Carroll McMath Band Scholarship Denton Independent School district Denton, TX

Application

The Carroll McMath Band Scholarship is available to senior band students who will major in music at the college level. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the applicant’s proven talent, service, scholarship and leadership. All information provided will be held in strictest confidence. A committee comprised of members of the Carroll McMath Band Scholarship Foundation will review all applications and make the scholarship awards.

You have been provided with an application. Please complete all questions carefully. Typed answers are preferred. You may attach additional sheets when necessary. Mail or deliver the completed application to:

David Gilmore, c/o Edward Jones, 4271 FM 2181, Suite 320, Corinth, TX 76210

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 7, 2013

I. Personal Information

Name: Phone:

Address:

Parent or Guardian name(s)

II. Instrument(s) Played

Best performing medium Years studied Teacher Phone

Second performing medium Years Studied Teacher Phone III. Schools you have attended (Middle and senior High)

IV. Musical Experience (List all ensembles)

Name of Organization and address Director V. Describe your service to the Band (Officer, section leader, volunteer ensembles, etc.). Describe how your service benefitted the band.

VI. List solo and ensemble musical selections that you have performed and consider to be representative of your ability

VII. List honors or scholastic distinctions you have earned as a music student. VIII. List any other non-musical activities that are indicative of your leadership ability in school, community or other organizations.

Organization Years Office Sponsor

IX. List any honors or scholastic distinctions of a non-musical nature which you have received.

X. Academic Information

GPA:

College Entrance Exams

Exam Date Score Career Objective:

College you plan to attend:

XI. References: Please three people who are familiar with your musical ability, character and leadership to submit letters of recommendation for you. Please ask the people to place the letter in a sealed envelope, sign their name across the seal and return it to you. Include the letters in your packet.

XII. Transcript. Please secure the most current sealed transcript from your school and include it in the packet

XIII. Please write an essay on attached paper explaining how you became interested in studying music and why you wish to major in this field. Please indicate what you wish to do upon graduation.