ELEMENTARY – HIGH SCHOOL MERIT AWARDS
Merit Scholarships, Grades 1-12, Excluding College Study
Percussion

DEADLINE:  January 31, 2008 - - Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2008
(unless otherwise noted)

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Willis M. Rapp Fund (Grades 7-9)
AWARDS: One or more awards are given annually

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Percussionists who are in grades 7-9, and attend Berks County Schools and reside in Berks County

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An audition of at least 5 minutes
At the judges’ discretion, rudiments and sight reading may be required
Students must provide an accompanist in the unusual case that work is accompanied on keyboard.
                NOTE: Teachers are not allowed to accompany students

Willis M. Rapp Fund (Grades 7-9) - Summer Camp
Need-Sensitive Award

AWARDS: Two need-sensitive awards of $500 each are given annually

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
 Percussionists who are in grades 7-9, and attend Berks County Schools AND reside in Berks County
Students who have already received this scholarship are encouraged to re-apply

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
No audition is required, RMF’s Scholarship Committee will determine recipients based upon applications & recommendations.
Teachers should mention any financial need in their recommendation
Camp program will feature any combination of solo or concert ensemble for percussion
Deadline: May 2, 2008, decisions are made by May 16, 2008