THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Worcester Chapter
American Guild of Organists

The Worcester Chapter AGO
P.O. Box 20208
Worcester, MA 01602

www.worcesterago.org

Regulations and Procedures

1) Scholarship recipients must currently study with or be accepted for study with a member teacher of the Worcester Chapter AGO. If student is seeking a teacher, click here for a list of AGO member teachers.

2) Scholarship recipients must be a member of the Worcester Chapter AGO in any category (including non-voting Chapter Friend).

3) Awards are to be used solely for formal private organ study. There is no age limit. Consideration will be given to a variety of goals and purposes for study, ranging from preparation for a career in organ performance and/or church music to reviewing and honing basic skills for improved service playing.

4) The total amount of resources available from the Scholarship Fund will be determined annually by the Finance Committee. The Scholarship Committee will then review applications and determine the number of qualified recipients. Awards will be made in equal amounts to each recipient based on the total amount of resources available.

5) Awards are granted on an annual basis. A recipient may be granted a maximum of two awards (two years of study), but must re-apply after the first year.

6) Recipients will be required to perform on the annual Worcester Chapter AGO Scholarship Recital held in March or April each year.

7) Applicants should submit letter of application to the Worcester Chapter AGO Scholarship Committee stating:
a) the goals you wish to achieve through study;
b) your musical background and current activities;
c) list of repertoire studied including works you are currently studying, plus the completed recommendation form from your current teacher. If you are not currently studying organ, the recommendation form may be completed by another music teacher, school teacher, choir director, or someone who can assess your skills, work habits,  and potential. (Recommendation form is available online or upon request from the Scholarship Committee Chairperson);
d) contact information (address, telephone, email);
e) name of AGO member teacher with whom you are or will be studying.

Click here for recommendation form (pdf)

Click here for recommendation form if you cannot open pdf files

8) Please submit all application materials postmarked no later than by March 31st to:
The Worcester Chapter American Guild of Organists
P.O. Box 20208
Worcester, MA 01602

9) Applicants will be notified by May 1st as to whether or not they have been awarded a scholarship. The names of recipients will be announced at the Annual Meeting in May.

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