Music Performance Scholarships

Whether it’s playing an instrument, a physical talent, or any other special skill you have, we want to hear how it’s progressed throughout your life. We want to know who has helped you grow your skills and encouraged you to keep working on your ability. Tell us about how you’ve pushed yourself to get better and why. A $500 tuition scholarship will be awarded once a year to the winning submission.

The Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship as a one-time preferred amount of up to $5000 which shall be given annually to a male or female music student who is pursuing an education in piano or voice. Special consideration shall be given to students currently attending the Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts, Washington, DC. A performance CD (compact disc) must be submitted with the application. This substantial scholarship is for one year, and is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year, for four years based on maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.

The scholarship competition is open to American citizens and permanent residents between the ages of 18 and 30 who are beginning their professional careers. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in New York auditions to be held February 28th, 2011 at the Kaufman Center in NYC. Transportation to and from New York is at the candidate's own expense. There is a non-refundable application fee of $40.The scholarship recipients will travel to Berlin to start his or her training with the Deutsche Oper Berlin or Teatro Regio Torino. The term of residence is typically 10 months from September through June, but can vary according to the respective schedules of the individual opera company. Each winner receives a full time contract with the opera house for the duration of their scholarship. Each scholarship includes a stipend in the amount of approximately US$16,000 and a round-trip flight to Berlin or Turin, a $1,300 value. The Berlin scholarship includes a €700 per month from Deutsche Oper Berlin to cover housing and healthcare benefits. Teatro Regio di Torino facilitates free housing in Torino and includes a €300 monthly payment and a meal subsidy plan.During the year, the students receive advanced training and are offered roles in actual productions for which they may receive additional compensation. The Opera Foundation facilitates housing in Berlin and recipients are encouraged to participate in language courses in both Turin and Berlin. The scholarship competition is currently only open to American citizens or permanent resident card holders, between the ages of 18 and 30 who are beginning their professional singing careers.

The scholarship competition is open to American citizens and permanent residents between the ages of 18 and 30 who are beginning their professional careers. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in New York auditions to be held February 28th, 2011 at the Kaufman Center in NYC. Transportation to and from New York is at the candidate's own expense. There is a non-refundable application fee of $40.The scholarship recipients will travel to Turin to start his or her training with the Deutsche Oper Berlin or Teatro Regio Torino. The term of residence is typically 10 months from September through June, but can vary according to the respective schedules of the individual opera company. Each winner receives a full time contract with the opera house for the duration of their scholarship. Each scholarship includes a stipend in the amount of approximately US$16,000 and a round-trip flight to Berlin or Turin, a $1,300 value. Teatro Regio di Torino facilitates free housing in Torino and includes a €300 monthly payment and a meal subsidy plan.During the year, the students receive advanced training and are offered roles in actual productions for which they may receive additional compensation. The Opera Foundation facilitates housing in Berlin and recipients are encouraged to participate in language courses in both Turin and Berlin. The scholarship competition is currently only open to American citizens or permanent resident card holders, between the ages of 18 and 30 who are beginning their professional singing careers.

The Bart Pitman scholarship is awarded to two high school seniors (winner + runner up) totaling $9,000 ($6000+$3000) for a keyboard scholarship. It is available to two high school seniors who plan to declare a major in classical piano or organ at a degree granting conservatory, college or university in the fall semester following graduation from high school.

Students with an interest in vocal or instrumental music and the intention of performing at Lycoming are invited to audition with faculty from the Music Department. In addition to scales, students will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces. Depending on experience, students may also be asked to sight read. Auditions are conducted on Monday and Friday afternoons and during Open House programs. Call the Office of Admission for details.

One $500 vocal music scholarship available to graduates of Enderlin, ND, High School and attending VCSU.

92nd Annual Schubert Club Scholarship Competition The Schubert Club Student Scholarship Competition, held each spring, awards approximately $50,000 annually to young musicians. (An additional $10,000 is given away in other scholarship and grant programs.) Two cash prizes in each age and instrument category are awarded – $2000 and $1500 – to be used for further musical education. The Competition is named in memory of Bruce P. Carlson, executive director of The Schubert Club from 1968 to 2006. Participants can download and mail, or electronically submit an application. Please read all the information carefully. Applications must be received complete with all required information and one $45 (per contestant) application fee. Payments and applications can be mailed to The Schubert Club offices or online with payment through PayPal. Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be a resident or enrolled in a learning institution within the 5-state region (MN, WI, SD, ND or IA). Please check website for dates of competition.

Catherine W. Pierce scholarship was established to support students who are majoring in disciplines within the Arts and/or History. Mrs. Pierce had a great interest in helping deserving students pursue the fields of Art or History. The award amount is up to $5,000. To be eligible for this scholarship students must: - Be enrolled full-time at a U.S. accredited 4 year institution - Have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale - Be pursuing a degree in an Art or History discipline (see eligible majors) To complete this application you will need: - To write an essay - To provide an unofficial transcript ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM GPA: 2.5 ETHNICITIES: African American/Black, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American, Caucasian RESIDENCY STATUS: U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES 4-Year Colleges ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Master's Student MAJORS African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art, Business, Creative Design, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Culinary, Design, Economics, English, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, History, Hospitality Management, Humanities, Illustration, Industrial Design, International Studies, Journalism, Labor Studies, Mass Media Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Photography/Video, Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Religion, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish, Theater Arts/Drama, Theology, TV Production, Urban Planning/Studies, Visual Arts, Vocal Performance, Women's Studies

A college junior majoring in Music Education at a college or university which has a Music Education Department offering a degree in same. Entry Fee: None Award Amount: $1,150 (Funded by the Gretchen E. Van Roy Endowment)

A college Sophomore majoring in Music Education at a college or university which has a Music Education Department offering a degree in same. Entry Fee: $5 Award Amount: $500 (Funded by the Myrtle Mehan and Hazel Morgan Legacies)

Must be a Sophomore attending Miami University. Entry Fee: None $850 for further study at Miami University, Columbus, Ohio (Funded by Neuman Legacy)