Music Boosters Scholarship Information Sheet

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1 Music Boosters Scholarship Information Sheet The Monroe-Woodbury Music Boosters Scholarship program seeks to reward those select students in grades 5-12, who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and success in their dedication to music. The student s confidence and passion for learning music will be apparent in Chorus, Band, Orchestra, or any combination of these ensembles. PLEASE NOTE: If you received a scholarship award last year, you are not eligible to apply this year unless you are in 12th Grade. ~Print clearly on your application. All essays must be typed! ~Please include an address for communications. ~The application requires a Teacher Recommendation Form from a Monroe-Woodbury Music teacher. You may provide up to 2 teacher recommendations, but one of them must be from a Monroe-Woodbury Music teacher. The other may be from a private teacher. *After filling out your name, school, grade and teacher s name, please give each teacher a separate form. The teacher(s) will then complete the form and send it back to us. If you are asking a private teacher to complete a form for you, please provide them with a stamped envelope addressed to: Monroe-Woodbury Music Boosters, PO Box 867, Harriman, NY * Please do NOT ask a teacher to fill out a recommendation form until you are sure you will be submitting an application. ~Interviews - All interviews will be conducted in person on April 3, 2017 at Central Valley Elementary School. There are no alternate interview times. If you are not interviewed at that time, you cannot be considered for a scholarship. No exceptions will be made. Interviews are typically conducted between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Further information regarding interview times will be sent out at the end of March. *If you do not attend your scheduled interview, your application will not be considered. Late arrivals for interviews cannot be guaranteed an appointment. ~Scholarships will be presented to winners during their school s spring concerts. Scholarships will be cash awards, amounts to be determined depending on the number of applicants. ~ Please see the checklist on the back of this information sheet to make sure all important steps have been taken, and you are ready to submit the application.

2 Music Boosters Scholarship Application PART 1: General Information Name: Mailing Address: Town State Zip Code Home telephone number: address: School (circle) CV NM PT HS MS (Color) Grade Name of music teacher(s) Instrument(s) Voice (S A T or B) Name of private instructor(s) (if applicable) PART 2: School Music Ensembles Please list all school music ensembles in which you are currently active: Page 1/Name: Grade:

3 PART 3: Music Ensembles outside of school Please list any NYSSMA, All County, Area All State, All State Festivals and Honors Ensembles in which you have participated. Indicate the years and level of each submission. PART 4: Musical Experiences outside of school Please list all other musical experiences that you have participated in outside of your school ensemble(s). Include both performance and study and state the years of participation. Some examples may include other bands, orchestras or choruses you perform with, private lessons, theater experience, Music Camps, Festivals, Summer Enrichment, etc. Page 2/Name: Grade:

4 PART 5: Essay: On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the question for your grade (include your name and grade on the top of the separate sheet) Grade 5: Tell us about your personal music history here at Monroe Woodbury Talk about your choice of instrument(s), challenges met (or not met). Is it everything you hoped it would be? Grades 6-11: Practicing and performing require dedication. What sacrifices have you had to make to devote time to your music, and what keeps you motivated to continue to practice and play? Seniors: Please choose one of the following quotes, and explain what it means to you: Choice 1: Albert Einstein said: If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. Choice 2: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart said: The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between. PART 6: The Interview: Directions will be sent via on how to schedule your interview through Sign-up Genius. PART 7: Submitting your application: Please refer to the checklist for options for submitting your application. You will receive confirmation of your application. If you have not received confirmation by March 25, 2017, us at musicboostermw@gmail.com. Page 3/Name: Grade:

5 MONROE-WOODBURY MUSIC BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM Student s Name School Grade Teacher s Name 1. Please put a checkmark in each area using the following categories: Has shown musical growth this year Is prepared at lessons (w/music, etc) Participates in Honors/Advanced groups Comes to rehearsal on time Shows leadership ability in their section Encourages other students Demonstrates responsibility Demonstrates respect for others Has a positive attitude Works to the best of their ability Rarely Sometimes Frequently Always TOTAL: 2. COMMENTS: Please write a few words about this student that you feel would be helpful in determining this student s scholarship potential. All forms should be submitted to mailto:musicboostersmw@gmail.com by March 17, 2017 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE

6 Music Boosters Scholarship Checklist Please make sure every item on the checklist is completed before you turn in your application. Every part of the application is fully complete and legible. Your name and grade are on each sheet. All teacher recommendations are distributed. You are available to be interviewed on: April 3, 2017 between 6:30- p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Your application is ready to send in one of the following ways: Scan your application as a PDF and to: musicboostersmw@gmail.com Applications via must be received by 11:59 PM on March 17, Give it to your music teacher in an envelope labeled: Music Boosters. Mail your application to: MW Music Boosters, PO Box 867, Harriman, NY Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than March 17, Mailboxes will be checked on March 20, 2017 and nothing can be received after that date.

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