Berkshire Music School Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Music School announce the upcoming Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions for aspiring musicians.

These auditions are scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Taft Recital Hall at Berkshire Music School, located at 30 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Open to talented instrumentalists, guitarists, electric bassists, and vocalists, the scholarship auditions provide an excellent opportunity for musicians to showcase their skills and potentially receive merit-based financial assistance for their music education.

Audition Details:

  • Instrumentalists, Guitarists, and Electric Bassists are required to come prepared with:

    • Major and minor scales in two octaves

    • Two songs of their choice in contrasting styles

  • Vocalists are asked to prepare:

    • Two songs of their choice in contrasting styles
      Note: Berkshire Music School will not provide an accompanist, so vocalists are encouraged to bring pre-recorded accompaniment if needed.

These auditions not only provide a platform for showcasing musical talent but also offer financial support for students committed to furthering their musical education. The Talent and Merit Scholarship Auditions are open to musicians of all skill levels.

To Register for the Auditions:

Visit berkshiremusicschool.org/scholarships to register.

For additional information or questions, contact Berkshire Music School at 413.442.1411 or email Tristan Manzolini at tmanzolini@berkshiremusicschool.org.

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Following MassDEP's order, Barile has completed the required cleanup actions and must pay $14,000 of the $17,400 penalty to resolve the violations. The balance of the penalty is suspended pending compliance with the remaining administrative terms of the order.  
 
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