Scholarship / Brass Award Information
The Salem County Brass Society is a non-profit organization that promotes brass music
throughout Salem County, New Jersey.
The Society awards a music
scholarship to a deserving student, in any music discipline, from Salem County.
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The Brass Award is given annually to one senior brass player in each high school in Salem County. Each instrumental music director nominates a senior brass player who has done the most to promote the good of the high school band program. This brass player need not be going on to college, and, if so, is not required to major in music in order to receive the award.
Click here for Brass Award information and application.
Scholarship Application Requirements:
The Applicant must:
- be a senior in a Salem County high school
- have a "B" average or better (confirmed by school records)
- be planning on entering an accredited school of music with a major in performing arts or music education
- submit an application providing school records, music performance history and recommendations from school music department and/or private teacher
- provide a tape (15 minutes or less in length) of the applicants solo performance, with or without accompaniment, with titles
- where the Awards Committee should decide it is necessary to make a final decision on a recipient, appear for an audition
Amount of Award:
The award will be in the amount of $2,000, to be given in four equal installments at
the beginning of each academic year. Payment will be made directly to the student.
Continuation of Award:
To continue receiving the award, evidence must be received that the applicant is
registered for the upcoming year in an accredited music program and has maintained
a "C" average in his/her major. If a recipient of the award does not
maintain a "C" average, that applicant's case will be reviewed by the Brass
Society to determine if the award should be continued.
If the recipient fails to return to an accredited music program because of
extenuating circumstances and returns at a later date, the Brass Society will
review the situation to determine whether payment shall continue. If the recipient
drops out of an accredited program due to failure or change of major, the award will cease.
Basis for Selection:
Selection of the recipient shall be made on the basis of:
- potential for success in a music career
- performance history
- recommendations of school music department and/or private teacher
- scholastic record
- talent
- need
When to Apply:
Applications must be received by Monday March 30th to be
eligible for the scholarship. Applications can be downloaded by clicking the link
below. Applications are also available in your high school's guidance office or
by contacting the Brass Society directly at the address listed below.
Where to Apply:
Salem County Brass Society
c/o Scott West
313 Lynn Ave.
Wenonah, NJ 08090
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