Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Scholarships

Overview
offering scholarships in both instrumental and vocal categories
1. Application Form Enter ONLY ONE category (instrumental or vocal). Fill out application form completely and legibly, sign, and have parent/guardian sign.
2. Audition Tracks Must upload (2) music choices on YouTube of contest level material in contrasting styles. Any accompaniment must be limited to piano only.
3. Statement of Musical Intentions (usually 3-4 paragraphs) about how music will be a
central part of your future and why you want to enter the GMBS competition.
4. Competition Checklist this form will help make sure you have completed all documents as required.
Complete Application form, upload (2) audition pieces and all documents outlined below and email Shari the YouTube link.
Mail original sheet music to Shari at Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum, Po Box 61, Clarinda, Iowa 51632. Sheet music must be received by May 24, 2024
Advise Shari if you are traveling alone or with a parent.
Make travel plans to arrive in Clarinda on Wednesday June 5th between 11:00 am and 1:00 PM (either drive to Clarinda or fly into Kansas City) and send copy of flight itinerary to Shari OR if driving, advise what time you will arrive in Clarinda). Return trip information should also be provided.
If traveling (without a parent or family member, we will have a home-stay arrangement ready when you arrive) it is a very nice gesture if you bring a small gift, something from your hometown, to thank the family you will be staying with.
On Wednesday June 5th you will meet with the accompanist. They will play for your practice on June 5th, and for the competition on June 6th, and finally for the awards presentation on June 7th. You will need to pay $75.00 for the accompanist to practice AND $75.00 for the competition. (A thank you note with your payment is a very nice touch)
There will be a scholarship competition meeting at the Glenn Miller Museum on Wednesday June 5th at 7:30 PM. (This is the time we will provide tickets to the competition and awards ceremony for your parents and family. If there are other concerts you and your family would like to see during the weekend festival, let Shari know)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will need to provide a short paragraph about your experience in Clarinda, the competition, and any other stories or experiences you think our members would enjoy in the post-festival newsletter. This write-up should be sent to Shari at shari@glennmiller.org. The write-up is due to Shari by June 17, 2024.
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners should also send a thank you note to the donors of the scholarships; there are 3 vocal competition donors and 1 instrumental donor (contact information will be provided)

Eligibility
Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors and first year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future.
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO CLARINDA, IOWA ON JUNE 5th, 2024 FOR THE COMPETITION.

Amount
three awards: d $3,000 for 1st place, $2,000 for 2nd place, and $1,000 for 3rd place in each category.