Eligibility: New Jersey & Bucks County piano students who demonstrate outstanding talent and progress while pursuing excellence in performance. Previous 1st prize winners may not compete again in the same age group. Contestants should not be related to, or students of Judges, Artistic Advisors, Board members or employees of Jacobs Music.
To download a regular scholarship application click here .
Applications must be delivered or mailed by March 10, 2008. Late applications will not be accepted.
Each applicant should submit an application along with an audio CD (strongly preferred) or tape of two contrasting works from different historical periods along with the application fee. Include a brief biographical statement and a teacher recommendation. All CDs and tapes will be heard anonymously and critiqued by a panel of accredited musicians in the field of piano pedagogy and performance artistry.
Final Audition April 5th 2008: Three distinguished judges will audition the finalists who will perform from memory their two contrasting solo compositions.
* * * IMPORTANT NOTE: * * *
Due to a scheduling conflict the auditions will be held at:
Mercer County Community College Conference Center
1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550
This is less than 10 mins drive from Jacobs Music Store
Click here for local map and here for MCCC campus map.
Scholarship Musicale May 4, 2008: Winners will perform one composition chosen by the judges and receive their awards during the Scholarship Musicale on May 4, 2008. Having participated as a winner, you consent to the use of your name and photograph in connection with Steinway Society publicity.
Dates to remember:
The Developmental Scholarships Award Program. The main purpose for the Steinway Society is to encourage young people to develop their musical talents. This scholarship program, instituted in 2000 and expanded in 2002, is designed for students in need of financial support to continue their piano study. The award winners are selected by the Board in consultation with the candidates' teachers. We congratulate Joshua Brown (student of Susan Spevak) of the Trenton Community Music School, who was honored at the October 9th 2005 Musicale. To see the 2003 winners click here.
