Apply: JOANNE W. HULCE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP,
INTERLOCHEN ARTS CAMP HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM

The new Joanne W. Hulce Merit Scholarship supports talented young musicians who have demonstrated the capacity to succeed in the exceptional opportunities made possible at the Interlochen Arts Camp High School Music Summer Program. One musician will be selected to receive a scholarship for full tuition (up to $10,000 maximum) for the Interlochen Arts Camp High School Music Program.

Contact Don Sipe at 414-267-2946 or donsipe@myso.org with questions.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

apply for and eventually be admitted to the Interlochen Arts Camp High School Music Program
be enrolled in MYSO’s Senior Symphony, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, or Philharmonia
be in grades 9-12
need financial assistance to attend this program
be deeply committed to furthering their artistic experiences and education
show outstanding interest, ability, and potential as identified by his/her MYSO music director and private teacher
be contemplating a career in music
intend to enroll in the full 6-week summer program

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must:

apply for and eventually be admitted to the Interlochen Arts Camp High School Music Program (Interlochen application deadline is February 1; admission decisions are made in March)
- Interlochen Audition Requirements. Click here for more information.Video or audio file #1: Choose one movement from a piece listed in the suggested audition repertoire list, or choose a piece of comparable difficulty. Selections of contrasting style, and piano accompaniment when appropriate, are recommended. Percussionists should demonstrate skills on each of the following: snare drum, mallet instruments, and timpani.
  Video or audio file #2: Choose one movement from an additional piece.
  
  Video or audio file #3: Prepare one major and one minor scale.
complete and submit a scholarship application to MYSO (see below)
complete and submit a MYSO 2019-20 Financial Aid Application to MYSO, if not already submitted
submit a video recording on which the applicant plays two contrasting movements, preferably of a concerto or sonata (piano accompaniment optional). Video can be submitted via Dropbox link or similar sharing service in the following formats: .wav, .mpg, .aiff or DVD. Please clearly identify the work, composer, and performer.
Submit one letter of recommendation each (total of two) from:
- their private instrumental teacher and
- their music director at MYSO regarding his or her perceptions of the student’s demonstrated outstanding interest, ability, and potential for success while enrolled at Interlochen.

1-3 finalists will be chosen to play a live audition.

Apply here:

Name

First Last

Phone

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Name of parent(s)/guardian(s)

First Last

School

Do you participate in your school orchestra or band?

Yes

Grade in school (fall 2019)

Date of birth

Number of years studying a musical instrument and/or voice?

Number of years studying your current instrument?

Pleased list any camp or other special musical experiences you have had and/or awards you have received.

Please tell us the role music plays in your life.

Application Checklist:

___ Completed Application
___ Video Recording (Please include your name on the DVD or as the file name.)
___ Letter of recommendation from your private lesson music teacher
___ Letter of recommendation from your MYSO music director
___ MYSO 2018-19 Financial Aid Application (if not already submitted for other aid)

Please mail or deliver materials no later than Wednesday, January 15, 2020,

to:
Don Sipe, MYSO Artistic Administrator
325 W. Walnut Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Or email to: donsipe@myso.org