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Gordon J. Bastow Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the Estate of Marjorie Bastow in memory of her husband, Gordon Bastow, who predeceased her. Gordon was one of several members of his family who participated in several choirs, both church and community based. The family had three generations of service in the Choir of the Anglican Cathedral beginning with Gordon’s father, Hugh. Gordon also sang in the choir at All Saints Anglican Church in Foxtrap, only stopping six months before his death at age 90 in 2011. He also sang in several community choirs including the old Memorial University Glee Club under the direction of Ignatius Rumbolt. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a full-time Bachelor of Music student beyond first year, who is majoring in vocal studies and has demonstrated commitment to choral music. Nominations for the scholarship should come from the School of Music Voice instructors, and be accompanied by a statement describing the special nature of the student’s commitment to choral music. If no suitable candidate can be identified, the scholarship may be awarded to a full-time Master of Music student involved in a choral conducting program who has demonstrated a commitment to choral music with preference given to a voice student. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music. In a case where it is awarded to a graduate student, it will be awarded by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Yvonne Belanger Memorial Bursary
This fund was established by her family to cherish the memory of musician, teacher and mother, Yvonne Belanger. The bursary will be awarded annually to full-time Bachelor of Music students beyond first year from the interest accrued on this endowment. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music with the criteria for eligibility being musicality, musical achievement, financial need, and scholarship standing.
Amanda Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Amanda Bishop Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established by the family of Amanda Bishop to cherish the memory of a loving and caring daughter and sister whose life- long ambition was to study voice in preparation for a career in the performing arts. With a value of at least $500.00, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a student beyond the first year of the music degree program in good academic standing, whose performance medium is voice and who has demonstrated dedicated commitment to the betterment of the music community. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
John Bonia Crossroads Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of John Bonia by his former student and Memorial University of Newfoundland alumna, Michelle Smith (B.Mus’99, B.Ed’99). Mr. Bonia grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor where he spent his life as a musician and music educator and this scholarship honours his life, his love of jazz music and his commitment to music education in the province. It is named in tribute to a song written and performed by Ms. Smith and Mr. Bonia. Valued at $1,000 annually, the scholarship will be awarded to a student in any year of study in the undergraduate music program at Memorial University of Newfoundland with an expressed interest in jazz studies, with first preference to a saxophone major and second preference to a student majoring in any woodwind instrument. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship as defined by the University. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Charles J. Bown Memorial Entrance Scholarship in Music
This scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Charles J. Bown (1963-2000) who graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1985 with a Bachelor of Music and Music Education. He went on to obtain his Master's degree in vocal performance from the University of Ottawa in 1994. He was actively involved in music as an educator, choir director, soloist and organist until his death on October 24, 2000. Valued at the annual interest on the endowment, the scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Music program at Memorial University of Newfoundland who has demonstrated musical potential, academic ability and financial need. Preference will be given to a student whose major applied study is in voice. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Dennis G. Browne Memorial Scholarship
Dennis G. Browne Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at the accrued interest on an endowment, established by the firm of Patterson Palmer Hunt Murphy, in memory of the late Dennis G. Browne, who was a member of their law firm; will be awarded to a student enrolled beyond first year in the Bachelor of Music program. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and demonstrated musical potential. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Buell-Olson Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, was established by Dr. Gerry B. Olson, who was a Henrietta Harvey Visiting Professor in the School of Music in 1983-84 and a long time contributor to the vitality of instrumental music in Newfoundland and Labrador. It was renamed in 2006 on the occasion of the retirement of Dr. Donald Buell in recognition of his seminal role in instrumental music and music education in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is to be given to a student entering the first year of the Bachelor of Music program. Preference will be given to a student from Newfoundland and Labrador whose principal applied study is in woodwind, brass or percussion. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Music.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Newfoundland & Labrador Region) Entrance Scholarship in Music
This scholarship, valued at not less than $500.00, is to be awarded annually from a sum of money donated by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Newfoundland and Labrador Region). The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated music potential, to a student from Newfoundland and Labrador entering the first semester of full-time study toward the Bachelor of Music degree. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Concert Crowd 50th Anniversary Award
Concert Crowd 50th Anniversary Award
This award was established by a generous donation from the Concert Crowd, a performing arts group that originated with residents of Logy Bay, Middle Cove, and Outer Cove. It is comprised of amateur singers, dancers, actors and musicians, storytellers and script writers, with many members joining throughout the years. The Concert Crowd focuses on entertainment which maintains a distinctly traditional flavour and which strives to promote, preserve and support the Irish and Newfoundland and Labrador ancestry so prevalent and cherished in our province. Valued at $1,000, it will be awarded annually on a rotating basis between the School of Music and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. In years where it is granted to a student in the School of Music, the recipient must be beyond their first year of study. In years where it is granted to a student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the recipient must be beyond their first year of study and enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English or Folklore. Students may self-nominate by submitting a one-page letter outlining their qualifications to the department head to be considered for this award. In both cases, preference will be given to students with an interest in Newfoundland and Labrador traditional music, theatre and culture as demonstrated by their course selections and/or their performing (including writing and directing) and/or research activities. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. If there are no eligible candidates in any given year in the assigned School or Faculty, the award may be given to an eligible candidate in the other School or Faculty. It will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music or the Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences, as appropriate.
Dr. G. Albert Cooper Bursary
This bursary, valued at the accrued interest on an initial endowment, is awarded annually to a full-time Bachelor of Music student beyond second year who has demonstrated academic excellence, musical potential and need. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Clifford Crawley Music Composition Award
Clifford Crawley Music Composition Award
This award was established by a generous donation from Dr. Beverley Diamond in memory of Clifford Crawley, a respected scholar, composer and professor. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to a student who has demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in, as well as a serious commitment to, composition by taking one or more courses in composition through the School of Music. Their compositions or improvisations may be in any genre of music and may be captured in print, digital or other AV media. Preference will be given to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland, though undergraduate students not majoring in Music may also be considered. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Dean’s Entrance Award in Music
This award was established by Dr. Ian Sutherland (B.Mus. (Hons) (Memorial) ’02, M.Mus. (Memorial) ’05, Ph.D. (Exeter), 09). Valued at $1,000 annually, the award will be granted to a student of promising talent from outside Canada entering the first semester of full-time undergraduate study in the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The primary considerations for this award are musical excellence and potential as demonstrated at the entrance audition, as well as academic achievement. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. If, in any given year, no suitable international candidate is available, the award may be granted to a Canadian resident from outside Newfoundland and Labrador who meets the remaining award criteria. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music or their designate.
Karl Diemer Memorial Bursary
This fund has been established by Mme Roberte Diemer in memory of her husband, Corner Brook businessman, Karl Diemer. Trained as a professional singer, Mr. Diemer had a great love for music and encouraged young musicians. The bursary, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will be awarded annually to a voice student beyond first year who demonstrates musical potential and scholarship standing, as well as financial need. If there are no voice candidates in a given year, the award will be made to a student whose performance medium is strings. The award will be made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Frederick and Isabel Emerson Memorial Scholarship
Frederick and Isabel Emerson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established in memory of Frederick and Isabel Emerson by their children. Mr. Emerson, lawyer, musician, and a former lecturer and member of the Board of Regents, was involved in setting up and teaching music classes in the early days of the Memorial University College. The scholarship, valued at not less than $500.00, is awarded annually to a full-time music degree student beyond the second semester. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of academic standing, financial need and character. The award is made by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Fry Family Foundation Dean’s Leadership Award in Music
Fry Family Foundation Dean’s Leadership Award in Music is part of the Fry Family Foundation Awards program. The award was created to recognize and encourage tomorrow’s great leaders. The Fry Family Foundation was founded by Darryl and Marlene (nee Sellars) Fry, who were born, raised and educated in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are alumni of Memorial University and have a passion for both the university and the province. The Foundation helps to build stronger communities by investing in the development of young talent, as well as supporting health, social causes, nature and the arts. Valued at $5,000, this entrance award will be granted to a student who has been accepted into and plans to attend the School of Music at Memorial University in the fall semester, immediately following their completion of high school. It will be granted on the basis of the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University, and where possible, preference will be given to students who have graduated from a high school in Newfoundland and Labrador. Students must have demonstrated outstanding leadership through academic work, student activities and community involvement. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Carla Furlong and Andreas Barban Bursary in Music
Carla Furlong and Andreas Barban Bursary in Music
This bursary was established by a generous bequest from the Estate of Michael Grobin. Mr. Grobin lived in Newfoundland with his parents in the 1940s to the mid-1950s. The Grobins were music aficionados and many of their friends were musicians, including Andreas Barban, a well-known pianist, and Carla Furlong, an accomplished harpist and music teacher. In honour of his friends and his love of music, Michael Grobin left a bequest to Memorial University of Newfoundland to support music students. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, one or more bursaries will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Music. The recipients must have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Ed Goff Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship valued at a minimum of $2,500.00 is to be awarded to a student in any year in the Bachelor of Music degree program who shows musical potential and has scholarship standing. Preference will be given to a student whose principle applied study is saxophone. It may be renewed for the duration of the student's program, up to a maximum of four years, if he or she continues to excel musically and maintain scholarship standing. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Gower Youth Band Legacy Scholarship in Music
This scholarship, with a value of at least $1,000, was established by the Gower Youth Band and is maintained by the Gower Community Band in honour of former members of the Gower Youth Band who have become professional musicians and music educators. The scholarship is open to all students in brass, woodwind or percussion entering the first year of full-time study in the School of Music, and is awarded on the basis of musical excellence and potential as demonstrated at the entrance audition. This scholarship is awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Alan D. Hall Award
Alan D. Hall Award
This award has been established in memory of Alan D. Hall by his friends and family. A longtime faculty member in the Department of English at Memorial University of Newfoundland, he was deeply engaged in Music and Theatre throughout his life. The award, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, will alternate between the School of Music and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on a yearly basis. For the School of Music the award will go to a Music student beyond first year who demonstrates a high level of achievement on their instrument of applied study as well as involvement and commitment to the music community. For the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences the award will go to a student beyond first year enrolled in the program leading to a Diploma in Performance and Communications Media or a student enrolled in the program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Drama and Music. The eligible student must demonstrate a high level of achievement in theatre, as well as involvement in and commitment to the theatre community. To qualify for this award, students must meet the academic requirements for an award as outlined by the University. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music or the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Katherine Harrington Vocal Award
This award was established in memory of Katherine Harrington with a generous donation from her family, friends and former students. Katherine Harrington was one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most highly regarded vocalists. Along with her performances on radio, television and on the concert stage, Katherine was also a successful vocal coach for twenty-five years. Many of her students went on to successful careers in music. Katherine’s contributions as Director of the St. Pius X Church Choir as well as the young singing group The Sanderlings also brought a high level of musical excellence to her home province. Valued at a portion of the income on this generous endowment, the Katherine Harrington Vocal Award will be presented annually to a student entering the Bachelor of Music program at Memorial University of Newfoundland whose principal applied study is vocal performance. It will be conferred on the basis of demonstrated musical potential and admission to the faculty. Preference will be given to students from Newfoundland and Labrador. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Music.
Norah and Leo Healey Memorial Award in Music
Norah and Leo Healey Memorial Award in Music
This Award has been established in memory of Norah and Leo Healey by their granddaughter Noreen Greene-Fraize and her spouse Thomas W. Fraize Q.C. The award will go to a School of Music student in any year of study seeking support for a community engagement project. To qualify for this award, students must meet the academic requirements for an award as outlined by the University and submit a proposal – including a timeline and an approximate budget - to the Dean, School of Music by October 15. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Ben Heppner 25th Anniversary Scholarship in Music
This scholarship was established through the generosity of Canadian tenor, Ben Heppner, who donated his fee for a recital given on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the School of Music. Proceeds from the concert were matched by the Opportunity Fund to endow the scholarship. Valued at a portion of the annual interest on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student in the Bachelor of Music degree program on the basis of musical and academic excellence. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music.
Winnifred Holloway Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is the result of a bequest left to the University by Mrs. Velda Richards of St. John's. The scholarship, valued at approximately $1,000.00, will be awarded annually to a female student who is full-time in the Bachelor of Music program and who is beyond first year. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Music on the basis of musical talent, financial need, and scholarship standing.
William J. House Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, valued at a portion of the income on the investment, has been established in memory of William J. House by his widow, Mrs. Daphne L. House. The scholarship is to be awarded annually by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Music, to a full-time organ student from Newfoundland and Labrador who shows promise and purpose of continuing in that field.
Duncan Howell Music Scholarship