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List Of Bassoon Scholarships

List Of Bassoon Scholarships

College scholarships are available to deserving bassoon players to further advance their music career.

Music scholarships aren’t only for singers and those who play the most well-known instruments.

• Bassoon scholarships are available to students who are good musicians and have commitment to their academic career.

• While most of these scholarships are given out by individual schools, there are some national programs available.

• For school scholarships, students will have to apply with their high school or college music department.

Homer Pence Bassoon Scholarship

The Homer Pence Bassoon Scholarship is given to a freshman or transfer student entering Ball State University who intends to be a music major with an emphasis on the bassoon.

• Full-time students who demonstrate the potential to become a professional musician, maintain a 3.0 grade-point average and belong to either the Ball State University Orchestra or a similar band are eligible to apply.

• Contact:

  • School of Music Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306

  • 765-285-5400

Bassoon and Bassoon Fellowship

The Aspen Music Festival and School awards the Bassoon and Bassoon Fellowship based on merit to students planning to study bassoon at the school.

• After submitting four copies of their audition CDs to the school, students applying for the scholarship must audition with a certain set of musical pieces.

• Award recipients receive full paid tuition, room and board. Students who wish to live off campus receive a $2,750 stipend for the full session.

• Contact:

  • Aspen Music Festival and School 2 Music School Road Aspen, CO 81611

  • 970-925-3254

  • aspenmusicfestival.com

Susan Jean Kester Bassoon Scholarship

• The College of William and Mary awards the Susan Jean Kester scholarship to bassoon students currently studying at William and Mary.

• H. Burton Kester, instructor of bassoon, established the award in 2001 in memory of his niece.

• Awarded according to a vote by the School of Music faculty members, the scholarship is usually given to students who are academically committed and show potential.

• Contact:

  • College of William and Mary

  • P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

757-221-4000

• wm.edu

The Glickman Popkin Bassoon Camp

• Our scholarship fund is in memory of Mark A. Popkin, Elsie Popkin, Doris Glickman, George and Margaret Comstock, Jim Laslie, and Jack Spratt.

• Through the amazing generosity of past and present campers, and fund-raising events held during camp, we are able to offer scholarship assistance to student campers.

• Without these funds, many college aged students would not have the opportunity to study with the great players we bring as guest artists every year.

• Yes, we are a 501(c)3 so your donations are tax deductible.

• Please consider gifting to the scholarship fund.

Let us know you’re interested in a scholarship by completing the Scholarship Application Form.

Scholarship Application Form Information

• Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camp 2022 Scholarship Application

• Deadline for Submission: April 15, 2022

• https://www.bassooncamp.com/scholarship

• We have a limited number of partial tuition remission scholarships available for those in critical need.

• The amount will be $425 off your total balance due after you pay your $250 deposit.

• Awards will be made and applicants will be notified by April 25, 2022. You will NOT be considered for an award unless you have applied for Camp and paid your deposit.

• If you are not awarded a scholarship and consequently cannot come to Camp, we’ll refund your deposit.

• To apply, you fill out the application below and also write an essay.

• Tell us why Bassoon Camp will help you learn and grow, and a bit about what you’d like to do with your bassoon skills in the future.

• What part of the study of music interests you? What ignites your passion for music?

• Please also tell us a bit about why you qualify for a scholarship.

• You must submit your essay to amberferenz@gmail.com by noon EST April 15, 2022, or you will not be considered for a scholarship. *

• https://www.bassooncamp.com/scholarship