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

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

 

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Katherine N. Quartner-Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 1-12)

AWARDS: Three awards are given in each of four divisions for a total of 12 awards
- Elementary (Grades 1-3) / Elementary (Grades 4-6)/ Middle/Junior HS (Grades 7-9) / Senior HS (Grades 10-12)

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Students in grades 1-12 and attend Berks County Schools or reside in Berks County
Students of violin, viola, cello or string bass

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An audition of at least 5 minutes
Students must provide accompanist
                NOTE: Teachers may accompany students for this award, in grades 1-6 ONLY
 

Peter J. Brye Fund (Grades 7-11) - For Cello and Harp

AWARDS: One or more awards are given annually

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Students in grades 7-11 and attend Berks Co. Schools and reside in Berks County
Students of cello or harp

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An audition of at least 5 minutes
Students must provide accompanist
                NOTE: Teachers may not accompany students for this award
 

Peter J. Brye Summer Camp Music Program (Grades 7-11) - Summer Camp

Need Sensitive Award
AWARDS: At least one need-sensitive award of $500 each is given annually

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Cellists or Harpists in grades 7-11 who 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 orchestra or chamber ensembles for cello or harp
Deadline: May 2, 2008, decisions are made by May 16, 2008
 

James E. Fegley Summer Camp Orchestral String Music Program (Grades 7-11) - Summer Camp

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

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Orchestral string instrumentalists in grades 7-11 who 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 orchestra, string ensemble, chamber music or jazz ensemble
Deadline: May 2, 2008, decisions are made by May 20, 2007