LVC/PMTA MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

The Lehigh Valley Chapter of PMTA has an active scholarship program for students whose teachers are current members of the LVC/PMTA. The program supports both scholarships for seniors who wish to study music at the college level and for all students wishing to attend a summer music-camp program.

The LVC/PMTA annual Hannah Young Play-a-Thon Program is the only source of funding for these scholarship programs. However, the LVC/PMTA welcomes and encourages any financial support from individuals, local businesses, and corporations. For information on “giving to the LVC/PMTA” please contact John R. Stevenson, Treasure by email or by phone at 610-691-5544.

Frank Chesebro Memorial Scholarship

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Foy Hall, Moravian College

2:00 PM

Statement of Purpose:

The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the PMTA awards scholarships annually to
high school seniors who are planning to pursue music as a career and who
have studied a minimum of six months with a current member of LVC/PMTA.
Recipients must have applied to and have been accepted by an institution
of higher learning that is accredited by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SCHOOLS OF MUSIC. Judges will base their decisions upon all-around
musicianship, performance technique and information provided by the
applicant. The judges reserve the right not to award any or all prizes.

• Awards:
  

  • First Place: $,2000.00
    Second Place: $1,500.00
    Third Place: $1,000.00

In the event of ties, the following procedure will be in place:

• In the event of a tie for first place, both first and second place
  awards will be combined and split between/among the first place winners. There will be no second place award in this case and the third place award can be split if considered advisable by the judges.

• In the event of a tie for second place, both second and third
  place awards will be combined and split between/ among the second place
  winners. In this case, no third place award will be given.

• In the event of a tie for third place, the third place award will
  be split between/ among the third place winners. Awarding first and/or second place awards will be at the discretion of the judges. The decision of the judges is final. It is the prerogative of the judges to decide if students are qualified to receive an award.
  

Application Postmark Deadline: Friday, April 20, 2012

Date of Audition: Sunday, May 20, 2012, Foy Hall, Moravian College at 2:00 PM

Eligibility:

Scholarships are available to instrumental and vocal students of
LVC/PMTA members. Auditioning students must have participated in at
least two LVC/PMTA student activities.

Application Requirements:

• A Completed application form

• Three letters of recommendation are required from adults, who are well acquainted with the applicant's musical abilities and character. Professional musicians must write two of the three letters, one of whom must be the sponsoring teacher.
  

• Essay: About 500 words (typed). Suggestions: how has music enriched your life; what are your lifetime musical goals?
  Repertoire list: On a separate sheet, list repertoire studied in the last three years. If studying more than one instrument, this repertoire may be included.

Audition Requirements:

• VOCAL/PIANO:

  • Three memorized pieces of contrasting styles to represent three different musical periods; single movements are acceptable. An optional fourth selection (memory not required) may be included to demonstrate applicant's abilities in an additional area (composition, other instrument, jazz, improvisation, accompanying). Please keep the program down to 20 minutes; the judges will hear at least 15 minutes of longer programs.

• INSTRUMENTAL:

  • Three pieces and an optional fourth as described above. Exception: a minimum of one of the three pieces must be memorized.

• COMPOSITION/THEORY:

  • Two samples of original work must be submitted with the application as well as a recording (if available - highly recommended) of one of the works. Applicants must perform at least one work for the audition. This work may be one of the original compositions or may be chosen from applicant's repertoire.

Additional Information:

• Please provide timings for each piece.

• Applicants must provide their own accompanists.

• The sponsoring teacher may serve as accompanist.

• The auditions will be open to the public;

• Following the performance(s), each candidate will be interviewed individually.

• Awards will be distributed at the close of the program.

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: Friday, April 22, 2011

Statement of Purpose:

The Lehigh Valley Chapter of PMTA awards annual summer music camp scholarship to students of teachers who are current members of the LVC/PMTA. The teachers of the LVC/PMTA seek to involve their students in summer music programs that will deepen a love for music, broaden an understanding of the art form, and enjoy the company of other students in at atmosphere of summer fun.

Awards:

The LVC-PMTA will provide up to$ 250.00 of the cost of summer camp on the condition that the music camp has at least 50% of its curriculum dedicated to music education.

The decision of the judges is final.

Eligibility:

Scholarships are available to instrumental and vocal students, of LVC/PMTA members.

Application Requirements:

• A Completed application form
  

• One letter of recommendation from the sponsoring teacher.
  

• The applicant must show a strong desire to study music and has participated in events sponsored by the LVC/PMTA such as the annual Play-a-Thon.