Department of Music

Scholarship Committee Application

The Ben O'Brien/Music & Arts Center

Memorial Endowment Fund – Scholarship

Fall 2016

Application Deadline: Monday, October 24, 2016, NOON

Submit Application to Dr. Alicia Mueller (), Department of Music

This scholarship is administered through the Towson University Foundation

in cooperation with the Chair of the Department of Music and the

Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.

Section I: Student Contact and Applicant Information (Type)

TU ID Number:______

Name:______

Address:______

______

City, ST, ZIP:______

E-Mail: ______

Phone:______

Year (mark one):□ Junior(60-89.5 units earned)□ Senior(90 units and above)

Music Education Concentration (mark one):□ Instrumental□ Vocal-General

Transfer student:□ YES□ NO

Current GPA:______

Applicant Signature: ______Date submitted: __/__/16

Section II: Faculty Sponsorship Information

This scholarship requires two (2) recommendation letters supporting the applicant as being an outstanding future music educator. A minimum of one (1) letter must be from a current Towson University Department of Music faculty member. Letters should be signed, dated, andsubmitted to Dr. Mueller’s mailbox in a sealed envelope.

Section III: Scholarship Information and Eligibility Requirements (Type)

INTRODUCTION: In the Spring of 2005, the Ben O'Brien/Music & Arts Center Memorial Endowment Fund, in honor of the memory of Mr. Ben O’Brien, was established and funded by Music and Arts Center. This scholarship, designed to help further the education of an outstanding music educator, is in honor of the memory of Mr. Ben O’Brien. Mr. O'Brien was a strong believer in the importance of public music education. Consequently he dedicated his life to providing resources, materials, and instruction aimed at supporting the efforts of music teachers, students and schools. In helping accomplish this, he founded and was the president of the largest chain of retail music stores in the Mid-Atlantic region, Music and Arts Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must be a full-time junior or senior undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Music Education major at Towson University.
  2. Must have an overall 3.0 GPA. Attach unofficial transcript, as a separate document, to your application.
  3. Must demonstrate financial need. Provide a Statement of Need and supporting documentation which shows extraordinary financial need.

APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed application includes meeting all Qualifications, as well as providing the following materials:

  1. PROFESSIONAL GOAL: A statement of 500 words or less addressing the importance of achieving your goal of becoming a professional music educator. Write to convince the readers of your dedication, preparation, and commitment to the field of music education. Attach as separate document to your application.
  1. TEACHING EXPERIENCES: A listing of teaching experiences in which you have had an opportunity to lead or guide in the musical education of others. These experiences support your being considered as an outstanding future music educator. Attach supplemental documents to your application if necessary.

EXPERIENCE DATE & LOCATION

A.______/______

B.______/______

C.______/______

D.______/______

E. ______/______

3.DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC ACTIVITIES: A listing of contributions to music education while at Towson University and activities and accomplishments in the Department of Music. Identify experiences that support your being identified as an outstanding future music educator. Attach supplemental documents to your application if necessary.

ACTIVITIES and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

A.______

B.______

C.______

D.______

E. ______

PROCEDURES: Music Education Division faculty and member(s) of the Scholarship Committee will:

1.Review all applications.

2.Interview selected applicants.

3.Identify the Ben O'Brien Music Education Scholarship recipient(s).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Contact:Dr. Alicia Mueller

Music Education Division Leader

For Scholarship Committee Use Only:

Application Received ______(date)

Application Complete Yes No

Applicant Eligible Yes No

Notes: