The Dublin Singers

The 2023 winner of The Dublin Singers Scholarship is Bella Mytinger, of Dublin Coffman High School.

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Bella has performed in over a dozen musicals at Coffman High School. She has served as Drama Club President and has been awarded numerous awards including Best Performer and Sophomore and Junior of the Year. A current student at the Red School of Music, Bella plans to attend college, where she will study vocal performance. 

As a shy child dealing with severe anxiety, Bella said that she never dreamed she would be singing on a stage in front of a crowd. She said she underwent exposure therapy - which not only helped her get over the fear of talking to people - it gave her the confidence to perform.

"I had always dreamed of performing on stage, but I was held back by my anxiety. Using what I learned ... singing in the shower became singing in front of large crowds – something I never thought was possible," she said. "I fell head over heels in love with vocal performance and musical theatre. While I am performing on stage, I am completely free. My fears no longer define me."

She said she wants to share the joy music brings her with others in the world. "In addition to my faith and family support, my love for the performing arts has helped me to find my place in the world," she said. "With my degree, I hope to share that love with others."

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The Scholarship was made possible thanks to a grant from the Dublin Arts Council.