<p> Dr. Dasha Goody Foundation Scholarship</p><p>PURPOSE AND CRITERIA</p><p>PURPOSE OF THE AWARD: To provide project-specific funding assistance to a vocal performing arts student for the purpose of advancing their Musical Theatre Training.</p><p>WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Any Alberta vocal performing artist interested in advancing their training to the next level. </p><p>APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received no later than November 15th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. </p><p>DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING AVAILABLE UNDER THIS PROGRAM: The total amount available for the 2012 grant distribution is $10,000.00. </p><p>TWO SCHOLARSHIP AVENUES FOR APPLICANTS!</p><p>Community Scholarship Educational Scholarship Eligibility: Eligibility:  Ages 15 and up  Ages 17 and up  Resident of Alberta  Resident of Alberta  No formal training  Some form of previous necessary musical theatre training  Costs associated with  Tuition costs to a post- advancing musical secondary institution or theatre skills specific program  Costs of classes,  Costs to train in a place workshops, private other than the city they lessons, etc. reside  Costs of materials and  Costs of materials and equipment for training equipment for training HOW TO APPLY: </p><p>Three steps: 1. Fill out the application form 2. Assemble application package to include:  Completed application form  Resume (photo, previous training and courses completed in the performing arts)  Two reference letters by other artists and/or instructors in the performing arts  A DVD submission showcasing your performing skills in DVD or high definition DVD format. If the format is not acceptable and the jury can’t view your submission you will be disqualified. o Must be from within the last six months o Maximum length is three minutes o Must include close-ups and wide shots to help evaluate interpretive and movement skills o Submission SHOULD NOT be a past performance in a group setting. Solo pieces preferred. 3. Application package must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2012 at:</p><p>Dr. Dasha Goody Memorial Foundation Scholarship 13115 31 Street Edmonton, AB T5A 3A3</p><p>ACCOUNTABILITY: Any artist who has been awarded a grant will be required to submit a report to the Foundation detailing their studies which the grant supported. DR. DASHA GOODY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP</p><p>APPLICATION FORM 2012</p><p>Applying for:  Community scholarship  Educational scholarship</p><p>Last Name: First Name: </p><p>Address: </p><p>City/Town: Postal Code: </p><p>Phone: Age: </p><p>Gender:  Female  Male</p><p>Performing Arts Skills: </p><p>First and last name of parent or guardian (if under 18): </p><p>Work #: Cell #: </p><p>Email: </p><p>How did you hear about the Dr. Dasha Goody Memorial Foundation Scholarship? </p><p>Please provide a brief description of how you would like to use the funding (may use back of application or separate sheet if needed):</p><p>Estimated cost: $______THE DR. DASHA GOODY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION</p><p>SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENTS</p><p>Dr. Dasha Goody was a well-known figure in the arts community in Edmonton. She passed away in 2001, after a half-century of work in the field of musical theatre. From her early days as a singer, to the founding of Orion Musical Theatre in the early 1950’s to the creation of the Edmonton Musical Theatre Society in 1977, Dr. Goody spent her career working with singers and dancers of all ages. Many of her students have gone on to successful professional careers, including the late Robert Goulet, Susan Gilmour and Dan Chameroy.</p><p>The Foundation was established in 2004 to create a legacy to Dr. Goody’s memory and its Board of Directors believed there was no better way of honoring Dr. Goody than to create a lasting scholarship in her name.</p><p>Directors: Chair - Ted Greer, Treasurer – Rob Graesser, Directors - Susan Rasko, Billie Wilkins, Colin MacLean, Loie Unwin, Barb Murray</p><p>Honourary Patrons: Past Senator Tommy and Ida Banks, Bill Bannister, Dr. Eric Schloss, Brandy Goody-Graesser</p><p>Edmonton Musical Theatre Liaison: Steffni Ault</p><p>For more information about the scholarship, visit www.takethestage.ca or email us at [email protected]. </p>