CCMTA Scholarship
Purpose: To provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating Senior for further study in a music field. The membership may vote to increase the amount if the budget allows
Format: Students will fulfill all requirements listed. An outside judge will select the recipient. There will be a committee chairman to receive all applications and keep each application anonymous.
Age: Required to be a graduating senior
Deadline: April meeting (see calendar)
Application: Printed in yearbook
Performance: Winner will be invited to perform at our May Awards Ceremony.
Award: Scholarship will be presented at the May Awards Ceremony.
To be eligible the following requirements must be met:
1. Student must be accepted by an accredited college, university, or conservatory for undergraduate study in a music related field. Submit a copy of acceptance letter from the Music Dept.
2. tudent must submit taped audition to include 3 selections from three different styles/periods. Tapes will not be returned.
3. Student must submit a 250 word essay containing the following information:
A. Significance of music in his/her life;
B. Professional plans.
4. High school transcript must accompany application.
5. Student must submit 3 letters of recommendation:
A. School teacher or counselor
B. Adult other than relative who knows student well (minister, employer, etc.)
C. Private music teacher.
6. Teacher must be a member of CCMTA.
In the event there is no eligible senior, no scholarship will be awarded.