Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • January 9, 2013 Area Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concerts is holding its third Young Artists’ Scholarship Competition to celebrate, recognize, and reward the talent, commitment, and discipline of young performers. This competition offers high school musicians an opportunity to perform during the 2012-13 Season of Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concerts. The first place winner will also receive a $1,000 in scholarship money to be used toward music education. The Young Artists’ Scholarship Competition is open to United Stated citizens and legal non-citizens who are fulltime high school students, reside in New Jersey, and show proficiency in vocal or instrumental music. Solo artists and ensembles performing in all styles of music will be considered. Interested participants are asked to submit an application with a preliminary audition DVD by Jan. 31. Twentyfive finalists will be selected to audition live and will be notified by mail by Feb. 28. Final auditions will be held March 9 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Applicants will be asked to perform the same repertoire submitted for the preliminary round. Applicants will be judged by a panel of experts on talent, technique, musicianship, skill, interpretation, presentation, and presence. Competitors compete against a standard of excellence, rather than against each other. Performers should bring their own accompanist. High school musicians may enter scholarship competition Wyckoff Wanderings Free rabies prevention clinic set Wyckoff’s annual free rabies prevention program is scheduled for Jan. 12 at the Wyckoff DPW Garage at 475 West Main Street. (Snow date: Jan. 19.) Hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Dogs must be on leashes, and cats must be in carriers. All pets must be escorted by an adult. Wyckoff residents may obtain 2013 licenses for their dogs and cats at the clinic. Dog and cat licensing will continue in town hall through Feb. 1. The license fee for a spayed/neutered pet is $11. The license fee for an unaltered pet is $14. An additional $10 late fee will be charged for licenses issued after Feb. 1. Cash in the exact amount or personal checks made payable to the Township of Wyckoff will be accepted. Schultz to address Garden Club The Wyckoff Area Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 16. The 9:30 a.m. meeting will be held at the James A. Mcfaul Environmental Center at 150 Crescent Avenue in Wyckoff. Janet Schulz will discuss the creative possibilities of art and water in the garden as she presents “This and That in the Garden.” She will highlight artistic focal points for year-round interest and structure. Schulz, who is president of the Wyckoff Garden Club, has served on the board of the Garden Club of New Jersey. Her garden has been featured in the New York Times and is frequently opened for public viewing through the Garden Conservancy. All are welcome. For more information, call (201) 7231065 or visit www.wyckoffgc.org. Folk rock shabbat set Shabbat Tzavta (Together), a participatory folk rock musical service, will take place at Temple Beth Rishon on Friday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. This musical service will include selections from contemporary and classical repertoires, folk rock melodies, liturgical selections, traditional motifs, Israeli melodies, and synagogue melodies from Argentina. (continued on page 16) Of the 25 finalists, 10 winners will be selected to perform at Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concert on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. For a scholarship competition brochure and application, or for additional information, contact Toni Bilotti Cecere at tcecere@donboscoprep.com or visit school’s website, www.donbosoprep.com/Events/Chapel Concert Series. Don Bosco Prep, founded in 1915, is a private, Catholic college preparatory high school for young men. Dedicated to empowering young men, the school provides rigorous academics at the AP, honors, and college prep levels, and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, athletics, and arts. Administered by the Salesians of Saint John Bosco, a religious order of priests and brothers, Don Bosco Prep is solidly founded on Catholic philosophy. Accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Don Bosco Prep is a member of The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, The National Catholic Education Association, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, The National Honor Society, The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and The Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League. The school is located at 492 North Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. The Franklin Lakes Public Library Sunday Afternoon Music Series will begin 2013 with a performance by composer, pianist, and songwriter Matt Daniel on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. Daniel’s program, “Ultimate Eclectic Experience,” transforms the musical experience as he integrates Sunday Music Series presents Daniel nearly all genres of music, artfully decorated with his own touch. All are invited. Seats are given on a first come, first served basis. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. For information, call (201) 891-2224.