College Awards




Grand Traverse Musicale is proud to offer generous scholarships for graduating seniors.
​
The college awards will be based on the following criteria:
  • Graduating Senior
  • 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 may be submitted any time prior to  April 11th, 2023, 6:00P.M. to Judith Weaver at weavmusic@aol.com.  Scans or hard copy of the music you plan to perform should also be sent to her before that date.
  • Perform in a video audition
Applicants should use the same application form available under "Scholarships" on this web site, and adhere to the same application deadline.  Applications are online or may be requested from Judith Weaver (231-947-0947) or Robbie Kafcas (810-824-6002)

Audition videos along with the essay, must be received by        April 11, 2023 6:00 P.M.    

2022 WINNERS

DR. AND MRS. R. SCHILLING AWARD
$2,000.00
Audrey Michael 12th grade Voice
Traverse City West High School

David Oosse 12th grade Percussion
Traverse City West High School

Ruby Bardenhagen  12th grade Piano
Home Schooled

DOUG BELL MEMORIAL AWARD
$1,000
Sophia Stiles  12th grade Voice
St Francis High School

KAREN MITCHEL MEMORIAL AWARD
​$1000
Oliver Boomer 12th grade Voice
​Interlochen Arts Academy

CARLA LAMPHERE MEMORIAL AWARD 
$1,000
Lily Jenkins  12th grade  Voice
Traverse City Central High School

​GRAND TRAVERSE MUSICALE AWARD
$1000
​Xander Shumaker  12th grade  Horn
​Traverse City West High School