College Awards

​Grand Traverse Musicale is proud to offer a generous scholarship for graduating seniors who have, in the past, received a scholarship from us.

The  Schilling/Bell Scholarship will be based on the following criteria:

• Graduating Senior
• Previous Grand Traverse Musicale Scholarship winner
• Graduate attending college/university to pursue music
• Majoring/minoring in music studies
• Submission of a short essay - 300 words - describing impact of music on your life, and your hopes for the outcome of further music education.  The essay is due by DEADLINE MARCH 13, 2020
• Perform in a live audition
• Take part in an interview/critique with judges at audition

Through the generosity of one of our donors, there will be a special annual Douglas Bell Memorial Scholarship offered in addition to the Dr. Schilling award.


Auditions for April 4, 2020 will be held in the First Congregational Church. Applications are online or may be requested from Marilyn Sisk (231-668-4196 or Robbie Kafcas 810-824-6002, and, along with the essay, are due by March 13, 2020.

2019 WINNERS

DR. AND MRS. R. SCHILLING AWARD
$3,000.00
Eliza Beutler TC Central High School Voice
$2,000.00
Olivia Donahue St. Francis High School Voice

DOUG BELL MEMORIAL AWARD
$1,000
Molly Hull TC West Senior High Violin