2010 Bruce Worland Scholarship

Bruce Worland AM music Scholarship 2010 This scholarship has been established in recognition of the leadership and inspiration given by Bruce Worland to young musicians, in his 32 years as the conductor of the Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra. One scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding string, woodwind, brass or percussion student who demonstrates excellent musical potential. The value of the 2009 scholarship is $2000, to be paid in quarterly instalments (in arrears) over two years, provided that the scholarship holder remains a fully participating member of the Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra in 2009 and an approved MYM ensemble in 2010.

conditions of entry Applicants must be aged between 11–17 years at January 1, 2010; be naturalised or a born Australian; and be a minimum of AMEB Grade 6 standard. The successful applicant will become a member of the Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra for the year of the Award, and remain a member in a MYM group for the following year. In all, a two year commitment to the MYM Saturday Music Program is required. Students are eligible to re-apply annually for The Bruce Worland AM Scholarship up until the age of 17 years.

The Scholarship holder will: Be exempt from paying the annual Melbourne Youth Music registration fee for two years. Abide by MYM policies and guidelines as stated in the PGYO handbook. Attend a minimum of 90% of all rehearsals and perform in all the relevant group performances throughout the year.

audition details All applicants will: Be required to present two works of contrasting styles and from different musical periods, demonstrate technical skills and competent sight reading skills. Lodge a non-refundable entry fee of $50. Attend an audition in December 2009 (dates to be advised). All applicants will be notified of the result before December 18, 2009. Applications must reach the MYM office by Friday, November 27, 2009. The decision of the audition panel will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Return this application form together with a cheque for $50 by Friday November 27, 2009 to: Melbourne Youth Music Inc., PO Box 11, Abbotsford VIC 3067. Telephone inquiries (03) 9416 4366 Applicant’s Name.. . . . ................................................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . Address.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . Tel.. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................ Mobile.. ........................................................... . . . . . . . . . . Email.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................................................ Date of Birth......................... . . . . . . . . . . Instrument.. . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . Current AMEB Standard.............................. Last AMEB result date and mark....................................... . . . . . . . . . . Teacher’s name.. . . . . . ................................................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble experience.. ............................................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . I have read and understood the Conditions of Entry and agree to abide by them. Signature.. . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . .

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