Martorella Scholarship in Classical Voice
The Martorella Scholarship is in remembrance of my opera loving grandfather. As a tiny child he had me sit on his lap as he listened to the Metropolitan Opera radio program on Saturday afternoons. Who knew that I would start to sing at age nine, become a soloist in church, have leads in musical theatre and operas. My Papa was very proud of me! Now, I am pleased to be able to honor the memory of Bernardo Salvatore “Benny” Martorella by helping young talented opera singers in his name! — JUDY MARTORELLI, National Chair
2025 Martorella Scholarship in Classical Voice Information & Application
The National Society of Arts and Letters invite artists to apply for our 2025 Martorella Scholarship in Classical Voice. $10,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Applications are due to chapters by February 15, 2025. Please see the materials below for more information on this opportunity and check back for 2026 information.
2025 Martorella Scholarship in Classical Voice Application & Details
2025 Winner
Sarah Rosales
Salvadoran-American coloratura soprano Sarah Rosales is originally from CedarRapids, Iowa. In the summer of 2024, she was a member of the Frank R. Brownell, III Apprentice Artist Program at Des Moines Metro Opera where she was a part of two productions, The Barber of Seville, and the world premiere of Damien Geter’s American Apollo. This summer she will make a role debut with the Glimmerglass Festival in the world premiere of Derek Bermel’s The House on Mango Street, andwill also appear in the ensembles of the Rake’s Progress, and Sunday in the Park with George. Starting fall of 2025 she will be pursuing her master’s degree at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Dr. Gwen Coleman. Sarah previously completed her undergraduate degree at Drake University in Des Moines,Iowa, under the tutelage of Leanne Freeman-Miller.