Scholarships

Auditions (open to potential majors and non-majors) for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on February 11, 2012, in Evans Music Center on the Lewis & Clark campus.

If you are unable to attend the February audition, we will accept a recording of your work. Individual appointments to audition prior to the February audition date are also possible.

Auditions should demonstrate your abilities to date. If instrumental, please perform 10-15 minutes of a work—a short movement of one or two pieces, or one longer movement. If you are a vocalist, you may wish to perform two separate pieces representing different styles you have studied.

 

Two of the many scholarships we offer are listed below:

Dr. Paul Bellam Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Paul Bellam Memorial Scholarship was fully funded in 2011 by Bruce Bailey and Mariel Bailey ’72 to celebrate classical music and provide an incentive and a reward for the concert master or mistress of the Lewis & Clark orchestra.

Dr. Bellam lived in Portland, Oregon, from 1966 to 1987 where he taught in Lewis & Clark’s music program, conducted the Portland Chamber Orchestra, and played with the Oregon Symphony.  Called a “perfectionist and taskmaster,” Dr. Bellam played the violin and viola.  He died in 2003.

Mariel studied with Dr. Bellam as an undergraduate at Lewis & Clark.  Mariel went on to play for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and currently holds the position of Section First Violinist.  Her husband, Bruce, plays for the same orchestra.  Mariel and Bruce enjoy the outdoors, collecting musical scores, and spending time with their dog.

 

Betsy Russell ’81 Music Composition Scholarship

The Betsy Russell ’81 Music Composition Scholarship was established in 2011 by music alumna Betsy Russell to attract music composition talent to Lewis & Clark and to celebrate emerging composers in the greater Portland area.  Ms. Russell has a long-standing relationship with the College and a special interest in supporting new music.  Her commitment to the arts will allow Lewis & Clark’s music program to attract and retain fresh talent and promote and reward new composition from young musicians.

Selection:

The renewable scholarship will provide a $5,000 award to a student who majors in music composition.  The award will be merit-based and the selection committee will be comprised of faculty of the music department and perhaps a music alumnus/a with experience in composition.  The recipient of the award must remain in good standing and as a music composition major throughout his or her academic career at Lewis & Clark.  As a student, the award recipient will submit a composition to be played by a professional music ensemble.

Criteria:

 a.     Merit-based with selection by music faculty.

 b.     An entering student who intends to major in music composition.

 c.     $5,000 award, renewable for a maximum of four awards per student.

 d.    If recipient changes major, faculty will re-select and choose an entering student         who intends to major in music composition.

 e.     During Lewis & Clark tenure, recipient presents best work to professional                    group to perform the composition.

 

 

For more information, contact Denise Gerhardt, secretary of the music department, at 503-768-7460 or email music@lclark.edu.

Apply using our online form:

On-Line Scholarship Application

Or download a PDF copy to print and return:

Scholarship Application (PDF)

 

Scholarship FAQ

Do you offer music scholarships?
Yes, we offer merit based scholarships.

How does the audition work? Who will be attending my audition and judging my performance?
The music faculty will be attending your audition, at which time you will be asked to perform approximately 15 minutes.

How many scholarships are awarded each year, how much money is awarded and what will I have to do to renew this scholarship each year?
The amount of scholarships given out each year varies; scholarships are automatically renewed if you continue to fulfill the obligations of that scholarship.

Is there a specific date for auditions or can they be done anytime?
We prefer auditions to be done on the actual date in February devoted to scholarship auditions. But in certain cases we will allow a different date to be selected.

Are scholarships available if I do not intend to complete a major or minor in music?
Yes, music scholarships are available to those students who do not intend to major or minor in music, as long as students perform in either orchestra, wind symphony, jazz band, or choir as well as participate in private lessons.

What do I need to apply?
The information on music scholarships is currently on our web page, including the actual application form and individual requirements for the audition. You may also email the music department at music@lclark.edu.

If I am a transfer student can I still qualify for a music scholarship? Is the timeline the same?
Yes, you may still qualify for a scholarship if your are transferring from another school.

I can’t make the specific audition date in February. Can I send a CD or tape for my audition?
Yes, this is an acceptable alternative if your cannot make the actual audition date on campus. Please make sure that if your choose to submit a CD or tape of your playing/singing that it be of good quality and that you make sure you send it directly to the Music Department by February 11th.

I play two instruments. Would you like to hear both?
You may audition on more than one instrument; however, it may be helpful to choose one or the other that you feel the most confident about.

What repertoire would you like to hear for my instrument?
That will be up to the individual teacher. You will be given the email address and other contact information when we receive your application or you have contacted us via the music department email.

Would you like references from my ensemble director at my high school?
You may submit these if you wish, but we do not feel them necessary in judging your audition.

Do I need to be currently studying on my instrument to be considered for a scholarship?
Yes, we expect that students are currently studying on their major instrument/voice.

If I receive a scholarship, what is the level of participation I need to be involved with in the department?
Receiving a scholarship requires you to participate in one or more ensembles every semester you are on campus. The ensembles that we are referring to include Orchestra, Choir, Wind Symphony or Jazz Band. We would also prefer you to be participating in private lessons.

Do I need to take lessons if I receive a scholarship but are not intending on majoring in music?
We prefer that you continue studying in the form of a private lesson to be taken with one of our College professors.

Can I receive a music scholarship if I get an additional academic merit scholarship?
Yes, but for further clarification please refer to Student Financial Services.

Are these scholarships considered part of my financial “package”?
These awards are not based on financial need. They are “merit” based, so even if you do not qualify for financial aid, you may still receive a scholarship. If you do qualify for financial aid, the award granted is figured with the remainder of your need base.