Musician Makers Scholarship
General Information & Dates
Private Teachers
Parents and Students
Classroom Teachers
Increasing Access to Private Lessons
The San Juan Symphony has always been passionately committed to the support of music education. The Musician Makers Scholarship program has the goal of enabling students throughout the Four Corners with demonstrated need, ability, and commitment to participate in private music lessons. Interested students can apply for scholarships that offset the costs of private lessons.
Students and teachers are expected to apply simultaneously, in order to build the strongest application. Scholarship recipients are selected by a Committee, based on the details of the applications and teacher recommendations. Full and partial scholarships are awarded based on the pool of available funding; past awards do not guarantee future scholarships, and a Teacher Renewal is required for the continuation of scholarships into the second semester.
General Information for Teachers, Parents, and Students
Recipients will be selected by a scholarship committee using the Scholarship Application Form and the music teacher recommendations. Scholarship Applications can be submitted below.
Students who are awarded scholarships for the fall semester will be granted a continuing scholarship for the second semester only if their teacher recommends it, based on a demonstrated commitment to their studies. Teacher Renewal Forms can be submitted below.
Scholarship Application Deadlines
Private Lessons Deadlines
August 1
Deadline for new and renewing Scholarship Applications for first semester Private Lessons
December 1
Deadline for mid-year Teacher Renewal Forms for continuing scholarships into the second semester, and any new Scholarship Applications.
Classroom Teacher Deadlines
August 1
Deadline for new Scholarship Applications for first semester classroom program funding requests.
December 1
Deadline for new Scholarship Applications for second semester classroom program funding.
Action Steps for Private Teachers
1) Submit a letter of recommendation below. Please explain why the student is deserving of a scholarship, address the student’s level of commitment, and your understanding of their financial need.
2) Scholarship awards cover two semesters, but teachers are required to complete a Teacher Renewal Form to ensure funding continues in the second semester.
3) Students will be expected to know the requirements of accepting the scholarship, and agree to the studio policies of their private teachers. Families should be prepared to pay any remaining tuition costs not covered by the scholarships.
4) Please help the student and their family plan to attend at least one concert sponsored by the San Juan Symphony per semester scholarship.
Payments are made from San Juan Symphony to the teacher via direct deposit at the beginning of the semester.
Private Teacher Letter of Recommendation
NOTE: “Refresh” this page after each submission when applying for multiple students, the form will refresh itself.
Teacher Renewal Form
(Due between first and second semester.)
Action Steps for Parents and Students
1) Before applying, applicants should have identified a music teacher willing to accept the student and support the student’s application. Parents can identify qualified teachers at the website of the 4 Corners Music Teachers Association https://www.4cmta.org/ (note that teachers are not required to be members of the 4 Corners Music Teachers Association to participate).
2) Meet with your teacher and agree to the terms of the expectations of the studio.
3) Complete an application, specifically explaining why the student is deserving of a scholarship. Address the student’s level of commitment, musical potential, and financial need.
Parent & Student Application Form
NOTE: “Refresh” this page after each submission when applying for multiple students, the form will refresh itself.
Action Steps for Classroom Teachers
1) Submit a proposal explaining how you will organize your program, and be sure to include:
- type of lessons (private or semi-private), days and times, and age group
- your goals for the students and program for the semester
2) Submit a letter of support from your principal stating that you are allowed to receive an honorarium for additional lessons (semi-private and/or private) that you teach with students outside of regular class time.
