Scholarships

Allen-Fleming Scholarship

Eleanor Fleming was a dedicated teacher and a charter member of BRMTA. After her death in 1965, the Eleanor Fleming Scholarship was established with a small sum of money left to BRMTA from her life insurance policy with the National Guild of Piano Teachers. The membership voted to establish this fund in her honor as a way of rewarding an outstanding and talented student from its membership.

In 1983, upon the death of Mrs. S.D. Allen, another dedicated and long-standing member of BRMTA, memorial donations were added to this fund. Her name was added to the scholarship at this time.

Originally, the plan and goal was to award money to an eleventh grader for tuition to a fine music camp. The members later voted to hold auditions each year and to give cash awards to first, second, and third place winners on three levels. Since its organization in January 1966, the fund which began with $150 has grown through donations and memorials.

Audition Information

Date: April 16, 2011
Deadline for entries: April 2, 2011
Location: Louisiana State University

The Allen-Fleming Scholarship auditions for outstanding students in grades 7-12 is divided as follows:
Level II: Grades 7-8
Level III: Grades 9-10
Level IV: Grades 11-12

Cash awards will be given to the top three students in each level as follows:
First Place: $75.00
Second Place: $50.00
Third Place: $35.00

The first place winner may not be a winner in the same level the following year. The Ethel Tison Award will go to the student who gives the most musical performance. This student will receive a sterling silver medallion. All awards will be presented at the Winners Recital.

Guidelines for Participation

PERFORMANCE: Two pieces from contrasting periods. Time limits for all levels: 10 minutes. Time limits will be enforced.
SIGHT READING: May be in any key and may include any rhythmic pattern. Maximum time for review: one minute.
KEYBOARD: Scales only.
Level II: two scales (one major, one minor from Rally Syllabus Level II)
Level III: three scales (one major, one minor, one black key major from Rally Syllabus Level III)
Level IV: three scales (one major, one minor, one black key minor from Rally Syllabus Level IV)
Minimum metronome Rally requirements will be observed. However, superiority will be rewarded.

How to Enter

Entry fee: $20.00 per student

Mail entry form, self-addressed stamped envelope, and check payable to BRMTA to:
Katherine Tobey
12604 Goodwood Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Ethel C. Tison Award

The Ethel C. Tison Award was established in 1976 with a gift to BRMTA by members of the William W. Tison family. Ethel Tison, a charter member of the Association, was extensively involved in music activities throughout her life.

This award in her memory is given annually to the student selected during the Allen-Fleming Auditions who, in the opinion of the judge, has given the most musical performance. A medallion is presented to the recipient at the Winners Recital.

LFMC Celuta Liddle Scholarship

Mrs. Liddle was a highly-respected teacher and charter member of BRMTA. Upon her death, a scholarship was established by the LFMC for a high school senior who meets the following requirements:

Acceptance by an accredited school of music for the following academic year.
Performance in Jr. Festival, in a solo event in piano or organ, a minimum of two years prior to the application year; not necessarily in the Baton Rouge District except for the final year.
Receipt for the application year of a superior rating in Musically Advanced Class I or II in Piano Solo.
It is a teacher's responsibility to notify the Scholarship Committee Chair IN WRITING of a student's eligibility by Feb. 1 of the Festival year.
The winner will be asked to perform at the LFMC Baton Rouge District Spring Meeting.
The Scholarship Committee will determine the winner by audition.

Chair: Mary Nott
2305 Hillsdale Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Summer Music Camp Scholarships

One scholarship of $500 will be awarded to a deserving student of a BRMTA active member to attend a summer music camp of their choice between June 1 and August 20.

Applicants must have studied with their present teacher for at least six months prior to the application date (April 15) and must be entering grades 9-11 in the following academic year.

Applicants will be judged on the basis of his/her essay (250-500 typewritten words) indicating past musical experiences and reasons for wishing to attend summer music camps, and a teacher recommendation. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required of all applicants.

The scholarship will be paid directly by BRMTA to the music camp and is dependent upon the student's acceptance by the camp.

Students will be notified of selection by April 30. The selected student will be expected to attend the September meeting and give a brief summary of their camp experience.

Application forms are available at all BRMTA meetings. Send application form, essay, and recommendation by April 15 to:
Carol White
6295 Hawsey Road
Ethel, LA 70730