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Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
WCM Scholarship
Auditions
WHEN & WHERE
The annual competition for scholarships will be held on Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 4, 2008, at our main location, 1584 N. Prospect Ave. The Conservatory will schedule the auditions. Please reserve the day until you receive your audition time. Each applicant will be notified by mail by Friday, April 11, with the day and time of his/her audition. Once times are assigned, changes cannot be made. Requirements
There are nine categories for students to choose from for the auditions, spread out over two weeks:
Sunday, April 27, 2008
- 9:00 Strings (current WCM students only)
- 10:00 New Conservatory students of all instruments and voice
- 10:00 Guitar: Classical and Flamenco (current WCM students only)
- 1:00 Guitar: Rock/Blues and Bass (current WCM students only)
- 1:00 Woodwinds and Brass (current WCM students only)
- 1:00 Voice (current WCM students only)
- 1:30 Mary Horwitt – MPS Middle and High School Piano Scholarship
Sunday, May 4, 2008
- 9:00 Piano (current WCM students only)
- 11:00 Music Industry (current and new WCM students)
- 11:30 Percussion (current WCM students only)
- 1:00 Jazz (current WCM students only)
WHO CAN APPLY
Scholarships are based on merit and are awarded to promising students of any age who demonstrate talent and achievement. Qualified judges selected by each department hear the auditions.
For current Conservatory students, all participants must have the approval of their instructor along with his/her signature on the application form. Each department provides audition requirements appropriate to the department. These requirements include criteria based on age or length of study. The requirements are attached to the application.
For new Conservatory students, a new Conservatory student is one who has not previously taken lessons at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in the area for which he/she is auditioning. (Music Industry applicants please follow the requirements that are specific to that category.) Ten minutes are allotted for each participant in this category however the duration of the audition is at the judge's discretion. Each participant must perform two pieces, one fast and one slow. The two works must be different in style and by different composers. The pieces should demonstrate technical proficiency and lyrical style. Memorization is optional. Participants are allowed to bring their own accompanists. Accompaniment is not provided by the WCM. Any amplifiers or other equipment needed for the audition should also be provided by the participant. Family members and friends are not allowed to sit in on the audition. Judges will have a brief conversation with each applicant following his/her audition. The department heads in consultation with the Director of Education hear the auditions and make recommendations for scholarship awards. All participants who receive a scholarship are required to sign a contract outlining their responsibilities. Scholarship recipients who fulfill these conditions and responsibilities, along with the recommendation from their Conservatory teacher, will have a full range of additional scholarship or financial aid opportunities available to them for study at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music during the fall and spring semesters of 2008-2009. Participants may only audition two times on their instrument in the New Student category.
WHAT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP FOR
Scholarship awards of $100 to $500 dollars are applied to full semesters of individual instruction. This is a credit which is applied toward the total tuition cost for the semester beginning fall 2008. The full award is divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. In addition, Piano, Guitar, Woodwind and Brass, Jazz and String players at the intermediate and advanced levels are eligible to receive additional scholarship money to be applied toward tuition when they register for a Conservatory ensemble.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants (or parents/guardians for minors) must complete the required application form and return it with the application fee ($15.00 non-refundable) by Friday, March 28, 2008, at 5 p.m. Only complete and legible applications will be accepted. Incomplete or illegible applications will be returned along with the entry fee. Deadlines will not be extended for these applicants.
A separate application form must be submitted for each student and each category.
For New Conservatory Students only: participants must submit an application and the following materials: (1) a written paragraph indicating why he or she wants to study at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, (2) a letter of recommendation from a music teacher. All materials should be sent by Friday, March 28, 2008, at 5 p.m. to: Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Attention: Barbara Henry, Director of Education, 1584 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202-6501
WHAT TO EXPECT
Only the authorized judge(s) and audition officials will hear the audition. Contestants will be judged on musical qualities, technique and performance skills. Contestants will be mailed copies of the judges' comments. Representative winners from the current Conservatory student categories may be invited to perform at the Honors Recital held on May 18, 2008 at 3 p.m.
Students with past due balances as of March 28, 2008 will not be allowed to participate in the auditions.
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in admissions, financial aid, scholarship, and employment, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, national origin, or other legally protected characteristics.
Please join us for the Honors Recital which will feature the first place winners from the current Conservatory student categories. This will be held on May 18, 2008 in the Helen Bader Recital Hall at 3:00 p.m.
THANKS AND GRATITUDE
Contributions from people who care about opportunities to learn and perform music make a difference in the quality and scope of music programs the Conservatory can offer. We are grateful to the donors whose generous contributions make these scholarships available. Award Recipients are encouraged to send a thank you letter to the donor responsible for their scholarship and to perform at a Conservatory or community event during the year in addition to the WCM honors recital. Scholarship winners may also apply and receive financial aid if qualified.
Applications
Current Student
New Students
Requirements For Scholarships
Guitar
Percussion
Voice
Strings
Recording & Music Technology
Woodwind & Brass
Jazz
Piano
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