WSMTA offers several grants to students for stduy with a WSMTA teacher or participation in the Music Artistry Program and the Music Literacy Program.
MUSIC ARTISTRY PROGRAM GRANT
The Music Artistry Program allows students to perform for a highly-respected visiting artist, work one-on-one with the visiting artist to improve their performances, and receive written comments and a certificate for their hard work.
The WSMTA board of directors has set aside money to enable teachers to enter low-income, deserving students in the the Music Artistry Program. Applications for these grants are made by the teacher on behalf of the student(s). Teachers are asked to limit their applications to students with real financial need (max. of two students per teacher). WSMTA MAP Grants will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis.
Apply for a Music Artistry Program Grant
MUSIC LITERACY PROGRAM GRANT
The Music Literacy Program began in 2007-08 as the Musicianship Examinations and is designed to be a suggested curriculum of independent music study. This curriculum is coupled with an annual evaluation sponsored by WSMTA local associations.
The WSMTA board of directors has set aside money to enable teachers to enter low-income, deserving students in the the Music Literacy Program. Applications for these grants are made by the teacher on behalf of the student(s). Teachers are asked to limit their applications to students with real financial need (max. of two students per teacher). WSMTA Music Literacy Program Grants will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis.
Apply for a Music Literacy Program Grant
LOIS WHITNER STUDY GRANT
The Lois Whitner Study Grant provides financial assistance for continued private study to committed music students who demonstrate financial need.
* The Lois Whitner Study grants are open to music students currently in grades 7-11 who have studied a minimum of 4 years and whose teachers are members (of at least 12 months standing) of WSMTA.
* The applicant must have participated in the WSMTA Music Artistry Program.
* The applicant will be considered on a basis of financial need and musical commitment.
* The grant may be used to offset the cost of music lessons, theory, or composition classes, or tuition for music camp.
* The grant will be sent directly to the teacher or camp/program director
* Grants up to $2,000 may be awarded. The applicant must explain specifically and in detail how the funds will be used. The grant will be for a period of not more than one year and may be approved for additional years at the discretion of the Grant Committee. Students seeking grant renewal must submit another complete application to the committee for consideration
Deadline for application: May 15th
Notification: June 10th
An article will appear in the spring issues of The CLARION with details.
For guidelines and more information please look over the application, or contact Connie Hungate, WSCTM, Grants & Scholarships Chair
Apply for a Lois Whitner Study Grant