Scholarship Description
Purpose: The Philharmonic Musicians’ Professional Scholarship Fund aids students who are truly serious about their music and have aspirations for a career in music but need financial assistance in reaching their goals. Selection of recipients will be based on need, talent and the student’s desire to excel as a musician. This program is not intended for beginning-level or collegiate students. Scholarships are awarded specifically for study with Philharmonic Musicians. Philharmonic musicians whose primary source of income is playing with the Philharmonic are eligible to teach in this program. In the event a student is not already studying with a Philharmonic musician, the committee will make every attempt to obtain a Philharmonic musician teacher for the student. Special arrangements can be considered if the Philharmonic does not employ a full-time musician for a particular instrument.Eligibility Requirements & Instructions:• Must be instrumental musician under age of 19• Applicant must complete and return application• Recommendation form from private music instructor/teacher (mailed by teacher)• Call (260) 481-0757 to sign up for an audition time• For the audition, the student must bring three copies of their selected audition music for the adjudicators. You may bring an accompanist if desired, but this is not a requirement.
Year of Need:
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award:
Max Award:
Deadline: 2024-10-01
Website: http://www.fwphil.org/
Sponsoring Organization
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
4901 Fuller Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Contact Person:
Phone: 260-481-0770 or 260-481-0760 / Toll Free: 888-402-2224
Fax: 260-481-0769
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