College Awards

Grand Traverse Musicale is proud to offer generous scholarships for graduating seniors who have, in the past, received a scholarship from us.
The  Schilling and Bell college awards 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 19, 2021
• Perform in a live audition
• Take part in an interview/critique with judges at audition

Applicants should use the same application form available under "Scholarships" on this web site, and adhere to the same application deadline.

Auditions for April 10, 2021 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 19, 2021.

2020 WINNERS

DR. AND MRS. R. SCHILLING AWARD
$3,000.00
Lauren Fleming, TC Central High School, Voice
$2,000.00
Emlin Munch,  TC Central High School, Voice

DOUG BELL MEMORIAL AWARD
$1,000
Caspian Fernholz, West Senior High School, Violin

CARLA LAMPHERE MEMORIAL AWARD (newly established)
$1,000
Bailey Noble, West Senior High School