I am applying for the following grant/scholarship:
Name in full (no initials)
Current address
Summer address Date Effective
Current Telephone Summer Telephone
E-mail address
Name at time of initiation
Chapter of initiation Date of initiation
Chapter of current affiliation
(See Helen Haupt Chapter Project Grant for the only exception to the following request.)
The Following Materials Must Accompany This Application:
Application fee of $25 (non-refundable)- Cashier’s check or certified money order only, made payable
to Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation or credit card. No personal checks will be accepted!
Official college transcript
Current resume, including Mu Phi Epsilon participation
Two letters of recommendation, each sealed in an envelope and signed over the seal by the writer
Two black and white photos, suitable for publication
Additional supporting materials noted in the grant /scholarship descriptions
General Instructions:
Send this application form and all supporting materials to the appropriate chairman.
Clearly mark each item with your name.
A self-addressed mailer with sufficient postage for return of materials, if desired.
Please list any summer festivals you plan to attend: _______________________________________________
Method of Payment: Master Card [ ] Visa [ ] Cashier's Check/Money Order [ ]
Credit Card # ______________________ Exp. Date ________ Signature___________________________
Agreement:
I, _______________________________________________, agree that if I receive this award, I will
send to the appropriate chairman a summary of what has been accomplished with the assistance of this
award. I also agree to return the award to the Foundation if I decide not to use the money as intended.
Date ____________________________________________
All Grant applications to include the following: Composers - score and compact disc recording of a
recent composition; Performers - recent reviews, programs, compact disc recording; Theorists, Historians,
and Educators - one recent paper or publication.
GRANT-IN-AID: $500 for a specific purpose essential to completion of an exceptional musical
project or undertaking well beyond the planning stage. Enclose a concise statement of the purpose for which
this grant will be used.
Chairman: Taylor
MERLE MONTGOMERY DOCTORAL GRANT: $1,000 awarded on the basis of evidence that an
applicant is a bona fide doctoral candidate whose advanced work toward the degree is at a significant
stage of completion. Enclose letter or document showing acceptance as a doctoral candidate; a concise
statement of the purpose for which this grant will be used.
Chairman: Taylor
MABEL HENDERSON MEMORIAL GRANT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY: $1,500 to study outside
the United States in a country other than the country of an applicant’s birth or citizenship on the basis
of high achievement in an applicant’s major field. Applicants must be 21 years of age by
June 1, 2008. Enclose letter or document showing acceptance by proposed teacher or institution; a concise
statement of the purpose for which this grant will be used; a letter attesting to your language proficiency.
Chairman: Taylor
HELEN HAUPT ALUMNI CHAPTER PROJECT GRANTS: A maximum of $2,000 to help support
one or more special projects undertaken by alumni chapters. Enclose a detailed proposal (no more than
500 words) describing the project, its significance, and the extent of member participation in the project. Include
a procedure, a timeline, a detailed budget including any other sources of funding, and any additional pertinent
information that will support the proposal. *Previous winners of this grant may re-apply for consideration of a
significantly different project. Final disbursement of funds may be withheld until significant progress toward
completion has been demonstrated. Chapter must be in good standing to receive funding.
Please use generic application form, noting the following modifications:
Name in full: indicate chapter name and name of project leader
Current address, etc.: for project leader
Initiation information: leave blank
College transcripts: unnecessary
Current résumé: send a summary of chapter activities
Letters of recommendation: unnecessary
Two black and white photos: send group pictures suitable for publication
Agreement: to be signed by the project leader on behalf of the chapter
Chairman: Sandness
COMPOSITION & THEORY
LILLIAN HARLAN RAMAGE GRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN COMPOSITION: $400
to a graduate student in composition. Enclose proof of current registration or acceptance into a
graduate program; score and high-quality compact disc recording of one recent composition.
Chairman: Sandness
ELLEN JANE LORENZ PORTER GRANT FOR GRADUATE WORK IN COMPOSITION: $1,000
to a graduate student working on an advanced degree in composition. Enclose proof of current registration
or acceptance into a graduate program; scores and high-quality compact disc recording of two recent compositions.
Chairman: Sandness
RUTH DEAN MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 to a student majoring in Music Theory or Composition. The
student must be an active member of Mu Phi Epsilon, having contributed to the advancement of the Fraternity.
(One of the letters of recommendation must be from a Music Theory or Composition professor. The application
should include evidence of theoretical work, for example, an analysis, an essay, etc.)
Chairman: Sandness
SCHOLARSHIPS
CONDUCTING
THE JAMES AND LOLA FAUST CHORAL CONDUCTING OR SACRED MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP:
$3,000 for study in choral conducting or sacred music. Open to the study of music of
all faiths: organists, cantors, choir directors, organist/choir directors, soloists, or researchers in sacred music.
Conductors must send a video and performers a CD of two contrasting works which demonstrate familiarity and
command of conducting or sacred music performance. Enclose a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles,
composers’ names and timings and recent reviews and programs. If not enrolled in an institution of higher learning
enclose a detailed statement outlining how the award would be used.
Chairman: Curea
JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON CONDUCTING/COACHING SCHOLARSHIP:
A maximum of $7,000 to support a scholarship for study of conducting/coaching. Enclose
a detailed description of the proposed project (250-500 words); a statement of financial need; a detailed budget; a high
quality video of a rehearsal or performance; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’
names, and timings; and any additional supporting documents relevant to the specific field of conducting/coaching.
Chairman: Curea
INSTRUMENTAL
GERKE COLLEGIATE ARTIST SCHOLARSHIPS: Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings. Two $500 awards
for undergraduate music majors with at least a B average in music and a C average in all other subjects. Enclose a
high-quality compact disc recording (15-30 minutes) which includes a contemporary work written after 1980, a
contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy
of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus
numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
Chairman: Wyche
ALBERTA DENK SCHOLARSHIP FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO: $500 to a music
major for study in music performance. Enclose a high-quality compact disc recording (15-30 minutes) which includes
a contemporary work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as
needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the
recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
Chairman: Wyche
BETH LANDIS VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 awarded for undergraduate or graduate study
in violin. Along with resume, enclose a short biographical sketch; a statement detailing how these funds would
support attainment of career goals, including a detailed budget; and a high quality compact disc recording
(30-45 minutes), demonstrating familiarity and command of the instrument, which includes a contemporary
work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill
the time requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire
with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
Chairman: Wyche
THE JEAN LOUISE MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 to a graduate or undergraduate instrumentalist (brass,
woodwinds, strings or percussion) for study in music performance. Enclose a high quality CD recording
(15 - 30 minutes) of at least two contrasting works which demonstrate familiarity and command of the
instrument. Enclose a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, composers' names and timings, and recent
reviews and programs.
Chairman: Wyche
CHAMBER MUSIC
JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON CHAMBER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: A maximum
of $7,000 to a person involved in a chamber group that can demonstrate a performance history of at least two years.
Enclose a detailed description of the proposed project (250-500 words); a statement of financial need; a detailed
budget; a high quality CD recording (30 – 45 minutes) which includes an American contemporary work written after
1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill the time requirement; a
copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus
numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
Chairman: Curea
JAZZ/COMMERCIAL
JAZZ/COMMERCIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $500 to a musician (vocal or instrumental) who is seeking a
career in jazz or commercial music. Enclose a high quality compact disc recording of two contrasting works which
demonstrates familiarity and command of jazz or commercial techniques and style. Open to all members of Mu Phi
Epsilon. If not enrolled in an institution of higher learning, enclose a detailed statement outlining how the award would
be used.
Chairman: Curea
MUSIC BUSINESS
EDYTHE G. BURDIN SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to a student studying music business. Enclose a concise
summary of current program of study and future career plans.
Chairman: Hoover
MUSIC EDUCATION
MADGE CATHCART GERKE SCHOLARSHIP: $400 for study in music education to an
applicant with no professional classroom teaching experience who will complete certification
requirements at the end of any term of this current academic year. Enclose short biographical sketch and statement
of goals as an educator. Letters of recommendation to be from recent supervisor of student teaching and college
music faculty member with whom applicant has studied.
Chairman: Taylor
BETH LANDIS MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 for undergraduate or graduate study
in music education. Enclose short biographical sketch and statement of goals as an educator.
If not currently enrolled in a music education program, enclose proof of acceptance into a graduate program.
Letters of recommendation to be from a recent supervisor of professional or student teaching, or from music
faculty.
Chairman: Taylor
HAZEL B. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: $400 for graduate study in music education. Enclose a short
biographical sketch and statement of goals as an educator. Letters of recommendation to be from recent supervisor
of professional or student teaching and college music faculty member with whom applicant has studied.
Chairman: Taylor
NADINE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP: $600 to an applicant currently enrolled in an accredited program
of graduate study in music education. Enclose proof of current registration or acceptance into a graduate program;
short biographical sketch; statement of goals as an educator; short essay (500 words) on one of the following topics:
(1) My Most Recent Teaching Experience, (2) Contemporary Issues Facing the Music Education Teacher of the Future.
Letters of recommendation to be from recent supervisor of professional or student teaching and college music faculty
member with whom applicant has studied.
Chairman: Taylor
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: $1250 in memory
of Lucie Benefiel Scandling for a project or study involving music technology. The applicant must submit a proposal
and relevant supporting materials.
Chairman: Hoover
MUSIC THERAPY
LA VERNE JACKSON MEMORIAL MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500 awarded on the basis of
evidence that the applicant is enrolled in an accredited music therapy program and will be doing a
pre-internship/internship with a special population. Enclose letter or document showing acceptance from
pre-internship/ internship clinical training director; a written paper stating reason for pursuit of music therapy
career, personal strengths in this area, pre-internship/internship project, and population preference. Letters of
recommendation should be from a music therapy professor and a clinical training or on-site work supervisor.
Chairman: Sandness
KEYBOARD
BERNSTEIN-CROSMAN SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 piano scholarship for foreign study (in a country
outside the United States and in a country other than the country of an applicant’s birth or citizenship). Enclose
a detailed description of the proposedproject (250-500 words); a detailed budget; a high-quality compact disc
recording (30-45 minutes) which includesa contemporary work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a
different stylistic period, and other works asneeded to fulfill the time requirement; a copy of the score of the
contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of therecorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’
names, and timings; recent reviews and programs;a third letter attesting to your linguistic ability for study in the
foreign country.
Chairman: Hawkins
ELEANOR B. WEILER and MILDRED B. FRAME PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: A maximum of $6,000 to support
one or more scholarships for study in France (preferably Paris). Enclose a detailed description of the proposed project
(250-500 words); a detailed budget; a high-quality compact disc recording (30-45 minutes) which includes a
contemporary work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as
needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the
recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
Chairman: Hawkins
HELEN HAUPT PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to a pianist. Enclose a résumé; a short biographical
sketch; a statement detailing how these funds would support attainment of career goals, including a detailed budget;
and a high-quality compact disc recording (15-30 minutes) which includes a contemporary work written after 1980, a
contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy
of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers,
composers' names, and timings; and any additional supporting documents relevant to specific field of piano study
(i.e., pedagogy, performance, music education, etc.).
Chairman: Hawkins
NEW IN 2007 – WIHLA HUTSON ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: $800 to an organist. Enclose a résumé; a
short biographical sketch; a statement detailing how these funds would support attainment of career goals, including
a detailed budget; and a high-quality compact disc recording (15-30 minutes) which includes a contemporary work
written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill the time
requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire with
exact titles, opus numbers, composers' names, and timings; and any additional supporting documents relevant to
specific field of organ study (i.e., pedagogy, performance, music education, etc.).
Chairman: Hawkins
WORLD MUSIC
BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR WORLD MUSIC/MULTICULTURAL MUSIC:
$1250 in memory of Lucie Benefiel Scandling. The applicant must submit a proposal and relevant
supporting materials. This may focus on study, travel, publication or performance.
Chairman: Hoover
VOICE
ELIZABETH BOLDENWECK VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: $400 for undergraduate study in voice.
Enclose high-quality compact disc recording (not to exceed 15 minutes) which includes two contrasting works;
list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews
and programs.
Chairman: Hoch
MIKANNA CLARK TAURMAN VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: $500 for graduate study in voice. Enclose
proof of current registration or acceptance into a graduate program in voice; high-quality compact disc recording
(not to exceed 15 minutes) which includes two contrasting works; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles,
opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
Chairman: Hoch
SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE SCHOLARSHIPS: Two $1,000 awards to two deserving mezzo-soprano or
contralto voice students, one a graduate student and one an undergraduate student. Enclose a high-quality compact
disc recording (not to exceed 15 minutes) which includes three art songs or arias of contrasting style in three different
languages; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent
reviews and programs.
Chairman: Hoch
INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 to a music education major who is studying voice.
Enclose a high-quality compact disc recording (not to exceed 15 minutes) which includes three art songs or arias of
contrasting style in three different languages; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers,
composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs; brief statement which identifies the ways that
continuing vocal study will enhance your Music Education degree. Include a detailed budget of how this money will
be used.
Chairman: Hoch
BRENA HAZZARD VOICE SCHOLARSHIP : $4,000 awarded on behalf of the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter to
any member of Mu Phi Epsilon who is pursuing vocal study. Enclose a high-quality compact disc recording (not
to exceed 15 minutes) which includes three art songs or arias of contrasting style or periods in English and one other
modern language; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings;
recent reviews and programs. Include a detailed budget of how this money will be used.
Chairman: Hoch
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
Six $1,000 awards for study at any American or International Summer Music Program. Enclose a high-quality
compact disc recording (15-20 minutes) which includes at least two contrasting works; a list of the recorded
repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs; a
copy of the acceptance letter from the specific summer program; a descriptive brochure from the summer program
outlining its curriculum.
Chairman: Hawkins
MU PHI EPSILON FOUNDATION is also proud to support, through our philanthropic gifts, the following
summer programs:
• Aspen Music School
• Banff Center for the Arts
• Brevard Music Center
• Chautauqua Institution
• Encore School for Strings
• Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony
• International Festival at Round Top
• Music Academy of the West
• Tanglewood Music Center
Members of Mu Phi Epsilon applying to the above institutions for their summer programs should advise them of
your membership in the Fraternity for consideration of scholarship funds distributed directly by said institution.
APPLICATION FOR ALL FOUNDATION
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Descriptions and additional requirements follow application
Postmarked by March 1, 2008
Summer Scholarships postmarked by April 15, 2008
Applicants must be affiliated members in good standing.
*Previous winners are ineligible to apply for the same scholarship
or grant, except for the Helen Haupt Chapter Project Grant.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Descriptions and additional requirements follow application
Postmarked by March 1, 2008
Summer Scholarships postmarked by April 15, 2008
Applicants must be affiliated members in good standing.
*Previous winners are ineligible to apply for the same scholarship
or grant, except for the Helen Haupt Chapter Project Grant.
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