Performing Arts Scholarship in Music
The Performing Arts Scholarship in Music is a scholarship that is designed to attract the best and brightest to our music program (band and chorus). A limited number of these scholarships will be awarded to incoming 9th grade students who show potential for excellence in the musical arts. The scholarship amount is $2,500 for each year of high school that the student maintains good academic standing and involvement in the arts.
- Complete the form below.
- Submit a cover letter explaining why he is a good candidate for this award.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from someone who is personally familiar with his work.
The cover letter and letter of recommendation should be submitted directly to Mrs. Mary Thielen (Band) or Dr. Richard Skirpan (Chorus). The application deadline is January 2, 2025. Qualifying applicants will be scheduled for an in-person audition in February.
Scholarship Interest Form
Choral & Band Program Requirements
List of 2 items.
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Requirements for Placement into Band
Woodwinds and brass:- A scale of your choice.
- A piece of music that demonstrates your ability level. This can be a band piece or solo piece.
Percussionists:- Demonstration of the following rudiments:
- flam
- paradiddle
- closed roll
- A piece of music that demonstrates your ability level. This can be a band piece or solo piece.
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Requirements for Placement into Choral Music
- Pitch-matching (singing back a single note that is played on the piano or sung)
- Vocalizing (singing back short musical patterns) to help determine the top and bottom of your range
Performing Arts Scholarship Requirements
List of 2 items.
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Band Scholarship
Woodwinds and brass:- Scales up to 3 sharps and 3 flats
- A solo piece or etude (not a band arrangement)
- Sightreading
Percussionists:- Demonstrate the following rudiments:
- flam
- paradiddle
- 5 stroke, 9 stroke and 17 stroke rolls
- closed roll
- A snare drum solo or etude (not a band arrangement)
- Sightreading
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Choral Music Scholarship
- Pitch-matching and vocalizing as above
- Sing an accompanied excerpt of your choosing. This can be from art song, musical theater, or a choral piece you have previously sung with another ensemble. Memorization is not required, but in addition to any music for yourself, you must bring at least one copy of the music for the evaluator. Recorded accompaniment is acceptable and encouraged, but you must still bring sheet music.
- Sightreading
