Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation Scholarship
“Most Likely to Become a Professional Artist”
The FPCAF Scholarship seeks to recognize and assist deserving Strathcona County music
students, who are most likely to become a professional artist.
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Primary address must be in the County of Strathcona.
Must be between the ages of 12-28.
Must have studied with current teacher since October 1, of the current festival year.
Selections must meet requirements found in the AMFA and Local SPMFA Syllabi.
Must register and perform in 2 other solo classes in the current festival.
Previous winners of this scholarship are ineligible.
Provide a 500 word essay detailing the arts area they are in, what awards they have
previously won (if any), what the funds will be used for, why they are interested in
the arts, what their career aspirations are etc.
8. Provide two letters of recommendation (maximum one page each): One from the
teacher and the other from someone (not a relative) who knows him/her as a
person and an artist. The recommendation should include the length of time that
they have known the student; notes about his/her character, commitment to
cultural arts, or other relevant information as to why this student should
receive this scholarship.
9. Must have completed an application form and submitted to:
Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation
Scholarship Application
100 Festival Way
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8A 5T2
Regulations
1. Entry fee: $115.00 ($50 will be returned after performing in this class.)
2. The program must be a balanced musical program and may include;
concerti(or a movement), sonata, or a song cycle, or a collection of poetry
A maximum time limit of 25 minutes from the first note played to the end of
the last note played. Or for speech candidates, 25 minutes from the time of
the first word spoken to the end of the last word spoken.
3. A maximum of 5 candidates, with a minimum of 2, will be selected to compete.
4. A panel of adjudicators representing the disciplines of the performers will
adjudicate the class.
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Selection:
1. The successful candidates will be chosen by Festival Place Cultural Arts Scholarship
Subcommittee.
2. The chosen candidates must register with the SPMF, at spmf.org, in this scholarship
class, upon notification of acceptance, by the FPCAF Scholarship Subcommittee,
by February 4, 2014.
3. The winner will be chosen by Adjudicator recommendation. The Adjudicators’
decision is final.
4. The Scholarship will be awarded at the Grand Concert and Awards Ceremony, to the
applicant who is deemed to be, “Most Likely to Become a Professional Artist.”
5. The winner will perform at the Grand Concert.
Successful Candidates will be notified no later than January 28, 2014
Awards:
1. The Scholarship will be provided once per year;
2. For a total of $1000.00
3. Upon verification by FPCAF Scholarship Subcommittee
Questions:
Please contact Cindy MacGowan 780-922-3010, in regards to the Festival Place Cultural Arts
Foundation.
Please contact Janelle Orr 780-464-0553, in regards to the Sherwood Park Music Festival.
***Deadline for Submission to the FPCAF is January 14, 2014***
***Deadline for registration to the SPMF is February 4, 2014***
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Submission deadlines must be adhered to. All decisions of FPCAF are final. The FPCAF, at its sole discretion,
has the right to withhold the scholarship unless a suitable candidate is identified.
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FESTIVAL PLACE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
“Most Likely to Become a Professional Artist”
APPLICATION FORM
Please complete and attached essay and reference letters, and mail to;
Scholarship Application
Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation
100 Festival Way
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8A 5T2
Applicant Name:_______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________
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(If a post office box, location of actual residence)
Phone :(
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Which school do you attend? ____________________________________________________
Grade or university/college level__________________________________________________
Cultural Art or Talent___________________________________________________________
Teacher name_________________________________________________________________
Studio Name, if applicable_______________________________________________________
Teacher phone #_______________________________________________
Teacher e-mail________________________________________________
Length of time enrolled with teacher _______________________________
Signature of teacher______________________________________ Date_________________
Signature of Applicant_____________________________________Date__________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian______________________________Date_________________
(if applicant is under 18)
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For OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date received__________________________ Amount approved_________
Cheque Number________________________ Date Sent________________
Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 5T2
festivalplace.ab.ca
T: 780 464 2852
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Repertoire Selections for (ANY solo instrument, voice or speech arts) –may include concerti
with a total maximum performance time of 25 minutes. Selection of a concert program
displaying a balance of musical styles will be considered by the adjudicators. One selection
may be used that is performed in another solo class at the festival. Music must be
memorized. No recorded audio accompaniment is permitted. There will be brief comments
by the adjudicators after all performances are completed.
Please list the class name and number for each selection being performed in this scholarship
class, and all other class names and numbers, being performed at the Sherwood Park Music
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