Sheila & Werner Harms

Young Artist Scholarship

Summary:

Based on artistic merit, consistent and high-levels of achievement, and demonstrated excellence in their chosen area of performing arts, one or more persons will be selected each year to receive Pro Musica’s Sheila & Werner Harms Young Artist Scholarship. This scholarship, named in memory of the late Sheila & Werner Harms, long-time Pro Musica members, was established for the purpose of assisting and encouraging aspiring young artists to continue their musical education at the college level and beyond. It is our sincere hope that these young people, whether they choose music performance as a career or not, will continue to develop their skills, will contribute to the artistic landscape of their communities, and will ultimately serve as ambassadors to keep music and the allied arts alive for many generations to come.

Eligibility and requirements:

Eligibility is limited to young musicians between the ages of 16 and 22 who will be or are already majoring in music in college.  Application, including a quality audition recording, is required to be submitted on or before Pro Musica’s February meeting.  The Award winner is required to appear and perform at the April Pro Musica meeting.  Failure to appear and perform for any reason will result in disqualification and forfeiture of any cash award.  The decisions of the scholarship committee shall be final, and no correspondence shall be entered into regarding those decisions. 

Award Amount:

The award will be a minimum of $500 and may be adjusted upward as budget allows based on sustainable funding levels attained through club dues ($500 per year) and additional designated donations.

Application/Nomination Process:

1. The application/nomination process will be publicized to all ProMusica members.  A letter with application and instructions will be mailed and e-mailed at the beginning of each season.
2. Members will publicize the event and will work with their candidate(s) to encourage them to participate and help assure applications are submitted before the deadline.
3. Applications and audition tape/CD must be submitted no later than the day of Pro Musica’s February meeting.

Selection Process:

1. The Scholarship Committee will establish a review/selection process.
2. The winner will be announced at Pro Musica’s March meeting.

Award Presentation Process:

The scholarship will be awarded at the Pro Musica’s April  meeting where the young artist will perform as the featured artist.

Application Form (click here to download the form in MS Word format)

Sheila & Werner Harms

Young Artist Scholarship

Application

Sponsored by Pro Musica Club

Contact Judy Moore at 972-533-3515

 

 

Name of Applicant _____________________________________________________

 

Address _____________________________________________________________

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Telephone numbers ____________________________________________________

Instrument or Voice ____________________________________________________

 

Programs you have participated in: ________________________________________

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Awards you have received: _____________________________________________

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What college do you currently or do you plan to attend? _______________________

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Will you be majoring in music? ___________________________________________

 

Please return this application by February 15, 2012, to Pro Musica Club, c/o Judy Moore, 5012 Maple Springs Blvd. , Dallas , TX 75235 , with a recording of one or two of your favorite pieces.  On a separate page please list music organizations and activities in which you have participated.  Our winner will be announced at the March 3, 2012 Pro Musica meeting.  The scholarship will be awarded at the April 15, 2012 Pro Musica meeting where the young artist will perform as the featured artist.

 

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