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Scholarship Requirements

ELIGIBILITY:

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1.) Must have at least 1 year of band experience on FLUTE

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2.) Must be enrolled in a band program. If home-schooled, must be involved in some type of community ensemble. (North Port Community Concert Band, Charlotte Community Concert Band, Sarasota Youth Orchestra, etc.)

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3.) Must complete a short essay describing why you want to take flute lessons and why you deserve this scholarship.

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4.) Student and Parent(s) / Guardian(s) must both be available to come to a short audition and interview.

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5.) Must be a dedicated, industrious and hardworking individual

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REQUIRED ESSAY:

 

Write short essay that explains why you want to take flute lessons and why you deserve this scholarship.
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  • 7th and 8th Grade applicants must write at least 100 words.

  • High School applicants must write at least 250 words.

  • All essays may be 750 words maximum.

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The more details you can write, the better your chances are of winning the scholarship. Here are some example details:

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  • Why did you chose the flute?

  • Why is playing flute important to you?

  • What makes you a hard worker?

  • What makes you stand out from others wanting this scholarship?

  • Why do you do music?

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AUDITION AND INTERVIEW:

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SCALE AUDITION:

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7th and 8th Grade: 

  • Must perform G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db major scales at least 1 octave memorized in the All-State pattern.

  • Two Octave chromatic scale starting from low F to high F memorized in the All-State pattern.

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High School:

  • Must perform all 12 major scales at least 1 octave memorized in the All-State pattern.

  • Chromatic scale from low C to high G memorized in the All-State pattern.

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INTERVIEW:

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A short interview will take place after the scale audition to discuss the commitment of taking private lessons while receiving the scholarship with the student and parent/guardian.
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Tips:

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  • Performing your scales 2 octaves or more will increase your chances of winning the scholarship

  • Performing your full chromatic scale will increase your chances of winning the scholarship (low C to high C 8 ledger lines above the staff)

  • If you don't play your scales perfectly, don't worry! I am looking for good work ethic and determination, not natural talent! Show me your work ethic in your essay and in your interview. I can teach you scales in lessons! :)

  • Dress to impress!

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