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
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