April 14, 2010

  • Studying organ and in need of money...?

    My email box received three emails from the RCCO in the past few days, which I would like to pass on. There is support available for those who are (profesionally) studying organ...! I am guessing that the pool of applicants is relatively small
    Maybe you don't qualify... yet organ lessons are (getting) too much for your budget, why not ask your church to help out?? Bring it up with your elder or pastor... I am sure they support the effort to provide the next generation with good organists on the organ bench...!
     
     
     
    2010 Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Scholarship ($ 5,000.00)
     
    Application forms for candidates for the 2010 Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Scholarship must be postmarked by April 30, 2010.  This annual scholarship of $ 5,000 is offered by the Ottawa Centre, RCCO, and is intended for a Canadian graduate student in organ, studying either inside or outside Canada, who intends to use his skills as an organ teacher in the future.  The past winners are
       
    2005 - Craig Humber
    2006 - Isabelle Demers
    2007 - Matthew Unger
    2008 - Ryan Jackson
    2009 - Matthieu Latreille
     
    Information and application forms are available at www.rcco-ottawa.ca  and further information may be obtained from Frances Macdonnell 613-726-7984.
     
    Barrie Cabena Music Scholarship
    A reminder that applications for the Barrie Cabena Music Scholarship are due May 1, 2010.
     
    Purpose
    1. To honour the contribution made to excellence in church music in Canada by Barrie Cabena, composer, teacher, performer.
    2. To assist a deserving student(s) in the formal study of organ, church music, and/or composition at the post-secondary school level.
     
    John Goss Memorial Scholarship ($ 4,500.00)
     
    The deadline for applications is only a couple of weeks away (April 30, 2010).
     
    Awarded every two years in the even numbered years, the John Goss Memorial Scholarship is in memory of the late John Goss, FRCO, former conductor of the National Ballet of Canada and relative of his namesake, the British composer Sir John Goss. The scholarship of up to $ 4,500 is awarded to an individual for advanced organ study outside Canada. The winner must intend to return to Canada to pursue his/her career.
     
    All applicants must meet the following requirements:
    • Canadian citizen.
    • Aged 30 years or less as of June 30, 2010.
    • Member of the RCCO.
    • Associate diploma of the RCCO or equivalent or superior qualifications.
    • Graduate from a university, conservatory or college after June 2007.
    • Intend to return to Canada for the purpose, though not necessarily the exclusive purpose, of performing on the organ.

    Applications, to be considered complete, must be submitted by April 30, 2010, and include the following:

    • A resumé.
    • A specific plan of study listing the institution or individual that the applicant intends to study at/with.
    • Three references. These references should attest to the candidate's ability, potential and financial need.
    • A cassette or CD recording of the three required works listed below. The three works must all have been recorded between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Each work must be presented with no splicing or editing. The cassette must be accompanied by a written statement, signed by a witness, that the recording is the applicant's own work. The following three works are required: BACH: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653; REGER: Toccata and Fugue in d/D, Op. 59, Nos 5 & 6; one other piece chosen by the applicant.

    Applications should be addressed to the RCCO National Office, 204 St George Street, Suite 202, Toronto, ON M5R 2N5, Tel: (416) 929 6400, Fax (416) 929 2265