Scholarships/Competitions
The Phil and Phil Friends provide scholarship and instrument loan opportunities to further musical potential for all ages. We also recognize those who have contributed to their community through music education.
Phil Musicians’ Professional Scholarship Fund
Purpose: The Phil Musicians’ Professional Scholarship Fund aids students who are truly serious about their music and have aspirations for a career in music but need financial assistance in reaching their goals. Selection of recipients will be based on need, talent and the student’s desire to excel as a musician. Auditions will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011. This program is not intended for beginning-level or collegiate students. Scholarships are awarded specifically for study with Phil Musicians. Phil musicians whose primary source of income is playing with the Phil are eligible to teach in this program. In the event a student is not already studying with a Phil musician, the committee will make every attempt to obtain a Phil musician teacher for the student. Special arrangements can be considered if the Phil does not employ a full-time musician for a particular instrument.
Eligibility Requirements & Instructions:
- Must be instrumental musician under age of 19
- Applicant must complete and return application
- Recommendation form from private music instructor/teacher (mailed by teacher)
- Call (260) 481-0757 to sign up for an audition time
- For the audition, the student must bring three copies of their selected audition music for the adjudicators. You may bring an accompanist if desired, but this is not a requirement.
Application and recommendation form can be downloaded from the media section on the right.
Phil Friends’ Scholarship
Purpose: This scholarship provides financial aid to promising elementary and/or secondary orchestral instrument/vocal students who need assistance in meeting the cost of private lessons. Scholarships will be awarded in amounts of $100 or more depending on the need, merit, and number of students applying. A check will be issued upon completion of the lessons following the receipt of: 1) Teacher post-evaluation form indication progress, attitude, etc. 2) Verification form co-signed by teacher and student.
Eligibility Requirements & Instructions:
- Instrumental applicants must be in grades 1-12 for the 2011-2012 school year
- Vocal students must be at least 13 (Male voices must have changed)
- Instruments must be orchestral instruments (includes piano)
- Applicant must complete and return application
- Recommendation form from private music instructor/teacher (mailed by teacher)
Application and recommendation form can be downloaded from the media section on the right.
Scholarship Deadlines:
October 7, 2011 is the deadline for all applications. Parent and Teacher Applications are to be mailed separately, but all forms must be on time. Mail to:
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Attn: Scholarships
4901 Fuller Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Applicants will be notified of scholarship awards after the scholarship award committees meet in October.
If you have any questions, contact the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at: (260) 481-0760.