Scholarships for private music study supported by the Marie Endres Endowment Fund of the Madison Community Foundation.

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Introduction:

Marie Endres was a beloved performer, conductor and teacher in the Madison area who touched thousands of lives through music during her active career spanning more than 60 years. Former students of Marie Endres and of other musicians in her family, continue a tradition of excellence and dedication to music as they continue to perform, teach and support music in communities throughout the country.

Prior to her death in September 1999, Marie Endres established an endowment with the Madison Community Foundation to support private music study on stringed instruments for middle school students who show dedication and promise in music but need financial support to supplement their school music involvement with private study.

At the request of the donor, a majority of the support is intended for Dane County residents which is where Marie Endres lived and worked for many years. Students in other parts of Wisconsin are also eligible.

Purposes:

  • To encourage stringed instrument music study by dedicated middle school students.
  • To support continuous progress on a stringed instrument through private study.
  • To provide financial assistance to dedicated middle school musicians who otherwise
    may not be able to afford private music study.

 

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Marie Endres Scholarship recipients:
Keaira Thao, Olivia Reyes and Yesenia Garcia
2013-2014 Marie Endres Scholarship Fund Guidelines
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Eligibility
Students who will be in grades 5-8 during the 2013-2014 school year who play violin, viola, cello or string bass are eligible to apply. The student must also be enrolled in a school string class, orchestra or other music class if the school has no string program.

Private Music Teacher
The private music teacher is selected by the scholarship recipient in consultation with the school music teacher and parent(s). It may be a private teacher with whom the student is currently studying.

Application Deadline
Scholarship applications should be sent to Wisconsin Foundation for School Music, 1005 Quinn Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597. The scholarship application must be received by or postmarked by MAY 31, 2013 in order to be considered. Late applications will not be considered. Scholarship awards will be announced by June 30, 2013, with lessons beginning in September 2013.

Attendance Policy
To maintain eligibility and scholarship payments, students must attend all scheduled lessons unless cancelled or rescheduled 24 hours in advance. Funds will not be provided for missed lessons when no proper notice and reasons are given.

Funding
Full or partial scholarships are available for up to $500 per school year beginning in September of 2013. Funds are paid directly to the private music teacher on a semester basis. A student may reapply for additional funding for subsequent years.

Selection Criteria
Selection of scholarship recipients is primarily based on dedication to music study and financial need. Applications are reviewed by an advisory committee made up of school and community string music advocates.

For more information on the Marie Endres Scholarship, contact the Foundation office at: 1-800-589-9762.