About JazzErie2016 JazzErie Scholarship
Applications Open
A Community of Musicians & Music Lovers, Affiliate of the Erie Art Museum
2576 Corvette Drive - Erie, PA 16510 814-825-5480 clute2576@roadrunner.com Jazz Scholarship
The Scholarship There will be one $1000 scholarship awarded by Jazz Erie to a high school senior student The scholarship will be based on the student's academic and musical excellence, resume, and letters of recommendation, as determined by the Scholarship Committee. Prior to the distribution of funds, an officer of Jazz Erie will contact the appropriate institution and confirm the student's enrollment for the following year. The scholarship award will be presented to the student at The Next Generation Concert on May 12, 2016.
Candidates The applicant must be planning to major in a music curriculum in an accredited college, university or conservatory. This could be music education, music performance, music theory, etc. Applicant must be a senior currently enrolled at a public or parochial high school.
Application Process Completed applications will be returned to Jazz Erie Scholarship Chairman: Completed applications and all materials must be postmarked by May 5, 2016. Applications consist of: 1. Completed application 2. Recommendation of high school music director(s) 3. Recommendation of high school guidance counselor 4. Verification of college application and acceptance for the study of music curriculum at an accredited college, university or conservatory. 5. An essay on how participation in the school's jazz music program has enriched your life and influenced your future music aspirations and a video/dvd of a solo performance on your major instrument.
Selection process The scholarship committee will consist of the following Jazz Erie members: 1. President 2. Vice President 3. Jazz Erie Scholarship committee 4. Representative from the performance committee This committee will meet prior to the Next Generation concert. Each committee member will rank the applicants, and an average will be taken to decide the winner. The winner will be announced at the Next Generation concert. If, in the opinion of the judges, no student meets the criteria, the scholarship may not be awarded. Jazz Erie Jazz Scholarship Application
Please type all information and letters of recommendation
Name_____________________________ High School___________________________ School Address___________________________________________________________ City_______________________________State _____________ Zip________________ School Phone ______________________ Home address ______________________ City_______________________________State _____________ Zip________________ Home Phone _______________________
Please check the festivals you attended and place your chair placement or rank in the area next to the instrument.
Jazz Ensemble
Sophomore Junior Senior Instrument - Chair Instrument - Chair Instrument - Chair District Band Number All State List any other musical honors/awards:
Detail your contribution to musical activities outside of school:
List musical organizations in your school in which you participate and the number of years you have been a member:
List special honors in music you have and academic achievemenst:
Other awards and honors you have earned:
List any music or jazz camps you have attended:
On a separate piece of paper, please write a short essay on how participation in the school's Jazz music program has enriched your life and influenced your future music aspirations.
Attach to this application:
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I have completed this application and confirm that all information is truthful and correct. I am aware of the criteria for the award selection and agree to abide by the decisions of the Jazz Erie Selection Committee if any interview or performance tape would be required.
Student Signature___________________________________________ Parent Signature ____________________________________________
Music Director Signature ____________________________________ Date Mailed __________
PLEASE MAIL ONE ORIGINAL AND FOUR COPIES OF THE COMPLETED PACKAGE TO: Allen Zurcher, Jazz Erie 3820 Wood Street Erie, PA 16508 All materials must be postmarked by May 5, 2016.
Jazz Erie Scholarship Application
EVALUATION AND ENDORSEMENT BY THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DIRECTOR
Name of Applicant :_______________________________________________________
I verify that the above named student is a senior at: ______________________________ (school)
Music Director Signature: __________________________________________________
Director’s Phone: ____________________________ ___________________________ (home) (school)
Director’s email: ____________________________ ___________________________ (home) (school)
Date: _________________
Director’s recommendation (Typing would be appreciated):
recommendation form.
Jazz Erie Scholarship Application EVALUATION AND ENDORSEMENT BY THE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________
I verify that the above named student is a senior at:______________________________ (school)
Counselor’s Signature: ____________________________________________________
Counselor’s Phone: _______________________ (school) Counselor’s email: _______________________ (school) Date: ___________________
Counselor’s recommendation (Typing would be appreciated):
For additional information, contact Chuck Lute, JazzErie Education Committee Chair 2576 Corvette Drive - Erie, PA 16510 814-825-5480 clute2576@roadrunner.com March 21, 2016
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