Every year we award scholarships to music students in our area to attend various music summer camps in Michigan. We hope our assistance helps them reach their goals in the musical profession of their choice.  We are happy to be able to continue this program for the youth in our community.

This year Scholarship Applications were due February 5th by mail or e-mail.

The winners of the 2010 scholarships will be awarded during our concert on March 2nd.  These students will be invited to perform with the band in our May 11th concert.

If you would like to review the forms, click on the links below.  Please do not submit any applications until we post that we are accepting applications for scholarships next year.

Scholarship Application 2010 (PDF File)

Scholarship Application 2010 (MS Word Document)

There is also an online application form students may use to submit applications for next year’s scholarships.  This year’s submission is closed.  Please do not submit any forms until we announce when we are accepting new applications for 2011.  Next year, use the following  link to navigate to the Scholarship Application Form.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Students must submit signed Letters of Recommendation from their band directors. Students may attach them to their applications or request their band directors and/or private teachers to e-mail them directly to Brenda Selley,  Director of Education and Scholarships. If band directors choose to e-mail their letters of recommendations, please be sure to enter the student’s name in the Subject Field of the e-mail message.  Thank you very much.

2010 Scholarship Winners

Meghan Burgess, who is in the 10th grade at Saginaw Heritage High School, was awarded a scholarship to help fund attendance at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Meghan plays clarinet, as well as alto and tenor saxophone and piano.

Alyssa Cozad is a percussionist at Bay City Central High School and is in the 10th grade. She also plays steel drums. Alyssa was awarded a scholarship to attend Alma College Percussion Workshop.

Nathan Reinshuttle plays alto and tenor saxophone and is in the 10th grade at Pinconning High School. He was awarded a scholarship to attend CMU Music Camp.

Samantha Ward is in the 11th grade at Bay City Western. She was awarded a scholarship to help fund her attendance at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Samantha is studying the flute, piccolo, mellophone, piano, clarinet, recorder, french horn, trumpet, guitar and fife.

Each of the award recipients has already accomplished a great deal in music.  They have received numerous awards by performing in bands, small ensembles and as soloists. We wish our promising composers, professional musicians and music instructors the best and hope all their dreams come true.

Encourage your students to apply next season!  We look forward to hearing from you in 2011.