Scholarships
We are happy indeed to announce the recipients of the 2008 Suffolk Chapter Scholarship Awards. Bill Roslak and Brent Trubia were awarded first and second place, respectively, for the high school scholarship.
We are equally happy to announce the recipient of the 2008 Elsener Award, Jeanmarie D'Azzo. Congratulations to all the applicants on a job well done and best wishes for continued success.
Sincere thanks to our Scholarship Chairperson, Dr. Carol Weitner, AAGO, and to our distinguished panel of judges: Tom Bailey, Thomas Bohlert, and Wayne Dieterich. Many thanks also to St. Luke Lutheran Church of Dix Hills for hosting the auditions.
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Note from the Webmaster: The 2009 Scholarship applications will be available in early 2009. The 2008 descriptions below will remain on this page for information purposes until then.
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The Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to announce its fifth annual Scholarship program for organ students from Suffolk County.
At least two scholarships will be awarded: up to $1000 for a student pursuing organ studies in college (a student currently enrolled in college, or a high school senior about to enter college); and up to one $500 or two $250 scholarships for high school students studying organ privately.
Auditions for these scholarships will be held on Friday evening, April 11, 2008, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 28 Candlewood Path, Dix Hills.
Requirements: Students and their teachers must be members of the AGO to be eligible for this scholarship.
Students competing for the college scholarships will be expected to perform a Prelude/Toccata and Fugue or Trio Sonata by J.S. Bach, a piece from the 19th or 20th century, and two stanzas of a hymn. High school students will be expected to play one piece by J.S. Bach and a second piece either from the 19th or 20th century, and two stanzas of a hymn.
Students who are currently enrolled in a college who cannot audition in person may submit a recording. The tape or CD must by unedited and must be received by April 11, 2008. It should be mailed to Dr. Carol Weitner, 13 Mansfield Lane, East Northport, NY 11731.
For further information and to request an application, contact Dr. Carol Weitner, Scholarship Chairperson via the Webmaster. You may also download and print an application by clicking here. Non-refundable application fee of $20 payable to Suffolk Chapter AGO should accompany each application. Completed applications must be received no later than March 14, 2008.
Practice time at the church will be possible the week before the auditions. Information regarding practice time will be sent to each person upon receipt of the completed application form.
The winners will be notified following the audition, and will be publicly acknowledged at the Scholarship Award Recital by Isabelle Demers on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
We are equally happy to announce the recipient of the 2008 Elsener Award, Jeanmarie D'Azzo. Congratulations to all the applicants on a job well done and best wishes for continued success.
Sincere thanks to our Scholarship Chairperson, Dr. Carol Weitner, AAGO, and to our distinguished panel of judges: Tom Bailey, Thomas Bohlert, and Wayne Dieterich. Many thanks also to St. Luke Lutheran Church of Dix Hills for hosting the auditions.
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Note from the Webmaster: The 2009 Scholarship applications will be available in early 2009. The 2008 descriptions below will remain on this page for information purposes until then.
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The Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to announce its fifth annual Scholarship program for organ students from Suffolk County.
At least two scholarships will be awarded: up to $1000 for a student pursuing organ studies in college (a student currently enrolled in college, or a high school senior about to enter college); and up to one $500 or two $250 scholarships for high school students studying organ privately.
Auditions for these scholarships will be held on Friday evening, April 11, 2008, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 28 Candlewood Path, Dix Hills.
Requirements: Students and their teachers must be members of the AGO to be eligible for this scholarship.
Students competing for the college scholarships will be expected to perform a Prelude/Toccata and Fugue or Trio Sonata by J.S. Bach, a piece from the 19th or 20th century, and two stanzas of a hymn. High school students will be expected to play one piece by J.S. Bach and a second piece either from the 19th or 20th century, and two stanzas of a hymn.
Students who are currently enrolled in a college who cannot audition in person may submit a recording. The tape or CD must by unedited and must be received by April 11, 2008. It should be mailed to Dr. Carol Weitner, 13 Mansfield Lane, East Northport, NY 11731.
For further information and to request an application, contact Dr. Carol Weitner, Scholarship Chairperson via the Webmaster. You may also download and print an application by clicking here. Non-refundable application fee of $20 payable to Suffolk Chapter AGO should accompany each application. Completed applications must be received no later than March 14, 2008.
Practice time at the church will be possible the week before the auditions. Information regarding practice time will be sent to each person upon receipt of the completed application form.
The winners will be notified following the audition, and will be publicly acknowledged at the Scholarship Award Recital by Isabelle Demers on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
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Elsener Organ Works, Inc. is pleased to announce the third annual Elsener Award
A scholarship in the amount of $1000 is to be given to a beginning organ student of any age for organ lessons.
Requirements: To be eligible for this award, students must be from Nassau or Su
ffolk Counties, and should not have been studying organ for more than two years; however, no previous organ study is required.
Auditions for this award will be held on April 11, 2008 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 28 Candlewood Path in Dix Hills. Applicants will be asked to play two stanzas of any hymn of their choice, and one additional piece, either for piano or organ. They will also be asked to submit a brief paragraph about why they would like to study the organ.
The prize money for this award is intended to be used for organ lessons, or other organ-related expenses, such as organ music, organ shoes, etc.
For further information and to request an application, contact Dr. Carol Weitner, Scholarship Chairperson via the Webmaster. You may also download and print an application by clicking here. Non-refundable application fee of $20 payable to Suffolk Chapter AGO should accompany each application. Completed applications must be received no later than March 31, 2008 (please note that this is an extension of the original deadline).
Winner(s) will be awarded the scholarship at the Scholarship Award Recital by Isabelle Demers on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
Elsener Organ Works, Inc. is pleased to announce the third annual Elsener Award
A scholarship in the amount of $1000 is to be given to a beginning organ student of any age for organ lessons.
Requirements: To be eligible for this award, students must be from Nassau or Su
ffolk Counties, and should not have been studying organ for more than two years; however, no previous organ study is required. Auditions for this award will be held on April 11, 2008 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 28 Candlewood Path in Dix Hills. Applicants will be asked to play two stanzas of any hymn of their choice, and one additional piece, either for piano or organ. They will also be asked to submit a brief paragraph about why they would like to study the organ.
The prize money for this award is intended to be used for organ lessons, or other organ-related expenses, such as organ music, organ shoes, etc.
For further information and to request an application, contact Dr. Carol Weitner, Scholarship Chairperson via the Webmaster. You may also download and print an application by clicking here. Non-refundable application fee of $20 payable to Suffolk Chapter AGO should accompany each application. Completed applications must be received no later than March 31, 2008 (please note that this is an extension of the original deadline).
Winner(s) will be awarded the scholarship at the Scholarship Award Recital by Isabelle Demers on Sunday, May 4, 2008.