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Scholarship Information
Scholarship Information
Students who continue to pursue music throughout junior high and high school have opportunities to apply for and potentially win scholarships to help them further their studies in the post-secondary world. While some high schools may have music scholarships available for a nominated music student, there are other forms of scholarships available that students can apply for or even talk to their high school teacher about.
Sponsored by: Troy Turner and the Cosmopolitan Music Society
Eligible Students: Any music student in grade 12
Background Information:
At the Cosmopolitan Music Society, we believe that musicianship is a life-long activity that should not stop simply because you have turned 18 or finished high school. We want everyone to have the opportunity to sing and play instruments well into their senior years!
As part of our mission to build life-long communities through music, we are instituting The Cosmopolitan Music Awards for exceptional Grade 12 jazz band, concert band and choral students who demonstrate musical excellence and service to the community.
Our scholarships would not be possible without the incredible sponsorship from Dr. Troy Turner. Dr. Turner is a physician at the Stollery Children's Hospital, and a long time euphonium and baritone player in multiple community bands here in Edmonton.
The scholarship includes: $250 bursary and a one-year membership to the Cosmopolitan Music Society ensemble of choice (approx. value $450), totalling $700. Winners can choose from any of our ensembles which include multiple jazz and concert bands, handbells and a mixed chorus.
The school of the winning students receives a beautiful plaque to display for the year and the student will be given a lovely certificate to recognize their achievement.
URL: https://www.cosmopolitanmusic.org/cms-scholarship-program
Ray McLellan "Reaching for Musical Excellence Award"
Ray McLellan "Reaching for Musical Excellence Award"
Sponsored by: The Wind Shoppe and The Bandstand
Eligible Students: Any grade 7-12 music student in ECSD
Background:
This special music award was named in honor of Raymond McLellan, who served as a teacher and district music consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools for 35 years. This award was created in June of 2012 to commemorate Mr. McLellan’s outstanding contribution to music education and was inaugurated upon his retirement from The Edmonton Catholic School District. This award is given to one ECSD grade 7-12 music student.
The successful candidate must be an ECSD Music student who:
Demonstrates enthusiasm for music, proficient musicianship and musical leadership within the school setting
Contributes to many musical endeavors within the school or district community
Exemplifies their Catholic identity by living the core values of ECSD: Dignity & Respect, Honesty, Loyalty, Fairness, and Personal and Communal Growth
In order to successfully qualify for consideration, students must:
Be nominated by their ECSD music teacher
Provide a written submission that answers the question, "What role does music play in my life?"
Provide a letter of recommendation from a person other than their music teacher, who can speak to their Catholic identity. This letter should speak to the candidate's personal attributes that exemplify the core values* of Edmonton Catholic Schools.
*Core Values: Dignity and Respect, Honesty, Loyalty, Fairness, Personal and Communal Growth
The selection panel will consist of: Representatives of the co-sponsoring music stores (The Wind Shoppe and The Bandstand) and will be facilitated by the ECSD Music Consultants.
Trophy and monetary award of $100 annually for the successful candidate is to be sponsored by The Wind Shoppe and The Bandstand.
Trophy is to be awarded annually at the recipient's school.
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