Music Scholarship Application
The primary selection criteria are as follows:
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The applicant should be part of the First Church family (membership is not required) or living or studying in the Glastonbury community. If the student is a college undergraduate, his or her family must live in Glastonbury. Preference will be given to applicants belonging to a faith community of any denomination.
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Applicants must be taking formal instrumental or vocal lessons emphasizing classical music and must have completed a minimum of two years of lessons on the audition instrument or, if auditioning vocally, two years of voice lessons or, if age 14 or younger, one year of voice lessons.
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Student motivation is most important in the selection process, but financial need will also be considered.
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Finalists will be scheduled for an audition and interview with the Board of Music and should prepare a 3-5 minute selection.
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The winning applicant may be invited to perform at a worship service at First Church.
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Questions should be directed to the Chair of the Music Scholarship Committee, Cheryl Gaudette.
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Fill out the form below or print a form to return to the church office by Friday, May 3.