorale at the upcoming June 11th concert.
3. Three complimentary tickets to our upcoming Angel City Chorale concert on June 11th at UCLA Royce Hall.
