Merit Scholarship Competition Guidelines
The 2021 NWE Merit Scholarship Competition will consist of two age groups (dependent on the number of participants), and the winner of each age group will be awarded a $200 cash prize. The entry fee is $40 per student which is due prior to February 5th. Payment may be made online through Zelle or Venmo, or sent by check to 75 Witherell Drive, Sudbury. MA 01776.
Students ages 9 - 17 are welcome to participate. The scholarship competition is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain performance experience and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experienced musicians.
Recorded Round 1 - February 5, 2021, 11:59 PM
Adjudication form: nwe_evaluation_form.pdf
Students ages 9 - 17 are welcome to participate. The scholarship competition is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain performance experience and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experienced musicians.
Recorded Round 1 - February 5, 2021, 11:59 PM
- Students may not submit a piece that was previously submitted in a NWE competition
- Students should prepare two pieces of contrasting style
- Recordings must be unedited video recordings only
- Pieces must be at least 16 measures long
- Students must submit copies of the scores used to learn the pieces
- Students must submit a copy of the completed evaluation form
- No late entries will be accepted, no exception
- Video submissions should be emailed to rbordner@note-worthyexperiences.com
- Students should prepare four pieces of contrasting styles
- Students may play pieces from the first round
- Due to the global health concerns the 2021 Final Round will be prerecorded in the same format as Round 1. The same rules apply from Round 1.
- Video submissions should be emailed to rbordner@note-worthyexperiences.com
- All pieces must be memorized
- Professional behavior and attire are expected
- Students should submit a completed copy of the top of the below evaluation form for the judge to use
- Students with outstanding tuition invoices are not eligible to participate
- Students under the age of 9 on February 5th may not participate
- Students over the age of 17 on May 16th may not participate
Adjudication form: nwe_evaluation_form.pdf
Pictured below:
2018 NWE Merit Scholarship Competition winner Catie Siedel with judges Tai, Shannon, Yini, and Matt. Read more about Catie here.
2018 NWE Merit Scholarship Competition winner Catie Siedel with judges Tai, Shannon, Yini, and Matt. Read more about Catie here.
