The Joel Foundation Scholarship for Summer Arts Academy 2026

The Joel Foundation has generously donated 4-week scholarships for 15 students to attend LIHSA’s Summer Arts Academy.

The criteria is:

  • Students must be entering grades 7-11 in the upcoming school year
  • Students must play a musical instrument or have prior experience in musical theatre or live vocal performance
  • If accepted, attend LIHSA’s Summer Arts Academy for all 4 weeks, (Sessions 1 & 2)
  • Participate in a live performance at LIHSA on Friday, July 10th (Music) or Friday, July 24th (Musical Theatre)
  • Complete and submit audition by Friday, May 1st

Audition Requirements:

Instrumental Music

Please submit one song that showcases your music abilities.

To apply: Please complete the Audition Submission and Summer Scholarship Application Questions below.

Musical Theatre

Please submit one ballad and one up-tempo song.

To apply: Please complete the Audition Submission and Summer Scholarship Application Questions below.

Audition Submission