Montana Bandmasters Association

High School Scholarship

The Montana Bandmasters Association recognizes the need for good band directors in the state of Montana.  In order to further this belief, the MBA has established this scholarship in the amount of  two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) to be awarded to a high school senior who will be going on to become a Band Director.

At the time of application, the applicant must meet the following criteria.

1. Must be a high school graduate entering music education.

2. Must major on a wind or percussion instrument.

3. Must submit a completed application. Click here for application.

4. Must submit a taped audition showing the applicant's musical and technical abilities.  Content of this tape to be determined by applicant in consultation with their band director and/or applied instrument teacher.

5. Must submit letters of recommendation from:

   • current band director
   • administrator or faculty member
   • private instructor (if you have one)
6. Must have maintained a B (3.0) cumulative grade point average in high school (submit transcript).
7. Must  attend a Montana University/College.
8. Your nominating band director must be a member in good standing of the Montana Bandmasters Association.

Applications and supporting material must be postmarked by May 1, 2000.

Applicants will be notified prior to the start of  the 2000-2001 school year.  Payment will be made following the end of the first semester/quarter providing the student has fulfilled the required criteria.  If the principal recipient does not fulfill the requirements then the scholarship will be awarded to the first runner-up.

Send completed applications and supporting material to:

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