Music Scholarships for 2019

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1 Immanuel College has a highly regarded music program consisting of practical and theoretical studies, and numerous extra-curricular ensembles encompassing strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, guitar and voice. Immanuel College is pleased to be able to offer a number of Music Scholarships in 2019 for students who demonstrate outstanding music skills and/or potential in Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Guitar, Piano or Voice. Awarding of a scholarship provides a percentage reduction of tuition fees for the duration of the student s enrolment, subject to satisfactory progress each year. There is no minimum performance standard for entry. Immanuel College is keen to provide an opportunity for students who may not have completed practical exams and who display great potential at a young age. Some theoretical background would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite. STRING SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships will be offered in the area of STRINGS in Students need to demonstrate outstanding musical skills and/or potential on either VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO or DOUBLE BASS. GENERAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships will be offered in 2019 for students demonstrating outstanding musical skills and/ or potential in the area of BRASS, WOODWIND, PERCUSSION, GUITAR, PIANO or VOICE. ELIGIBILITY Non-Immanuel students in Year 6, 7, 8 or 9 in 2018, Immanuel Primary School students enrolled in Year 6 in 2018, and Immanuel College students enrolled in Year 7 in These scholarships are not available for students currently attending Immanuel College in Years 8 onwards.

2 APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates should complete the Music Scholarship Application Form and return it to Immanuel College with supporting items (see below for details). A short list will be compiled immediately following the closing date and applicants will be allocated an audition time at a date to be advised. Candidates invited to audition will be asked to perform on their instrument(s). The pieces selected should reflect the range of their abilities. All applicants will be advised in due course of the outcome of their applications. CLOSING DATE 4.00pm Friday 2 February APPLICATION FEE An application fee of $30 should accompany the Application Form. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM The Application Form should be completed and submitted with the following items: Two written references one from the current music teacher Audio or video recording of one audition piece (if submitting electronically, for files larger than 1MB please provide via a private file sharing link (eg DropBox, SendSpace etc) or if submitting in hard copy on USB, CD or DVD) Portfolio of achievements Current school photograph Copy of Term 2 or end of year school report Application fee of $30. Please send your application via to: enrolments@immanuel.sa.edu.au or post to: The Principal Attention: Scholarships Immanuel College 32 Morphett Road, Novar Gardens SA 5040 Applications should be submitted by 4.00pm, Friday 2 February 2018

3 AUDITIONS Following the closing date, a short list will be compiled and selected applicants will then be contacted by phone to be allocated an audition time. Auditions will be held in the Immanuel College Music Centre early in Term One, ACCOMPANIST Applicants are encouraged to perform with their own accompanist if they have previously rehearsed the audition pieces. If a regular accompanist is not available at the time of audition, one of the Immanuel Music staff will be available and can rehearse with the student on the day. Please indicate as soon as possible if this is required and be able to supply a copy of the accompaniment music well in advance of the audition time in the correct key and clearly indicating repeats etc. If a student has never played with an accompanist, it is quite acceptable to perform unaccompanied. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Applicants selected for audition will be required to perform two contrasting pieces on their principal instrument. The pieces selected should reflect the range of the student s abilities. Appropriate sight reading and aural skills may also be assessed at the audition. FURTHER INFORMATION If you have any questions please contact Anne Johnson at: enrolments@immanuel.sa.edu.au

4 2019 Music Scholarship Application Form APPLICANT INFORMATION Surname: Date of Birth: Year Level: Given Names: Present School: Religion: PARENT/CAREGIVER INFORMATION Mother Name: Title (Mrs, Ms, Dr): Address: Occupation: Home Phone: Work Phone: Mobile Phone: PARENT/CAREGIVER INFORMATION Father Name: Title (Mr, Dr): Address: Occupation: Home Phone: Work Phone: Mobile Phone: OTHER CAREGIVER INFORMATION (If Applicable) Name: Title (Mrs, Ms, Mr, Dr): Address: Occupation: Home Phone: Work Phone: Mobile Phone:

5 2019 Music Scholarship Application Form INSTRUMENT CURRENTLY STUDIED First Instrument Name of Instrument: How long have you studied this instrument: Level of last examination: Grade achieved: Who is your current teacher: How long have you been studying with that teacher: Previous teacher(s): Second Instrument (if applicable) Name of Instrument: How long have you studied this instrument: Level of last examination: Grade achieved: Who is your current teacher: How long have you been studying with that teacher: Previous teacher(s): AUDITION PIECES (2 constrasting pieces one fast/one slow) (Details can be supplied later if not known at this stage) Name of pieces and instrument: SIGHT READING & AURAL SKILLS (for staff use only at audition) Sight Reading: Aural Skills:

6 2019 Music Scholarship Application Form THEORETICAL STUDIES (if applicable) Have you studied theory or musicianship (eg: AMEB, Trinity College etc). Please list details of any exams passed and grades achieved: INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL ENSEMBLES Are you a member of an instrumental or vocal ensemble: What type of ensembles would you like to participate in: HOBBIES & OTHER INTERESTS APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT CREDIT CARD DETAILS Mastercard Visa Amount: $30.00 / / / Name on Card: Expiry: / Signature:

7 COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION Don t forget to include the following items when submitting your application: Two written references one from the current music teacher Audio or video recording of one audition piece (if submitting electronically, for files larger than 1MB please provide via a private file sharing link (eg DropBox, SendSpace etc) or if submitting in hard copy on USB, CD or DVD) Portfolio of achievements Current school photograph Copy of Term 2 or end of year school report Application fee of $30. Please send your application via to: enrolments@immanuel.sa.edu.au or post to: The Principal Attention: Scholarships Immanuel College 32 Morphett Road, Novar Gardens SA 5040 Applications should be submitted by 4.00pm, Friday 2 February 2018