Salem County Brass Society Scholorship Information

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

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General Information

The Salem County Brass Society is a non-profit organization that promotes brass music throughout Salem County, New Jersey. The Society is awarding a music scholarship to a deserving student, in any music discipline, from Salem County.

Application Requirements

The Applicant must:

be a senior in a Salem County high school
have a "B" average or better (confirmed by school records)
be planning on entering an accredited school of music with a major in performing arts or music education
submit an application providing school records, music performance history and recommendations from school music department and/or private teacher
provide a tape (15 minutes or less in length) of the applicants solo performance, with or without accompaniment, with titles
where the Awards Committee should decide it is necessary to make a final decision on a recipient, appear for an audition

Amount of Award:

The award will be in the amount of $2,000, to be given in four equal installments at the beginning of each academic year. Payment will be made directly to the student.

Continuation of Award:

To continue receiving the award, evidence must be received that the applicant is registered for the upcoming year in an accredited music program and has maintained a "C" average in his/her major. If a recipient of the award does not maintain a "C" average, that applicant's case will be reviewed by the Brass Society to determine if the award should be continued.

If the recipient fails to return to an accredited music program because of extenuating circumstances and returns at a later date, the Brass Society will review the situation to determine whether payment shall continue. If the recipient drops out of an accredited program due to failure or change of major, the award will cease.

Basis for Selection:

Selection of the recipient shall be made on the basis of:

potential for success in a music career
performance history
recommendations of school music department and/or private teacher
scholastic record
talent
need

When to Apply:

Applications must be received by Monday March 30th to be eligible for the scholarship in 2009. Applications can be downloaded by clicking the link below. Applications are also available in your high school's guidance office or by contacting the Brass Society directly at the address listed below.