Mu Phi Epsilon offers its members various scholarships. Below is a list of the many opportunities offered to members.
CONDUCTING
JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON CHORAL CONDUCTING OR SACRED MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: $7,000 for study in choral conducting or sacred music. Open to the study of music of
all faiths: organists, cantors, choir directors, organist/choir directors, soloists, or researchers in sacred music.
Conductors must send a video and performers a CD of two contrasting works which demonstrate familiarity and
command of conducting or sacred music performance. Enclose a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles,
composers’ names and timings and recent reviews and programs. If not enrolled in an institution of higher learning
enclose a detailed statement outlining how the award would be used.
JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON CONDUCTING/COACHING SCHOLARSHIP: A maximum of $7,000 to support a scholarship for study of conducting/coaching. Enclose
a detailed description of the proposed project (250-500 words); a statement of financial need; a detailed budget; a high
quality video of a rehearsal or performance; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’
names, and timings; and any additional supporting documents relevant to the specific field of conducting/coaching.
INSTRUMENTAL
GERKE COLLEGIATE ARTIST SCHOLARSHIPS: Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings. Two $500 awards
for undergraduate music majors with at least a B average in music and a C average in all other subjects. Enclose a
high-quality compact disc recording (15-30 minutes) which includes a contemporary work written after 1980, a
contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy
of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus
numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
ALBERTA DENK SCHOLARSHIP FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO: $500 to a music
major for study in music performance. Enclose a high-quality compact disc recording (15-30 minutes) which includes
a contemporary work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as
needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the
recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
BETH LANDIS VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 awarded for undergraduate or graduate study
in violin. Along with resume, enclose a short biographical sketch; a statement detailing how these funds would
support attainment of career goals, including a detailed budget; and a high quality compact disc recording
(30-45 minutes), demonstrating familiarity and command of the instrument, which includes a contemporary
work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill
the time requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire
with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
THE JEAN LOUISE MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to a graduate and $1,000 to an undergraduate instrumentalist
(brass,woodwinds, strings or percussion) for study in music performance. Enclose a high quality CD recording
(15 - 30 minutes) of at least two contrasting works which demonstrate familiarity and command of the
instrument. Enclose a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, composers' names and timings, and recent
reviews and programs.
CHAMBER MUSIC
JAMES AND LOLA FAUST CHAMBER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: A maximum of $1,500 to an undergraduate
student and $3,500 to a graduate/alumni person involved in a chamber group that can demonstrate a performance
history of at least two years.Enclose a detailed description of the proposed project (250-500 words); a statement of
financial need; a detailed budget; a high quality CD recording (30 – 45 minutes) which includes an American
contemporary work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed
to fulfill the time requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded
repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs. Ensemble shall consist of 2-10 players;
Ensemble shall have no separate conductor;
Ensembles with 2-4 members must have at least one Fraternity member;
Ensembles with 5-10 members must have at least two Fraternity members;
The chamber ensemble must compete at the level of its most advanced member.
JAZZ/COMMERCIAL
JAZZ/COMMERCIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $500 to a musician (vocal or instrumental) who is seeking a
career in jazz or commercial music. Enclose a high quality compact disc recording of two contrasting works which
demonstrates familiarity and command of jazz or commercial techniques and style. Open to all members of Mu Phi
Epsilon. If not enrolled in an institution of higher learning, enclose a detailed statement outlining how the award would
be used.
MUSIC BUSINESS
EDYTHE G. BURDIN SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to a student studying music business. Enclose a concise
summary of current program of study and future career plans.
MUSIC EDUCATION
MADGE CATHCART GERKE SCHOLARSHIP: $500 for study in music education to an
applicant with no professional classroom teaching experience who will complete certification
requirements at the end of any term of this current academic year. Enclose short biographical sketch and statement
of goals as an educator. Letters of recommendation to be from recent supervisor of student teaching and college
music faculty member with whom applicant has studied.
BETH LANDIS MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 for undergraduate or graduate study
in music education. Enclose short biographical sketch and statement of goals as an educator.
If not currently enrolled in a music education program, enclose proof of acceptance into a graduate program.
Letters of recommendation to be from a recent supervisor of professional or student teaching, or from music
faculty.
HAZEL B. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: $500 for graduate study in music education. Enclose a short
biographical sketch and statement of goals as an educator. Letters of recommendation to be from recent supervisor
of professional or student teaching and college music faculty member with whom applicant has studied.
NADINE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP: $600 to an applicant currently enrolled in an accredited program
of graduate study in music education. Enclose proof of current registration or acceptance into a graduate program;
short biographical sketch; statement of goals as an educator; short essay (500 words) on one of the following topics:
(1) My Most Recent Teaching Experience, (2) Contemporary Issues Facing the Music Education Teacher of the Future.
Letters of recommendation to be from recent supervisor of professional or student teaching and college music faculty
member with whom applicant has studied.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: $1250 in memory
of Lucie Benefiel Scandling for a project or study involving music technology. The applicant must submit a proposal
and relevant supporting materials.
MUSIC THERAPY
LA VERNE JACKSON MEMORIAL MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500 awarded on the basis of
evidence that the applicant is enrolled in an accredited music therapy program and will be doing a
pre-internship/internship with a special population. Enclose letter or document showing acceptance from
pre-internship/ internship clinical training director; a written paper stating reason for pursuit of music therapy
career, personal strengths in this area, pre-internship/internship project, and population preference. Letters of
recommendation should be from a music therapy professor and a clinical training or on-site work supervisor.
KEYBOARD
BERNSTEIN-CROSMAN SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 piano scholarship for foreign study (in a country
outside the United States and in a country other than the country of an applicant’s birth or citizenship). Enclose
a detailed description of the proposed project (250-500 words); a detailed budget; a high-quality compact disc
recording (30-45 minutes) which includes a contemporary work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a
different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy of the score of the
contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’
names, and timings; recent reviews and programs;a third letter attesting to your linguistic ability for study in the
foreign country.
ELEANOR B. WEILER and MILDRED B. FRAME PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: A maximum of $6,000 to support
one or more scholarships for study in France (preferably Paris). Enclose a detailed description of the proposed project
(250-500 words); a detailed budget; a high-quality compact disc recording (30-45 minutes) which includes a
contemporary work written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as
needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the
recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
HELEN HAUPT PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 to a pianist. Enclose a résumé; a short biographical
sketch; a statement detailing how these funds would support attainment of career goals, including a detailed budget;
and a high-quality compact disc recording (15-30 minutes) which includes a contemporary work written after 1980, a
contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill the time requirement; a copy
of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers,
composers' names, and timings; and any additional supporting documents relevant to specific field of piano study
(i.e., pedagogy, performance, music education, etc.).
WIHLA HUTSON ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: $800 to an organist. Enclose a résumé; a
short biographical sketch; a statement detailing how these funds would support attainment of career goals, including
a detailed budget; and a high-quality compact disc recording (15-30 minutes) which includes a contemporary work
written after 1980, a contrasting work from a different stylistic period, and other works as needed to fulfill the time
requirement; a copy of the score of the contemporary work, if unpublished; a list of the recorded repertoire with
exact titles, opus numbers, composers' names, and timings; and any additional supporting documents relevant to
specific field of organ study (i.e., pedagogy, performance, music education, etc.).
WORLD MUSIC
BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR WORLD MUSIC/MULTICULTURAL MUSIC:$1250 in memory of Lucie Benefiel Scandling. The applicant must submit a proposal and relevant
supporting materials. This may focus on study, travel, publication or performance.
VOICE
ELIZABETH BOLDENWECK VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: $500 for undergraduate study in voice.
Enclose high-quality compact disc recording (not to exceed 15 minutes) which includes two contrasting works;
list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews
and programs.
MIKANNA CLARK TAURMAN VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: $500 for graduate study in voice. Enclose
proof of current registration or acceptance into a graduate program in voice; high-quality compact disc recording
(not to exceed 15 minutes) which includes two contrasting works; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles,
opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs.
SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE SCHOLARSHIPS: Two $1,000 awards to two deserving mezzo-soprano or
contralto voice students, one a graduate student and one an undergraduate student. Enclose a high-quality compact
disc recording (not to exceed 15 minutes) which includes three art songs or arias of contrasting style in three different
languages; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent
reviews and programs.
INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 to a music education major who is studying voice.
Enclose a high-quality compact disc recording (not to exceed 15 minutes) which includes three art songs or arias of
contrasting style in three different languages; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers,
composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs; brief statement which identifies the ways that
continuing vocal study will enhance your Music Education degree. Include a detailed budget of how this money will
be used.
BRENA HAZZARD VOICE SCHOLARSHIP : $5,000 awarded on behalf of the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter to
any member of Mu Phi Epsilon who is pursuing vocal study. Enclose a high-quality compact disc recording (not
to exceed 15 minutes) which includes three art songs or arias of contrasting style or periods in English and one other
modern language; a list of the recorded repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings;
recent reviews and programs. Include a detailed budget of how this money will be used.
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
Six $1,000 awards for study at any American or International Summer Music Program. Enclose a high-quality
compact disc recording (15-20 minutes) which includes at least two contrasting works; a list of the recorded
repertoire with exact titles, opus numbers, composers’ names, and timings; recent reviews and programs; a
copy of the acceptance letter from the specific summer program; a descriptive brochure from the summer program
outlining its curriculum. *Applications may be made prior to acceptance.
MU PHI EPSILON FOUNDATION is also proud to support, through our philanthropic gifts, the following
summer programs:
• Aspen Music School
• Banff Center for the Arts
• Brevard Music Center
• Chautauqua Institution
• Encore School for Strings
• Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony
• International Festival at Round Top
• Music Academy of the West
• Tanglewood Music Center
