bursary

The Scottish International Flute Summer School is grateful to All Flutes Plus who have again agreed to fund a bursary to the value of a performer's place, including full board accommodation costs, at the Scottish International Flute Summer School.

This bursary is for students who demonstrate above average ability and who are dedicated to developing their playing and musical ability to the highest possible standards. Financial circumstances will be taken into account and funding offered to students who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend the course.

It is open to any player of any age from anywhere in the world to apply. All applications will be considered on their own merit and the award will be given to the player who it is considered will benefit the most from attending the course.

The deadline for applications is Friday April 27th 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by May 21st 2012. 

No late applications will be accepted.

Please send the following:

1. A recent recording or yourself on DVD, CD, tape, or minidisc (DVD with visuals is preferred). Please include 2 contrasting pieces of your own choice, one must be with piano accompaniment. The total duration of the recording should be approximately 20 minutes.

2. A letter to include the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• e-mail address
• Date of Birth
• Occupation
• Summary of musical education - please include the institutions that you have attended and the teachers you have studied with
• Details of your recent performance experience and repertoire studied
• Masterclasses attended
• Reasons for needing a bursary - please give as much detail as possible
• A personal statement as to why you want to attend the summer school, and what you think you will gain by attending.
 
The panel will assess your appplication on the information that you supply, so pease make sure that you provide everything asked for and with as much detail as possible. 

Please send your appplication to:

Yvonne Paterson
Course Administrator
Scottish International Flute Summer School
11 Hunterhill Road
Paisley
Renfrewshire PA2 6SR
Scotland

  The panel reserves the right to share the value of the bursary between 2 players. The panel has absolute discretion in the award of the bursary.