The Jeff Clark Memorial Vocal Scholarship Competition, held on a rainy Saturday, April 18, at the Indian Hill Primary auditorium, was a resounding success, despite the inclement weather. The auditorium was filled with the enchanting melodies of talented vocalists, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and ages. We are thrilled to present the winners of this year’s competition:  

  • First Prize $750 awarded to Kiersten Bennett from Scott High School
  • Second Prize $500 awarded to Samuel Vega from Connor High School
  • Third Prize $250 awarded to Parker Roland from Ryle High School. 

Four Rising Star awards of $50 each were awarded to: 

  • Laurel Eaton from Fairfield High School
  • Sydney Hall from School of Creative Performing Arts
  • Fiona Edelman from Wyoming High School 
  • Natalie Schmall from Ursaline Academy.

Thank you to our esteemed judges for their time and talent:  Dr. Joy Burdette, Professor of Voice at Northern Kentucky University; Mr. Ian Pathak, Masters in Voice at CCM and Hallie Thompson, Director of Choral Activities at Ross High School.  Thank you to Indian Hill Administration, specifically Superintendent Dr. Melissa Stewart, for generously allowing usage of their facility. Thank you to our sponsor A&K Sibcy Cline Allison Thornton & Katie Cousino and CAPA board for their support during the day of the event. 

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2024 JEFF CLARK MEMORIAL
​VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

First Place
Natalie Marshall – Senior from Campbell County High School

Second Place
Parker Rowland – 10th grader  from Larry A. Ryles High School

Third Place 
Isabella Izaria – 10th grader from Coopers High School

Rising Star Encouragement Awards
Samuel Vega – 10th grader from Conners High School
John Schoultz – 9th grader from Mason High School
Ana Pimental  – Senior from Lakota West 

Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) partnered with Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) to host its newly named, Jeff Clark Memorial Vocal Scholarship Competition. This annual competition stopped in Covid but has been reborn in 2024 to honor Mr. Jeff Clark.  Mr. Clark was a beloved vocal director at Indian Hill High School and prior to that at Fairfield High School as well as an integral part of the CAPA board. Up to $1,000 in scholarship money was awarded at the competition on Saturday, April 6 at NKU’s SOTA Greaves Concert Hall. 

Vocal competitors are asked to prepare and perform two memorized selections within a seven-minute timeframe: one musical theatre selection, and another of contrasting style, such as classical, pop, gospel, jazz, or an original composition. 

It was a wonderful day of beautiful music – congratulations to our winners an to all the students who participated. Hope to see you next year!