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The AHS 8th Summer Institute and 18th National Competition scholarship winners that attended the 2009 competition in Salt Lake City, Utah were:
Molly Arns, 20 years old, from Denver, CO, began playing violin at the age of 10 and pursued the harp thereafter. She is currently completing her Music Business Degree in Harp Performance at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. She plans on pursuing a career in teaching harp as well as performing with an orchestra. A $1,000 scholarship was provided to her to attend the AHS 9th Summer Conference and 18th National Competition in Salt Lake. Molly wrote to us after her trip to let us know she had an amazing time and that she learned a great deal about competing. She was able to sit in on some Master Classes and Lectures from harpists around the world. We believe this opportunity will help Molly in the pursuit of her degree and future as a professional harpist.
Serena Eve Kamps, 18 years old, from Pickett, WI, began playing harp at 3 years old along with piano. She is one of six children in her home studying music. Serena has passed 8 grades of Performance Exams with the Royal School of Music with distinction. Her future plans involve earning a diploma in Harp performance from the Royal School of Music as well as pursuing advanced music theory classes at the International Academy of Music. Another goal is to pursue the Suzuki Harp Teacher Training Course in 2010. Serena was given a $1,000 scholarship to attend the AHS 9th Summer Conference and 18th National Competition in Salt Lake City. She wrote to us thereafter and expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to learn so much that will help her prepare to perform for her ABRSM Diploma recital in the Fall of 2009.
Original Scholarship Announcement:
Anderson Group, the endorsed provider of Harp Insurance for members of the American Harp Society, is pleased to announce the Anderson Group 8th Summer Institute and 18TH National Competition Scholarship.
The awards will be given on the basis of financial need and musical promise in the study of the harp and will be awarded on or before May 8, 2009
Award: Two individual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to attend the 2009 Summer Institute to be held at Westminster College, Brigham Young University, Sunday June 28 through Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah
Application Deadline: April 8, 2009
REQUIREMENTS
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Applicants must be active members of the American Harp Society
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Maximum age limit of 40 years old by April 8, 2009
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Attendance at the AHS 8th Summer Institute, June 28- July 2, 2009
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Applications must be received by April 8, 2009
APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
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Biography: Including applicant's full name, legal residence, present address, telephone number, email address, proof of age, musical and academic education, personal profile, general outline of financial need and long-range goals for your harp-study.
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Handwritten Statement: Two pages or less about why this award is desired and why the applicant otherwise would not be able to pursue immediate goals.
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Recording: 5- 15 minute recording of applicant playing (CD preferred)
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Letter of Reference: From present instructor evaluating candidacy for award.
Registration and housing will be paid directly to AHS in the award recipient’s name. Remaining balance for travel and meal expenses will be paid directly to award recipients.
Please send application materials in confidence to:
Anderson Group International, LLC
Attn: AHS Scholarship
933 Webster Street
Marshfield, MA 02050-3423 |
