GINO JAMES DIMARIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
2015-2016
The Gino James DiMario program seeks talented, motivated students who wish to expand their music
involvement and connect their CCM Preparatory studies to real life experiences. Students will document their
efforts, culminating in an electronic portfolio that will serve as their application for the Gino James DiMario
scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded at the 2016 Achievement Festival and apply toward studies in the 201617 school year. All students who successfully complete the program will be offered special performance
opportunities during the following summer and academic year, 2016-17. This year $500 tuition scholarships were
awarded to six students.
Eligibility* and Acceptance Requirements: Ages 6-17 by September 1, 2015.
New: Previous DiMario scholarship recipients who have moved into a different age bracket may reapply for the
scholarship.
Young DiMario (ages 6-10 on 9-1-15)
Middle DiMario (ages 11-14 on 9-1-15)
Older DiMario (ages 15-17 on 9-1-15)
1) Enrolled at CCM Preparatory for the full academic year 2015-16 with account in good financial standing, and
2) Nominated and recommended by private lesson instructor
*Current DiMario Scholarship recipients are expected to fulfill their role as DiMario Scholars but are not eligible to re-apply to
the program until they reach the next age level.
Application process:
1) Student and/or guardian fill out application form, signed by guardian and teacher, and submit to CCM
Preparatory (peggy.grant@uc.edu) by October 30, 2015.
2) Private lesson teacher must 1) sign student’s application form and 2) email a separate paragraph supporting the
student’s participation by October 30, 2015 to peggy.grant@uc.edu.
The private teacher is the student’s mentor and is responsible for helping the student plan and fulfill the
requirements of the program. Additional teacher responsibilities:
 By Feb. 15, 2016, email a mid-year evaluation to place in the student’s portfolio to peggy.grant@uc.edu.
 Help student plan and prepare performances, including Achievement Festival, and community project.
Performance plan and community project proposal must be submitted to CCM Preparatory for approval.
PROGRAM CHECKLIST AND DUE DATES
Oct. 31, 2015 – Both student application and separate teacher recommendation
Dec. 15, 2015 – Both proposal for community service project and plan for concert attendance with report
Feb. 15, 2016 – mid-year teacher recommendation
April 20, 2016 – electronic portfolios
May 14, 2016 – Achievement Festival. Scholarship awards presented and all students who complete the program
will be recognized
The completed portfolio consists of, in this order, due on or before April 20, 2016:
1. Cover page: Student name, teacher name, photograph, and number of years you have studied at CCM
Preparatory
2. Signed check list with dates each item was completed
3. Personal essay
4. Copy of programs from the recitals performed during the year
5. Copy of program attended and written review
6. Synopsis of community service project
7. (to be added by CCM Preparatory): Teacher’s recommendation at beginning of program and mid-year
evaluation by faculty member
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
1. RECITAL PERFORMANCES
(minimum 4, one in each of the following categories must be included):
 One of the Gino James DiMario Student Recitals at CCM*
o Nov. 7
o Dec. 19
o Jan. 30
o Feb. 13
(*All dates subject to change.)
 An additional invited performance in the community. Upon acceptance to the program, student and
teacher will receive a list of upcoming community performance opportunities from which to choose.
These may include yet-to-be booked engagements at nursing homes and other area locations. Dates
already available:
o Nov. 18: Children’s Hospital (no piano students)
o Jan. 22: Moveable Feast at CCM
o Feb. 27 or 28: ArtsWave Sampler weekend recital – place TBA
o March 12/13 (tentative): LINKS drive at Joseph-Beth Bookstore (no piano)
 “House Concert” with Sharron and Michael DiMario at Twin Towers Retirement Community (Spring, 2016)
 Achievement Festival May 14, 2016
2. CONCERT ATTENDANCE AND WRITTEN REVIEW.
The concert review should be one page, double spaced. The concert must be presented in a public space and offer
printed programs that the student can include with the review. This concert must not be one in which the student
is performing. Young students may discuss the concert with an adult, who may write the child’s responses.
In addition, program participants will choose one concert to attend and write about. Students may choose from a
wide variety of venues, including professional ones such as the Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Chamber
Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, shows at the Aronoff, Vocal Arts Ensemble; community and regional groups such as
the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Community Orchestra, Music in a Great Space, Covington
Cathedral, musical theatre groups; CCM Mainstage shows, ensemble performances, student recitals; CCM
Preparatory concerts and recitals and programs at their school.
In addition to the above, all program participants should attend the Gino James DiMario Recital on November
1, 2015.
3. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Proposal deadline: by December 2015, if not completed earlier
The community service project should be age-appropriate. Teacher, guardian, and student should discuss options,
and consult with CCM Preparatory if needed. Submit a project proposal for review and approval prior to
embarking on it. Students may team up to present recitals in nursing homes, at Ronald MacDonald House, at
houses of worship; fundraising for charitable organizations; soliciting used instruments for the LINKS program,
and other approved community venues. Students may also assist area professionals in specific projects, such as
interning for CCM Preparatory, or assisting a music therapist so as to learn about potential career pathways.
4. CULMINATING PERSONAL ESSAY
The essay must be written by the student and should include thoughts about the student’s musical experience
and growth during the year that he or she has followed the DiMario Scholar Program. Therefore, the essay should
not be written until the other elements of the program have been completed. Guardian may help write essay (as
needed) for Young DiMario participants based on a verbal discussion; a video recording is also acceptable.
2015-2016 GINO JAMES DIMARIO SCHOLARS PROGRAM APPLICATION
Category
_____Young DiMario (ages 6-10 on 9-1-15)
_____Middle DiMario (ages 11-14 on 9-1-15)
_____Older DiMario (ages 15-17* on 9-1-15)
Student Information (please print)
Student’s Name: _______________________________________ Age/Birthdate: _____/________________
Student’s Address:
______________________________________________________________________
Guardian Names: 1.
______________________________________________
2.
______________________________________________
Phone: Home________________________ Cell____________________________Work_____________________
Guardian Email_________________________________ Student email___________________________________
Instrument: __________________Teacher__________________________________________________________
How many years have you been studying at CCM Preparatory? ________
Describe your musical activities both at CCM and in the community for the past year and this upcoming year:
From the list below, choose in order (1-3) your preferred community performance venues:
Nov. 18: Children’s Hospital (no piano students) _____
Jan. 22: Moveable Feast at CCM _____
Feb. 27 or 28: ArtsWave Sampler weekend recital – place TBA _____
March 12/13 (tentatively): LINKS drive at Joseph-Beth Bookstore (no piano) _____
I have read the guidelines and understand the responsibilities associated with this scholarship program.
Student Signature_______________________________________________
Date __________________
Teacher Signature_______________________________________________
Date __________________
Guardian Signature _______________________________________________
Date __________________
Email to Peggy Grant, Music Registrar, peggy.grant@uc.edu, by October 30, 2015
Acceptance to program date: ___________________
Portfolio received: _____________________