Introduction

Summertrios is proud to offer the Gordon Avery Scholarship in memory of Summertrios past president and longtime ProAm participant Gordon Avery. The scholarship will be used to support young performers who demonstrate great promise in chamber music performance and need financial assistance to continue advancing to the next level. The scholarship will support up to three (3) musicians as participants in Summertrios ProAm Workshop held annually in June at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA.

 

About ProAm Workshop

The ProAm week offers participants the opportunity to play chamber music side-by-side with world-class faculty. Players choose two works to rehearse and perform with the gifted and caring performer/coaches culminating in several concerts at the end of the workshop.

 

Scholarship Details

Eligibility Requirements

• 18+ years old with demonstrated commitment to chamber music performance.

• Applicants must demonstrate adequate proficiency on their instrument equivalent to near or at collegiate standards at a minimum, as determined by the selection committee.

• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated financial need, ensuring that the scholarship benefits those who might otherwise face challenges in participating.

• Applicants must express a commitment to personal and musical growth, as well as a passion for collaborative music-making.

• Successful applicants must be available to participate in the Summertrios ProAm Workshop on the specified dates during the summer of the year they applied.

• Scholarship includes only tuition plus room/board, not travel to and from F&M.

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Application and Nomination Procedures
Interested applicants must complete the application form including;

• Application Form

• Letter of Recommendation; musical mentor, teacher, or professional.

• Personal Statement; applicants must express a commitment to personal and musical growth, as well as a passion for collaborative music-making.

• Short performance video, 6-8min.

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Selection Process and Timeline

Summertrios will assign a 5-member committee comprised of 3 board members, Artistic Director, and Administrative Director to select the 3 scholarship awards.

Applications/Nominations Deadline: April 15, 2024

Award Notifications: May 1, 2024

 

CLICK HERE to apply.

 

CLICK HERE to nominate a musician.